Coordinates: 41°16′N 26°23′E / 41.267°N 26.383°E / 41.267; 26.383

Lavara

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Flag of rebels of Lavara during the Greek War of Independence
Lavara
Λάβαρα
File:Lavara Saltikkoj1.jpg
Coordinates: 41°16′N 26°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]
 • Community
747
Time zoneUTC+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

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

References

  1. "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Ελληνικά). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.