Lavara

Lavara Λάβαρα
Lavara
Coordinates: 41°16′N 26°23′E / 41.267°N 26.383°E / 41.267; 26.383Coordinates: 41°16′N 26°23′E / 41.267°N 26.383°E / 41.267; 26.383
Country	Greece
Administrative region	East Macedonia and Thrace
Regional unit	Evros
Municipality	Soufli
Municipal unit	Orfeas
Population (2011)
• Rural	1,093
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)

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.

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