Nikaia, Attica

Nikaia
Νίκαια
Nikaia
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 37°58′N 23°38′E / 37.967°N 23.633°E / 37.967; 23.633Coordinates: 37°58′N 23°38′E / 37.967°N 23.633°E / 37.967; 23.633
Country Greece
Administrative region Attica
Regional unit Piraeus
Municipality Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis
 • Municipal unit 6.649 km2 (2.567 sq mi)
Elevation 40 m (130 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit 89,380
 • Municipal unit density 13,000/km2 (35,000/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code 184 xx
Area code(s) 210
Vehicle registration Z
Website www.polisnikaia.gr

Nikaia (Greek: Νίκαια, Níkaia), known before 1940 as Kokkinia (Κοκκινιά, Kokkiniá),[2] is a suburb in the southwestern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Nikaia-Agios Ioannis Rentis, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[3]

Geography

Nikaia is located 2.5 km (1.6 mi) north of Piraeus, and 7 km (4 mi) west of central Athens. The municipal unit has an area of 6.649 km2.[4] The main streets are Gregori Lambraki Street and Petrou Ralli Street.

History

Nikaia, like many other places around Greece, owes its population eruption to Greek refugees who left the Asia Minor coast after the 1922 war ended. It was part of the municipality of Piraeus until 1933, when it became a separate municipality, then still under the name Nea Kokkinia.[5] It was renamed to Nikaia in 1940.[2][5]

The 8th International Tournament of Nikaia, a chess tournament, took place between August 19 and 27, 2000. The Greek Weightlifting Grand Prix took place in Nikaia on December 9 and 10, 2003.

Sports

Nikaia has four sport clubs with important history. These are Proodeftiki with a great successful history in the football, Ionikos Nikaias with successful departments in the football (Ionikos Nikaias F.C.) and basketball (Ionikos Nikaias B.C.), A.E. Nikaias and Aris Nikaias.

Sport clubs based in Nikaia
Club Founded Sports Achievements
Proodeftiki1927Football, BasketballLong-time presence in Superleague
Chalkidona F.C.1930FootballEarlier presence in Superleague
Ionikos Nikaias1965Football, Basketball, Water PoloLong-time presence in Superleague, earlier presence in A1 Basketball
Aris Nikaias1973 (refounded)Basketball, Handball, Water PoloPanhellenic titles in women handball
A.E. Nikaias1974 (refounded)Football , VolleyballOne Greek cup in volleyball

Sites of interest

Historical population

YearMunicipality
198190,368
199187,597
200193,086
201189,380

Sister Cities

References

  1. ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. 1 2 Name changes of settlements in Greece
  3. ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (in Greek)
  4. ↑ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
  5. 1 2 EETAA local government changes
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