Livadeia

Livadeia ( ; ) is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the Boeotia regional unit. Livadeia lies north-west of Athens, west of Chalkida, south-east of Lamia, east-south-east of Amfissa, and east-north-east of Nafpaktos. The town lies some west of Greek National Road 3, to which it is linked by National Road 48.

Key facts

Greek Dimos.name: Livadeia
Greek Dimos.name_local: Λιβαδειά
Greek Dimos.type: municipality
Greek Dimos.image_map: 2011 Dimos Levadeon.png
Greek Dimos.periph: Central Greece
Greek Dimos.periphunit: Boeotia
Greek Dimos.pop_municipality: 29379
Greek Dimos.area_municipality: 694.016
Greek Dimos.pop_municunit: 22547
Greek Dimos.area_municunit: 166.691
Greek Dimos.pop_community: 22113
Greek Dimos.area_community: 139.614
Greek Dimos.population_as_of: 2021
Greek Dimos.elevation: 200
Greek Dimos.postal_code: 321 00
Greek Dimos.area_code: 22610
Greek Dimos.licence: ΒΙ
Greek Dimos.website: www.livadia.gr

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Encyclopedic overview

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Geography
Municipality
Historical population
History
Antiquities
Transport
Sports
Notable people
Sister cities
Gallery
See also
References
Sources
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The area around Livadeia is mountainous, with farming activities mainly confined to the valleys. The area has traditionally been associated with the production and processing of cotton and tobacco, as well as the cultivation of cereal crops and the raising of livestock. The city also known for having participated in the Trojan War in allegiance with Mycenae.

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