Saronida

Saronida
Σαρωνίδα
Saronida
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 37°44′N 23°54′E / 37.733°N 23.900°E / 37.733; 23.900Coordinates: 37°44′N 23°54′E / 37.733°N 23.900°E / 37.733; 23.900
Country Greece
Administrative region Attica
Regional unit East Attica
Municipality Saronikos
 • Municipal unit 6.670 km2 (2.575 sq mi)
Elevation 10 m (30 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit 2,932
 • Municipal unit density 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code 190 13
Area code(s) 22910
Vehicle registration Z

Saronida (Greek: Σαρωνίδα) is a seaside resort village and former community in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Saronikos, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 6.670 km2.[3]

Geography

Saronida is located on the Saronic Gulf coast, in the southeastern part of the Attica peninsula. It lies on the western foot of the Olympos hill. It is 2 km northwest of Anavyssos, 10 km south of Kalyvia Thorikou and 31 km southeast of Athens city centre. Greek National Road 91 (Athens - Sounio) passes through the town.

Saronida is connected to Athens by bus services.

View of Saronida

Historical population

YearPopulation
1981733
19911,572
20012,102
20112,932

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.
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