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Larissa (regional unit)

January 13, 2023

Larissa (Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Λάρισας) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Thessaly. Its capital is the city of Larissa. Total population 269,151 (2021).

Larissa
Περιφερειακή ενότητα
Λάρισας
Regional unit
Municipalities of Larissa
Larissa within Greece
Coordinates: 39°40′N 22°30′E / 39.667°N 22.500°E / 39.667; 22.500Coordinates: 39°40′N 22°30′E / 39.667°N 22.500°E / 39.667; 22.500
CountryGreece
RegionThessaly
CapitalLarissa
Area
 • Total5,381 km2 (2,078 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total269,151
 • Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal codes
40x xx, 41x xx
Area codes241, 2491, 2492, 2493, 2494, 2495
ISO 3166 codeGR-42
Car platesΡΙ (Rho Iota)

Geography

Larissa is the second largest regional unit in Greece, exceeded only by Aetolia-Acarnania. It covers about one-third of Thessaly. It borders the regional units of Kozani to the northwest, Pieria to the northeast, the Aegean Sea to the east, Magnesia to the southeast, Phthiotis to the south, Karditsa to the southwest and Trikala to the west.

The tallest mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus (2,917 m) is situated in the northeastern part of the regional unit. Mount Ossa is situated in the east, at the Aegean coast. The lower stretch of the river Pineios flows through the Vale of Tempe, between Olympus and Ossa.

The northern part is covered with forests, but most of the regional unit is fertile land, the Thessalian Plain.

Climate

Larissa has a mainly Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Winter is harsher in the mountains areas, notably the north and Mount Olympus. Larissa is often the warmest area in Greece in summer and the coldest in winter. The highest temperature ever recorded was 45.4 °C (2000) and the coldest was -21.6 °C (1968). The city experiences very often temperatures over 40 °C.

Administration

The regional unit Larissa is subdivided into 7 municipalities. These are (number as in the map in the infobox):[1]

Prefecture

Larissa was created as a prefecture (Greek: Νομός Λάρισας) in 1882. As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform, the regional unit Larissa was created out of the former prefecture Larissa. The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit. At the same time, the municipalities were reorganised, according to the table below.[1]

Historical Provinces

Note: Provinces no longer hold any legal status in Greece, they were abolished in 2006.

History

The area of Larissa was home to the Pelasgians until they merged into the broader Greek culture. The area was invaded and was ruled by the Kingdom of Macedonia a few centuries later, and was conquered by the Roman Republic after the Third Macedonian War. The Roman imperial period was followed by Byzantine rule, which was in turn succeeded by the Ottoman Empire. Parts of Thessaly revolted during the Greek War of Independence, but Thessaly remained under Ottoman Turkish rule. It was awarded to Greece in the Congress of Berlin in 1878, and finally incorporated into the Hellenic Kingdom in 1881, albeit parts of the modern Larissa prefecture, including Tyrnavos, Elassona and Sarantaporo, remained Ottoman. During the Greco-Turkish War of 1897, the area was successfully invaded by the Ottomans, but in the end Greece conceded only minor territorial losses. The northern portions of the prefecture, the Tempe Valley and Mount Olympus, were taken by Greece during the First Balkan War in 1912-1913.

The economy increased since the annexation in 1881 and later after 1913 for the north. After the Greco-Turkish War in Asia Minor of 1920-1922, refugees were relocated to the Prefecture. Several villages were created for them across the prefecture. During World War II, the area was a major scene of partisan activity. The occupation and the subsequent Greek Civil War however destroyed most of the local infrastructure. From the 1950s on, the road network was significantly expanded: the GR-1 was opened in 1957 and extended in the 1960s to the Tempe Valley. In 1984, the University of Thessaly opened its doors.

Economy

Its main economy since the 1970s are manufacturing, businesses, communications and services. Agriculture is the second leading industry.

Agriculture

The Thessalian Plain is famous for its crops including fruits (watermelon and melon), vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, onions, etc.), cotton, dairy, cattle and other crops.

Communications

Television

  • TRT
  • Thessaly

Newspapers

  • Agrotikoi Ekfasi - Larissa
  • I Alitheia - Farsala
  • Eleftheria - Larissa
  • I Foni - Farsala
  • Imerisios Kirykas - Larissa
  • Ta Nea tis Farsalou - Farsala

Transport

There are a number of highways E75 and the main railway from Athens to Thessaloniki crosses Thessaly. The region is directly linked to the rest of Europe through International Airport of Central Greece located in Nea Anchialos in a small distance from Larisa (26 kilometers).

Sports

Sporting clubs include:

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "ΦΕΚ A 87/2010, Kallikratis reform law text" (in Greek). Government Gazette.

