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Chorto

Coordinates: 39°12′N 23°13′E / 39.200°N 23.217°E / 39.200; 23.217
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Chorto
Χόρτο
Settlement
Chorto sunset captured from mountain pathway
Chorto sunset captured from mountain pathway
Chorto is located in Greece
Chorto
Chorto
Coordinates: 39°12′N 23°13′E / 39.200°N 23.217°E / 39.200; 23.217
CountryGreece
Administrative regionThessaly
Regional unitMagnesia
MunicipalitySouth Pelion
Municipal unitArgalasti
CommunityArgalasti
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
85
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationΒΟ

Chorto (Greek: Χόρτο) is a seaside village is the municipal unit of Argalasti in Magnesia, Greece. Chorto is located by the Pagasetic Gulf, 4 km south of Argalasti.[2]

The ancient city of Spalathra was situated near Chorto, most likely on the Chortokastron hill.[3] There are archaeological remains of early Christian churches in the village, and of a Byzantine-era church and fortress on Chortokastron.[3]

Located in the centre of Chorto is the museum Aggelini, which has a great range of old books, traditional objects of everyday use and many valuable relics.[4] There are many hiking trails known as Kalderimi in the South Pelion area, which is a network of stone paths dating back a few hundred years.[5] Chorto is also known for its two theatres, indoor and outdoor, which hosts musicians from all over the world.[6]

Population

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Year Population
1991 130
2001 133
2011 147
2021 85

See also

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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.
  2. ^ "Home". www.friendsofthekalderimi.org. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  3. ^ a b Koder, Johannes; Hild, Friedrich (1976). Tabula Imperii Byzantini, Band 1: Hellas und Thessalia (in German). Vienna: Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften. p. 140. ISBN 978-3-7001-0182-6.
  4. ^ "Horto :: Pelion pilio pelion pilion villages in Pelion Greece holidays in Pelion Greece pelio greek travel greek hotels holidays greek hotel accommodation volos :: pelionweb.gr". www.pelionweb.gr. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  5. ^ "Home". www.friendsofthekalderimi.org. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  6. ^ "Horto Festival". horto.net. Retrieved 2020-07-04.