Lamia (city)
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Lamia (Greek: Λαμία, Lamía, pronounced [laˈmi.a]) is a city in central Greece. The city dates back to antiquity, and is today the capital of the regional unit of Phthiotis and of the Central Greece region (comprising five regional units). According to the 2021 census, the Municipality of Lamia has a population of 66,657 while Lamia itself has 47,529 inhabitants. The city is located on the slopes of Mount Othrys, near the river Spercheios. It serves as the agricultural center of a fertile rural and livestock area.
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Lamia
Λαμία | |
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Coordinates: 38°54′N 22°26′E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Central Greece |
Regional unit | Phthiotis |
Government | |
• Mayor | Papaioannou Panourgias |
Area | |
• Municipality | 947.0 km2 (365.6 sq mi) |
• Municipal unit | 413.5 km2 (159.7 sq mi) |
Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
Highest elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Municipality | 66,657 |
• Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
• Municipal unit | 58,289 |
• Municipal unit density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
• Community | 47,529 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 351 00 |
Area code(s) | 22310 |
Vehicle registration | ΜΙ |
Website | https://www.lamia.gr/ |
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