Magnesia (regional unit)
Magnesia (Greek: Μαγνησία, Magnisía, IPA: [maɣniˈsia], Ancient Greek: Magnēsía, deriving from the tribe name Magnetes) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Thessaly. Its capital is the city of Volos. About 70% of the population of Magnesia live in the Greater Volos area, which is the second-largest city in Thessaly and the third busiest commercial port in Greece.
Magnesia
Περιφερειακή ενότητα Μαγνησίας | |
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Municipalities of Magnesia and the Sporades | |
Magnesia within Greece | |
| Coordinates: 39°25′N 22°50′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Thessaly |
| Capital | Volos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,367 km2 (914 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 190,010 |
| • Density | 80/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Magnesian |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal codes | 37x xx, 38x xx |
| Area codes | 242x0 |
| ISO 3166 code | GR-43 |
| Car plates | ΒΟx, BBx |
| Website | www |
According to the most recent census (2011), the population stands at 190,010. The regional unit hosts 2,000,000 tourists annually. Magnesia is represented in the Greek Parliament by six seats. Its main agricultural products are wheat, cotton, tomatoes, grapes, olives, apples and honey.
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