Neapoli, Thessaloniki
Neapoli (Greek: Νεάπολη) is a suburb of the Thessaloniki Urban Area and was former municipality in the regional unit of Thessaloniki, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Neapoli-Sykies, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit population is 27,084 (2011 census),[1] while its land area is only 1.168 km2 (0.45 sq mi),[3] with a resulting population density of 23,188/km2 (60,060/sq mi), making it one of the densest places in the world.
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Neapoli Νεάπολη | |
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  Neapoli Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 40°39′N 22°56′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Thessaloniki |
| Municipality | Neapoli-Sykies |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Simos Danielidis |
| • Municipal unit | 1.168 km2 (0.451 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 27,084 |
| • Municipal unit density | 23,000/km2 (60,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Neapoli is located northwestern from the city centre of Thessaloniki. Its neighbouring suburbs are those of Polichni, Stavroupoli, Sykies, Thessaloniki and Ampelokipoi. There are eight districts in Neapoli: Neapoli, Piropathon, Kato Anagennisi, Pano Anagennisi, Kountourioti, Troada, Riga Feraiou, Hydragogio.
Streets
- Andrea Papandreou Avenue
People
References
- "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (in Greek)
- "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.