Neo Monastiri, Phthiotis Explained

Neo Monastiri
Name Local:Νέο Μοναστήρι
Type:community
Coordinates:39.24°N 22.275°W
Periph:Central Greece
Periphunit:Phthiotis
Municipality:Domokos
Municunit:Thessaliotida
Population As Of:2021
Population:904

Neo Monastiri (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Νέο Μοναστήρι, before 1927: Τσιόμπα - Tsiomba) is a village and a community of the municipality of Domokos in Phthiotis, Greece.[1] Its residents are mostly refugees from Eastern Rumelia. According to the 2021 census there are 904 residents in Neo Monastiri. It was the seat of the former municipality Thessaliotida.[2]

Culture

Many events are made to preserve cultural tradition. The main event is at the New Year, where inhabitants engage in a traditional North Thracian dance.

References

  1. Web site: ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities. el. Government Gazette.
  2. https://www.eetaa.gr/eetaa/metaboles/oikmet_details.php?id=14975 Νέον Μοναστήριον (Φθιώτιδος)