Lárisa Population 2026

Lárisa has a population of 146,926, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Thessaly. Roughly 1.5% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 4.5× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lárisa (capital Athens shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

146,926

Rank in Greece

Coordinates

39.63°N, 22.42°E

~76 m elevation · Europe/Athens

Distance to capital (Athens)

215 km

134 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Thessaly

City	Population	Rank in Greece
Volos	86,048	#12
Tríkala	61,653	#26
Kardítsa	32,789	#56
Néa Ionía	31,884	#59

Cities near Lárisa

Néa Ionía31,884 people · ~52 km away
Kardítsa32,789 people · ~52 km away
Volos86,048 people · ~54 km away
Tríkala61,653 people · ~57 km away
Kateríni53,293 people · ~72 km away
Lamía52,006 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lárisa?

Lárisa has a population of 146,926 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Greece.

What region is Lárisa in?

Lárisa is located in Thessaly, Greece.

Is Lárisa the capital of Greece?

No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 215 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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