Iolcos (also known as Iolkos or Iolcus, Greek: Ιώλκος) was an ancient city in Thessaly, central-eastern Greece (near the modern city of Volos).

Aeson was the rightful king of Iolcos, but his brother Pelias usurped the throne. It was Pelias who sent Aeson's son Jason and his Argonauts to look for the Golden Fleece.

Anakassia has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasium, banks, a post office and a square (plateia). Iolkos has a school and a small square (plateia)

Historical population

Geographic position

See also

• Communities of Magnesia