Oichalia , before 1981: Νεοχώρι - NeochoriName changes of settlements in Greece) is a town and a former municipality in the Trikala regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Farkadona, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 85.628 km2. Oichalia is located 8 km west of Farkadona centre, and 20 km east of the city of Trikala. It is situated on the edge of the Thessalian Plain near the ancient city of Oechalia. The Greek National Road 6 (Larissa - Trikala - Ioannina - Igoumenitsa) passes south of Oichalia.
Subdivisions The municipal unit Oichalia is subdivided into the following communities: Georganades Klokotos Krini Oichalia Petroto
Population Year Community population Municipal unit population 1981 3,221 - 1991 3,271 6,567 2001 2,936 5,783 2011 2,357 4,781 2021 2,115 4,178
See also List of settlements in the Trikala regional unit
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