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 (Greek)
  3.  Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Larymna". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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