Phthiotis

Phthiotis
Περιφερειακή ενότητα
Φθιώτιδας
Municipalities of Phthiotis
Municipalities of Phthiotis
Phthiotis is located in Greece
Phthiotis
Phthiotis
Phthiotis within Greece
Coordinates: 38°54′N 22°32′E / 38.900°N 22.533°E / 38.900; 22.533
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Greece
SeatLamia
Area
 • Total
4,440 km2 (1,710 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
137,793
 • Density31/km2 (80/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
35x xx
Area code(s)223x0
Vehicle registrationΜΙ

Phthiotis (Greek: Φθιώτιδα, Fthiótida [ˈfθjɔtiða]; ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Φθιῶτις) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Central Greece. The capital is the city of Lamia. It is bordered by the Malian Gulf to the east, Boeotia in the south, Phocis in the south, Aetolia-Acarnania in the southwest, Evrytania in the west, Karditsa regional unit in the north, Larissa regional unit in the north, and Magnesia in the northeast. The name dates back to ancient times. It is best known as the home of Achilles.

  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.