Giannitsou (Greek: Γιαννιτσού) is a semi-mountainous village, altitude of ~300m above the sea level, in western Phthiotis/Central Greece, with about 400 inhabitants. It is located north of Makrakomi and 36 km northwest of Lamia. After the recent reorganization of administrative divisions (Kallikratis Plan) it is part of the municipality of Makrakomi. In walking distance from the village there is a pre-Ottoman-era settlement which is yet unexplored, called Lavanitsa.[2]
Giannitsou
Γιαννιτσού | |
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  Giannitsou | |
| Coordinates: 38°59′42″N 22°06′41″E / 38.9949°N 22.1114°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Greece |
| Regional unit | Phthiotis |
| Municipality | Makrakomi |
| Municipal unit | Makrakomi |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 413 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
The local economy is based on agriculture, i.e. olives, wheat, grapes, wine, and livestock. Lately, after the renovation of Platystomo[3] hot-springs, which are only 4 km away, the area got a touristic perspective.
Although the village is not fully developed, the central square is framed by two traditional cafes and a grocery shop. In addition, in the village an active cultural institution [4] is based which organises several happenings around the year.
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.
- ^ http://www.lavanitsa.gr/
- ^ "Λουτρά Πλατυστόμου". Archived from the original on 2013-04-03. Retrieved 2013-12-11.
- ^ http://politistikossylogosngiannitsous.blogspot.gr/ [user-generated source]
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