Nea Erythraia
Nea Erythraia
Νέα Ερυθραία | |
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![]() ![]() Nea Erythraia Location within Athens ![]() | |
Coordinates: 38°5′N 23°49′E / 38.083°N 23.817°ECoordinates: 38°5′N 23°49′E / 38.083°N 23.817°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | North Athens |
Municipality | Kifisia |
• Municipal unit | 4.831 km2 (1.865 sq mi) |
Elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Municipal unit | 17,379 |
• Municipal unit density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 146 xx |
Area code(s) | 210 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Website | www.dne.gov.gr |
Nea Erythraia (Greek: Νέα Ερυθραία) is a suburb in the northeastern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Kifissia, of which it is a municipal unit.[2]
Geography[]
Nea Erythraia is situated at the western end of the forested Penteli mountain range. The municipal unit has an area of 4.831 km2.[3] The small river Kifisos forms the northwestern border of the municipal unit. Nea Erythraia is situated 14 km northeast of Athens city centre. The built-up area of Nea Erythraia is continuous with that of the neighbouring suburb Kifisia. Motorway 1, Greek National Road 1 and Greek National Road 83 pass through the town.
For many years, Nea Erythraia was home to the senior division of Campion, one of Greece's oldest English-language schools.
On September 14, 2004, the paralympic flame arrived in Nea Erythraia as it travelled from Marathon.
Historical population[]
Year | Population |
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1981 | 10,100 |
1991 | 12,993 |
2001 | 15,439 |
2011 | 17,379 |
References[]
- ^ a b "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
External links[]
- Populated places in North Athens (regional unit)