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Chalástra

Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe

About Chalástra

Chalástra is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Kýmina, 19km from Rotunda of Galerius.

Chalástra is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 9,066, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chalástra sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chalástra to your route.

About Chalástra

Chalastra (Greek: Χαλάστρα) is a town and former municipality in the Thessaloniki regional unit, Greece. Before 1926, it was known as Κουλουκιά - Kouloukia (Bulgarian: Кулакия - Kulakiya). It was renamed to Chalastra in 1926, to Πύργος - Pyrgos in 1955 and back to Chalastra in 1980. Since the local government reform

Read more of 2011 it has been part of the municipality Delta, of which it is a municipal unit. The town is located 20 km west from the city of Thessaloniki, on the north side of Greek National Road 1, near the Axios river and the Thermaic Gulf. The municipal unit of Chalastra consists of the two communities of Chalastra itself and Anatoliko. The population was 9,066 inhabitants according to the 2021 census, most of them working in agriculture and small industry. The municipal unit Chalastra has an area of 121.415 km2, and the community Chalastra has an area of 98.449 km2.

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Where is Chalástra located?

Chalástra is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.6264 latitude, 22.7329 longitude.

What is the population of Chalástra?

Chalástra has a population of approximately 9,066 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
9,066
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Central Macedonia
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
40.6264, 22.7329

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Chalástra

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

White Tower of Thessaloniki

The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.

18 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Rotunda of Galerius

A massive 4th-century Roman cylindrical structure in Thessaloniki, originally a mausoleum, later a church and mosque, with rare surviving mosaics.

19 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Royal Tombs of Vergina

The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chalástra.

Kýmina

🇬🇷 Greece

4 km awayPop. 3,210

Anatolikó

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Néa Málgara

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5 km awayPop. 2,218

Síndos

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8 km awayPop. 9,289

Ágios Athanásios

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 13,026

Kalochóri

🇬🇷 Greece

11 km awayPop. 4,626

Néa Magnisía

🇬🇷 Greece

12 km awayPop. 4,088

Ádendro

🇬🇷 Greece

12 km awayPop. 1,889

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