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]
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.