Lavara Explained

Lavara
Name Local:Λάβαρα
Type:community
Periph:East Macedonia and Thrace
Periphunit:Evros
Municipality:Soufli
Population:747
Population As Of:2021
Coordinates:41.2667°N 49°W

Lavara (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Λάβαρα) is a town located in the eastern part of Evros regional unit. In 1821, Lavara participated in the Greek War of Independence and rose up against the Ottoman Empire. It was the seat of the municipality of Orfeas (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Ορφέας). It is located 2 km from Turkey and the western bank of the river Evros.

Historical population

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Year Population
1981 2,117
1991 2,173
2001 1,580
2011 1,093
2021 747