January 13, 2023
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Larissa Greek Perifereiakh enothta Larisas is one of the regional units of Greece It is part of the region of Thessaly Its capital is the city of Larissa Total population 269 151 2021 Larissa Perifereiakh enothtaLarisasRegional unitMunicipalities of LarissaLarissa within GreeceCoordinates 39 40 N 22 30 E 39 667 N 22 500 E 39 667 22 500 Coordinates 39 40 N 22 30 E 39 667 N 22 500 E 39 667 22 500CountryGreeceRegionThessalyCapitalLarissaArea Total5 381 km2 2 078 sq mi Population 2021 Total269 151 Density50 km2 130 sq mi Time zoneUTC 2 Summer DST UTC 3 EEST Postal codes40x xx 41x xxArea codes241 2491 2492 2493 2494 2495ISO 3166 codeGR 42Car platesRI Rho Iota Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Climate 2 Administration 2 1 Prefecture 2 2 Historical Provinces 3 History 4 Economy 4 1 Agriculture 5 Communications 5 1 Television 5 2 Newspapers 6 Transport 7 Sports 8 See also 9 ReferencesGeography EditLarissa is the second largest regional unit in Greece exceeded only by Aetolia Acarnania It covers about one third of Thessaly It borders the regional units of Kozani to the northwest Pieria to the northeast the Aegean Sea to the east Magnesia to the southeast Phthiotis to the south Karditsa to the southwest and Trikala to the west The tallest mountain in Greece Mount Olympus 2 917 m is situated in the northeastern part of the regional unit Mount Ossa is situated in the east at the Aegean coast The lower stretch of the river Pineios flows through the Vale of Tempe between Olympus and Ossa The northern part is covered with forests but most of the regional unit is fertile land the Thessalian Plain Climate Edit Larissa has a mainly Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters Winter is harsher in the mountains areas notably the north and Mount Olympus Larissa is often the warmest area in Greece in summer and the coldest in winter The highest temperature ever recorded was 45 4 C 2000 and the coldest was 21 6 C 1968 The city experiences very often temperatures over 40 C Administration EditThe regional unit Larissa is subdivided into 7 municipalities These are number as in the map in the infobox 1 Agia 2 Elassona 3 Farsala 7 Kileler 4 Larissa Larisa 1 Tempi 5 Tyrnavos 6 Prefecture Edit Larissa was created as a prefecture Greek Nomos Larisas in 1882 As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform the regional unit Larissa was created out of the former prefecture Larissa The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit At the same time the municipalities were reorganised according to the table below 1 New municipality Old municipalities SeatAgia Agia AgiaEvrymenesLakereiaMelivoiaElassona Elassona ElassonaAntichasiaVerdikoussaKaryaLivadiOlymposPotamiaSarantaporoTsaritsaniFarsala Farsala FarsalaEnippeasNarthakiPolydamantasKileler Kileler NikaiaArmenioKrannonasNikaiaPlatykamposLarissa Larisa Larissa LarissaGiannouliKoiladaTempi Makrychori MakrychoriAmpelakiaGonnoiKato OlymposNessonasTyrnavos Tyrnavos TyrnavosAmpelonasHistorical Provinces Edit Province of Larissa Larissa Province of Tyrnavos Tyrnavos Province of Agia Agia Province of Elassona Elassona Province of Farsala Farsala Note Provinces no longer hold any legal status in Greece they were abolished in 2006 History EditThe area of Larissa was home to the Pelasgians until they merged into the broader Greek culture The area was invaded and was ruled by the Kingdom of Macedonia a few centuries later and was conquered by the Roman Republic after the Third Macedonian War The Roman imperial period was followed by Byzantine rule which was in turn succeeded by the Ottoman Empire Parts of Thessaly revolted during the Greek War of Independence but Thessaly remained under Ottoman Turkish rule It was awarded to Greece in the Congress of Berlin in 1878 and finally incorporated into the Hellenic Kingdom in 1881 albeit parts of the modern Larissa prefecture including Tyrnavos Elassona and Sarantaporo remained Ottoman During the Greco Turkish War of 1897 the area was successfully invaded by the Ottomans but in the end Greece conceded only minor territorial losses The northern portions of the prefecture the Tempe Valley and Mount Olympus were taken by Greece during the First Balkan War in 1912 1913 The economy increased since the annexation in 1881 and later after 1913 for the north After the Greco Turkish War in Asia Minor of 1920 1922 refugees were relocated to the Prefecture Several villages were created for them across the prefecture During World War II the area was a major scene of partisan activity The occupation and the subsequent Greek Civil War however destroyed most of the local infrastructure From the 1950s on the road network was significantly expanded the GR 1 was opened in 1957 and extended in the 1960s to the Tempe Valley In 1984 the University of Thessaly opened its doors Economy EditIts main economy since the 1970s are manufacturing businesses communications and services Agriculture is the second leading industry Agriculture Edit The Thessalian Plain is famous for its crops including fruits watermelon and melon vegetables tomatoes potatoes cucumbers onions etc cotton dairy cattle and other crops Communications EditTelevision Edit TRT ThessalyNewspapers Edit Agrotikoi Ekfasi Larissa I Alitheia Farsala Eleftheria Larissa I Foni Farsala Imerisios Kirykas Larissa Ta Nea tis Farsalou FarsalaTransport EditThere are a number of highways E75 and the main railway from Athens to Thessaloniki crosses Thessaly The region is directly linked to the rest of Europe through International Airport of Central Greece located in Nea Anchialos in a small distance from Larisa 26 kilometers Greek National Road 1 E75 SE Cen E partially a divided superhighway Greek National Road 3 S Cen NW Central Greece Motorway future Greek National Road 6 W Cen SE Greek National Road 13 NW Greek National Road 26 NW Greek National Road 30 S Larissa Karditsa Road S SW Grevena Elassona Road NW Larissa Melivoia Road S ESports EditSporting clubs include Athletic Union of Larissa 1964 Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F C the only football team in Greece that ever won a championship other than the teams from Athens and Thessaloniki Olympia Larissa BC AEL 1964 BCSee also EditList of settlements in the Larissa regional unitReferences Edit a b FEK A 87 2010 Kallikratis reform law text in Greek Government Gazette Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Larissa regional unit amp oldid 1099469946, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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