Vlachava

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Vlachava (Greek: Βλαχάβα) is a village in Meteora municipality, Thessaly, Greece. It is located on a hill overlooking Kalambaka and the Meteora monastery complex.[2]

CountryGreece
Elevation
910 m (2,990 ft)
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Vlachava
Βλαχάβα
View of Vlachava (middle left) from the statue of Thymios Vlachavas on St. Dimitrios Rock
View of Vlachava (middle left) from the statue of Thymios Vlachavas on St. Dimitrios Rock
Vlachava is located in Greece
Vlachava
Vlachava
Coordinates: 39.7718957846°N 21.6579563819°E / 39.7718957846; 21.6579563819
CountryGreece
Administrative regionThessaly
Regional unitTrikala
MunicipalityMeteora
Municipal unitKalampaka
Elevation
910 m (2,990 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Community
169
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
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Geography

The town is situated at 910 meters above sea level.[3] A paved road connects it with Skepari (Σκεπάρι) in the northwest and the monasteries of Meteora to the south.

Demographics

The number of residents varies by season. There are generally a few hundred residents. During the summer, the population doubles.[4]

Economy

The primary economic activities are agriculture and tourism.[4]

Attractions

  • A chapel dedicated to the Panagia (Virgin Mary) is located about 6 km north of the village center.[5]

Notable people

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