Lavara

Flag of rebels of Lavara during the Greek War of Independence

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.

Subdivisions of the municipality of Soufli

Municipal unit of Orfeas	Amorio Kyriaki Lavara Mandra Mavrokklisi Mikro Dereio Protokklisi

Municipal unit of Soufli	Dadia Kornofolea Lagyna Lykofos Soufli

Municipal unit of Tychero	Fylakto Lefkimmi Lyra Provatonas Tychero

Coordinates: 41°16′N 26°23′E / 41.267°N 26.383°E / 41.267; 26.383

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