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Lavara

Coordinates:41°16′N26°23′E/ 41.267°N 26.383°E/41.267; 26.383
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Flag of rebels of Lavara during theGreek War of Independence
Lavara
Λάβαρα
Lavara is located in Greece
Lavara
Lavara
Coordinates:41°16′N26°23′E/ 41.267°N 26.383°E/41.267; 26.383
CountryGreece
Administrative regionEast Macedonia and Thrace
Regional unitEvros
MunicipalitySoufli
Municipal unitOrfeas
Population
(2021)[1]
• Community747
Time zoneUTC+2(EET)
• Summer (DST)UTC+3(EEST)

Lavara(Greek:Λάβαρα) is a town located in the eastern part ofEvrosregional unit. In 1821, Lavara participated in theGreek War of Independenceand rose up against theOttoman Empire.It was the seat of the municipality ofOrfeas(Greek:Ορφέας). It is located 2 km fromTurkeyand the western bank of the riverEvros.

Historical population

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Year Population
1981 2,117
1991 2,173
2001 1,580
2011 1,093
2021 747

References

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  1. ^"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.