Sipiada Explained

Sipiada
Name Local:Σηπιάδα
Type:municipal unit
Periph:Thessaly
Periphunit:Magnesia
Population:1687
Population As Of:2021
Area:122.4
Coordinates:39.1667°N 38°W
Licence:ΒΟ

Sipiada (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Σηπιάδα) is a former municipality in Magnesia, Thessaly, Greece, named after the ancient city of "Sepias" or "Sipiada". Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality South Pelion, of which it is a municipal unit.[1] The municipal unit has an area of 122.404 km2.[2] Population 1,687 (2021). The seat of the municipality was in Lafkos.

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.