Lavara
Λάβαρα | |
|---|---|
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  Lavara | |
| Coordinates: 41°16′N 26°23′E / 41.267°N 26.383°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Regional unit | Evros |
| Municipality | Soufli |
| Municipal unit | Orfeas |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Community | 747 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Lavara (Greek: 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: Ορφέας). It is located 2 km from Turkey and the western bank of the river Evros.
Historical population[edit]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,117 |
| 1991 | 2,173 |
| 2001 | 1,580 |
| 2011 | 1,093 |
| 2021 | 747 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.