Thrakomakedones

Thrakomakedones
Θρακομακεδόνες
Thrakomakedones
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 38°7′N 23°45′E / 38.117°N 23.750°E / 38.117; 23.750Coordinates: 38°7′N 23°45′E / 38.117°N 23.750°E / 38.117; 23.750
Country Greece
Administrative region Attica
Regional unit East Attica
Municipality Acharnes
 • Municipal unit 3.550 km2 (1.371 sq mi)
Elevation 360 m (1,180 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit 6,200
 • Municipal unit density 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code 136 76
Area code(s) 210 243
Vehicle registration Z
Website www.thrakomakedones.gr

Thrakomakedones (Greek: Θρακομακεδόνες from Thrace and Macedonia), is a town in the regional unit East Attica, in Attica region, Greece. It is a northern suburb of Athens. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Acharnes, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 3.550 km2.[3]

Overview

Thrakomakedones is situated in the southern foothills of the Parnitha mountains, at the northern edge of the Athens conurbation. It is 5 km northeast of Acharnes and 16 km north of Athens city centre. The 1999 Athens earthquake also affected Thrakomakedones, causing severe damage to several houses and a school.

Historical population

YearPopulation
19811,101
19913,135
20014,780
20116,200

Twin towns

See also

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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