Lavara

Lavara (Greek: Λάβαρα) is a town located in the eastern part of Evros regional unit. In 1821, Lavara participated in the Greek War of Independence and rose up against the Ottoman Empire. It was the seat of the municipality of Orfeas (Greek: Ορφέας). It is located 2 km from Turkey and the western bank of the river Evros.

Flag of rebels of Lavara during the Greek War of Independence

Lavara Λάβαρα
Community
Lavara
Coordinates: 41°16′N 26°23′E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	East Macedonia and Thrace
Regional unit	Evros
Municipality	Soufli
Municipal unit	Orfeas
Population  (2021)[1]
• Community	747
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

Historical population

Year	Population
1981	2,117
1991	2,173
2001	1,580
2011	1,093
2021	747