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Lagkadás

Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe

About Lagkadás

Lagkadás is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kavallári, 16km from Rotunda of Galerius.

Lagkadás is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 37,022, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lagkadás 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 Lagkadás to your route.

About Lagkadás

Lagkadas (Greek: Λαγκαδάς, Lagkadás) is a town and municipality in the northeast part of Thessaloniki regional unit, Greece. There are 37,022 residents in the municipality and 8,447 of them live in the community of Lagkadas (2021). Lagkadas is located northeast of Thessaloniki, at a distance of about 20 km from its

Read more center and at an altitude of about 130m, in the center of the valley of Mygdonia, through which Alexander the Great passed at his campaigns and also the Apostle Paul towards Thessaloniki and Athens. The climate is continental. Nearby is Lake Koroneia (or Lake Lagkada). The inhabitants of Lagkadas participated in the revolution of 1821, with the most famous fighter being Stavros Tzanis, who took part in many battles in southern Greece. The consequence was the destruction of the town in retaliation. During the Macedonian Struggle, the people of Lagkadas offered a lot, with the main Macedonian warrior, the chief Christos Dremlis.

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Where is Lagkadás located?

Lagkadás is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7500 latitude, 23.0667 longitude.

What is the population of Lagkadás?

Lagkadás has a population of approximately 37,022 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
37,022
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Central Macedonia
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
40.7500, 23.0667

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 Lagkadás

2 notable places within an hour's 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.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

White Tower of Thessaloniki

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

17 km · about 20 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

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