Thrakomakedones Θρακομακεδόνες | |
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Coordinates: 38°7′N23°45′E / 38.117°N 23.750°E Coordinates: 38°7′N23°45′E / 38.117°N 23.750°E | |
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 a green and lush area home to many of the country's most powerful business families 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]
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. The residents of the city are wealthy Greek families and the city is known for the luxury houses that are constructed every year.
Year | Population |
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1981 | 1,101 |
1991 | 3,135 |
2001 | 4,780 |
2011 | 6,200 |
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