Phthiotis

Phthiotis Περιφερειακή ενότητα Φθιώτιδας
Regional unit
Municipalities of Phthiotis
Phthiotis Phthiotis within Greece
Coordinates: 38°54′N 22°32′E / 38.900°N 22.533°E / 38.900; 22.533
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Central Greece
Seat	Lamia
Area
• Total	4,440 km2 (1,710 sq mi)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	137,793
• Density	31/km2 (80/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	35x xx
Area code(s)	223x0
Vehicle registration	ΜΙ

Phthiotis (Greek: Φθιώτιδα, Fthiótida, [ˈfθjɔtiða]; ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Φθιῶτις) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Central Greece. The capital is the city of Lamia. It is bordered by the Malian Gulf to the east, Boeotia in the south, Phocis in the south, Aetolia-Acarnania in the southwest, Evrytania in the west, Karditsa regional unit in the north, Larissa regional unit in the north, and Magnesia in the northeast. The name dates back to ancient times. It is best known as the home of Achilles.