Larymna Explained

Larymna
Name Local:Λάρυμνα
Type:community
Periph:Central Greece
Periphunit:Phthiotis
Municipality:Lokroi
Pop Community:1201
Population As Of:2021
Elevation:5
Coordinates:38.5667°N 40°W
Licence:ΜΙ
Caption Skyline:Part of the ancient wall in Larymna

Larymna (Greek, Modern (1453-);: 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.[1] Larymna took its name from the ancient Boeotian port town Larymna, which was situated at the same place.[2]

History

Larymna was renamed after the name of an ancient city, which was divided between Upper Larymna (the more ancient part) and Lower Larymna (the harbour). 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
20118831,278
20217761,201

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ΦΕΚ A 87/2010, Kallikratis reform law text. el. Government Gazette.
  2. Larymna.