Location
Xirolivado is a settlement of Koumaria, Imathia, built at an altitude of 1,220 metres on a plateau of Mount Vermio.
Geographic & Historical Facts
Xirolivado is located 21 km southwest of Veria and 92 km from Thessaloniki, built at an elevation of 1,220 metres.
It is one of the highest-altitude settlements in Greece, on a plateau of Mount Vermio.
The village's history dates back to Byzantine times. During the Ottoman period it was a chiflik and was completely destroyed.
It was rebuilt in the 1880s-1890s by residents of neighbouring villages.
Next to the settlement, mainly during summer months, a small lake forms, which locals call Bara.
Administrative & Population Data
Officially documented as a separate settlement since 1918.
Administratively belongs to the Koumaria community of the Municipality of Veria.
According to the 2011 census, the permanent population is 96 residents.
Next to the settlement, mainly during summer months, a small lake forms, which locals call Bara. A unique phenomenon that adds special beauty to the landscape.