Filothei

Filothei
Φιλοθέη
Spring 2009 in G Ventiri street.
Filothei
Location within Athens
Coordinates: 38°1′N 23°47′E / 38.017°N 23.783°E / 38.017; 23.783Coordinates: 38°1′N 23°47′E / 38.017°N 23.783°E / 38.017; 23.783
Country Greece
Administrative region Attica
Regional unit North Athens
Municipality Filothei-Psychiko
  Municipal unit 2.301 km2 (0.888 sq mi)
Elevation 160 m (520 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
  Municipal unit 7,302
  Municipal unit density 3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code 152 xx
Area code(s) 210
Vehicle registration Z
Website philothei.ichscommunication.gr

Filothei (Greek: Φιλοθέη) is a green, affluent northeastern suburb of Athens, Greece, consisting mainly of hillside villas, relatively close to the Olympic Stadium. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Filothei-Psychiko, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 2.301 km2.[3]

Overview

One of the traditionally rich northern suburbs of Athens, Filothei has been historically home to important people such as politicians and businessmen; it is also home to many of Athens' foreign residents, especially those employed in diplomatic capacities.

Historical population

YearPopulation
19816,749
19918,396
20017,310
20117,302

References

  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (in Greek)
  3. "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-21.
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