Eleftheres, Larissa

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Eleftheres
Ελευθερές Λάρισας
Eleutheres idragogio.JPG
Eleftheres is located in Greece
Eleftheres
Eleftheres
Coordinates: 39°34′N 22°20′E / 39.567°N 22.333°E / 39.567; 22.333Coordinates: 39°34′N 22°20′E / 39.567°N 22.333°E / 39.567; 22.333
CountryGreece
Administrative regionThessaly
Regional unitLarissa
MunicipalityLarissa
Elevation
95 m (312 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Rural
520
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
41500
Area code(s)2410

Eleftheres (Greek: Ελευθερές) is a Greek village in Larissa. It is located at a distance of 11 km from the city of Larissa, bordering villages Koilada, and Mesorachi. It is built at an altitude of 95 meters[2]

Name[]

The village is also called Eleftherai (in Katharevousa).

History[]

Remains of the Neolithic and Classical period were found in the hilly area southwest of the village.[3]

People[]

The main occupation of the villagers is agriculture and livestock. In recent years Eleftheres has seen major residential development. Over the past 10 years its population increased from 421 people (2001 census) to 520 (2011 census).[4]

Religious fairs[]

At the religious fair in memory of Saint Charalampos (10/2) people have the opportunity to taste traditional boiled rice, snacks and local wine. There are also two other religious fairs in memory of Cosmas of Aetolia (24/8) and St. Bessarion.[5]

Photographic material[]

  • Saint Charalampos chapel in Eleftheres

  • Viem from Rizo Hill

  • The Church of Cosmas of Aetolia

  • Eleftheres during December 2010)

  • View of village square

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ^ "Τ.Ε.Δ.Κ. Νομού Λάρισας". Archived from the original on 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  3. ^ "Τ.Ε.Δ.Κ. Νομού Λάρισας". Archived from the original on 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  4. ^ [1][permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Τ.Ε.Δ.Κ. Νομού Λάρισας". Archived from the original on 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2014-02-08.


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