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Metsovo (; ) is a town in Epirus, in the mountains of Pindus in northern Greece, between Ioannina to the west and Meteora to the east.

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Place details

Locality
Δημοτική Ενότητα Μετσόβου
Region
Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου
Country
Ελλάς
Population
2,503
Timezone
Europe/Athens

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Key facts

Greek Dimos.name
Metsovo
Greek Dimos.type
municipality
Greek Dimos.image_skyline
Metsovo overview bgiu.jpg
Greek Dimos.caption_skyline
Panorama of Metsovo.
Greek Dimos.image_map
2011 Dimos Metsovou.png
Greek Dimos.periph
Epirus
Greek Dimos.periphunit
Ioannina
Greek Dimos.mayor
Maria-Christina Averof
Greek Dimos.since
2023
Greek Dimos.pop_municipality
5432
Greek Dimos.area_municipality
363.7
Greek Dimos.pop_municunit
3254
Greek Dimos.area_municunit
177.7
Greek Dimos.pop_community
2337
Greek Dimos.area_community
101.9
Greek Dimos.population_as_of
2021
Greek Dimos.elevation
1160
Greek Dimos.postal_code
442 00

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Μέτσοβο
Population
2503
Elevation
1160
Image
Metsovo overview bgiu.jpg
Height
1162
Dialing code
2656
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Commons category
Metsovo
Commons gallery
Μέτσοβο
postal code
442 00
native label
Μέτσοβο
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Article

38 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • Ottoman census records
  • Various names
  • Modern form
  • History
  • Social stratification
  • Árhontzi
  • Vínitsi
  • Álgi
  • Distinctions between vinitsi and algi
  • Ottoman tax district
  • The privileges of Metsovo
  • The case of Metsovo
  • Management of state property
  • Reduced taxes
  • The phenomenon of beneficence
  • The Exarchate of Metsovo
  • The scholars and clergy of Metsovo
  • The merchants of Metsovo
  • Socioeconomic growth of Metsovo
  • Testimonies – sources
  • 19th century
  • Cities of activity
  • Alexandria
  • Province
  • Municipality
  • Demographics
  • Climate
  • Transportation
  • Culture/attractions
  • Cuisine
  • Other
  • Notable people
  • Gallery
  • See also
  • References
  • Sources
  • External links

Metsovo (; ) is a town in Epirus, in the mountains of Pindus in northern Greece, between Ioannina to the west and Meteora to the east.

The largest centre of Aromanian (Vlach) life in Greece, Metsovo is a large regional hub for several small villages and settlements in the Pindus region, and it features many shops, schools, offices, services, museums, and galleries. The economy of Metsovo is dominated by agriculture and tourism, the latter flourishing in winter.

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