Larymna

Larymna
Λάρυμνα

Ancient wall in Larymna
Larymna
Coordinates: 38°34′N 23°17′E / 38.567°N 23.283°E / 38.567; 23.283Coordinates: 38°34′N 23°17′E / 38.567°N 23.283°E / 38.567; 23.283
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Greece
Regional unit Phthiotis
Municipality Lokroi
Municipal unit Opountia
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Community[1]
 • Population 1,278 (2011)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration ΜΙ

Larymna (Greek: Λάρυμνα) is a port town in Phthiotis, Greece. It is situated on the North Euboean Gulf. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is a part of the municipality Lokroi, of which it is a community.[2] Larymna took its name from the ancient Boeotian port town Larymna, which was situated at the same place.[3]

History

Larymna was ancient Locrian city. The city had been also existed a harbour of Thebes, where Thebes was in apogee, during 4th century B.C.. The modern years, Larymna was a small village known also with the name Kastri. The name Kastri derives from the well-kept ancient wall in the coast. Larymna developed after the foundation of mining and metallurgical industry LARCO, opposite Larymna's port.

Historical population

CensusSettlementCommunity
1991842
20011,0871,495
2011883 1,278

References

  1. ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (in Greek)
  3. ↑  Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Larymna". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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