Dolichi Explained

Dolichi
Name Local:Δολίχη
Type:community
Periph:Thessaly
Periphunit:Larissa
Municipality:Elassona
Population:334
Population As Of:2021
Area:17.373
Elevation:590
Coordinates:40.0625°N 32.2°W
Postal Code:402 00
Area Code:+30-2493
Licence:ΡΙ

Dolichi (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Δολίχη) is a village and a community of the Elassona municipality.[1] Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Livadi, of which it was a municipal district.[1] The 2021 census recorded 334 inhabitants in the village. The community of Dolichi covers an area of 17.373 km2.[2] Within the village's area is the site of the ancient city of Doliche.The settlement was formerly known as (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Δούχλιστα), and renamed to (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Δολίχη) in 1928.[3]

Dolichi is situated on the west foot of Mount Olympus, 21 km from Elassona to Katerini, at an attitude of 5,90 m. Its inhabitants are mainly occupied with farming and agriculture (tobacco, grain, sugar beets, corn, clover etc.)

Attractions in the modern village include:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities. el. Government Gazette.
  2. Web site: Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation) . National Statistical Service of Greece . el . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150921212047/http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00098%20.pdf . 2015-09-21 .
  3. Web site: Πανδέκτης: Douchlista -- Dolichi . 2023-03-26 . pandektis.ekt.gr.