Oinoi

Oinoi (Greek: Οινόη) is a village and a former community in the northern part of West Attica, Greece. The village was named Mazi (Greek: Μάζι) until 1919.[2] Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Mandra-Eidyllia, of which it is a municipal unit.[3] The municipal unit has an area of 14.431 km2.[4]

13th century Frankish tower at Oinoi
Oinoi

Οινόη
Oinoi
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 38°10′N 23°24′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitWest Attica
MunicipalityMandra-Eidyllia
 • Municipal unit14.431 km2 (5.572 sq mi)
Elevation
301 m (988 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit
382
 • Municipal unit density26/km2 (69/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
190 12
Area code(s)22630
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.inoi.gr

The ancient site Oenoe is located about 3 km east of the modern settlement of Oinoi. The Greek National Road 3 (Eleusis - Thebes) passes through Oinoi. Oinoi is surrounded by forested mountains, including Pateras (1,131 m (3,711 ft)) and Pastra (1,016 m (3,333 ft)). There are farmlands in the valley areas. Oinoi is located 7 km east of Vilia, 18 km northwest of Eleusis, 19 km southeast of Thebes and 34 km (21 mi) northwest of Athens city centre.

Historical population
YearPopulation
1981241
1991495
2001765
2011382

Transport

The Village is served by Oinoi railway station, on the Athens-Chalcis line, with an hourly service in both directions.

References
  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. http://www.lithoksou.net/p/metonomasies-ton-oikismon-tis-stereas
  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.
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