Galatsi
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 Galatsi (Γαλάτσι) |
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| Coordinates | 38°1′ N 23°45′ E |
| Country | Greece |
| Periphery | Attica |
| Prefecture | Athens |
| Population | 58,042 (2001) |
| Area | 4.03 km² |
| Population density | 14,417 /km² |
| Elevation | 160 m |
| Postal code | 111 xx |
| Area code | 210 |
| Licence plate code | Z |
| Website | www.galatsi.gr |
Galatsi (Greek, Modern: Γαλάτσι, Ancient/Katharevousa: -on), older spellings Galatsio, Galatsion, is a suburb in the northern part of Athens, Greece. Galatsi is located about 5 km N of Athens from a SW to NE avenue linking Patissia. It is located about 1.5 km from Patissi, about 4 km SE of Kifissou Avenue which is part of GR-1/E75, SW of Attiki Odos (65) and the Olympic Stadium and about 3 to 4 km W of Kifissias Avenue.
The area was made up of farmlands and some forests dominated the area. The area was of mixed farming which included pastures, vegetables and groves. In the mid-20th century, suburban housing developments from Athens replaced farms with urban developments. Today, Athens' nearest remaining farm is situated on a hill in the east. It is the only house left and it is a sheep farm. And in the north and northeast where the hills are located. Residential areas are situated in the west, the northwest, the south and the east.
The hill name Tourkovounia are in the northeast and is crossed by an avenue in the southern part. The hill has some forests but is made up of some grasslands. The Alsos Veikou forests lies to the western part.
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[edit] Neighborhoods
- Kypriadou
- Lamprini
[edit] Other
Galatsi has schools, lyceums, gymnasia, banks, post offices and squares (plateies). Galatsi also has the Grava School Complex.
[edit] Historical population
| Year | Municipal population | Change | Density |
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| 1981 | 50,096 | - | around 12,524/km² |
| 1991 | 57,230 | 7,134/14.24% | around 14,307.5/km² |
[edit] Sites of interest
- Alsos Veikou
- Galatsi Olympic Hall - where table tennis and gymnastics were played. It holds up to 4,500 seats Website: [1]
- Omorfoklissia
[edit] External links
- http://www.original21galatsi.com/
- http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/europe/greece/athens_galatsi.shtml
- http://www.athens2004.com/Files/pdf/maps/galatsi_en.pdf
- http://galatsion.gr.citytron.com/
- http://www.geo.gr/gala/ (in Greek)
- G-Magazine (in Greek)
- Galatsinews (in Greek)
| North: Nea Ionia | ||
| West: Athens | Galatsi | East: Filothei, Psychiko |
| South: Athens |
[edit] See also
| Municipalities and communities of the Athens Prefecture |
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| Agia Paraskevi • Agia Varvara • Agioi Anargyroi • Agios Dimitrios • Aigaleo • Alimos • Amarousi • Argyroupoli • Athens • Chaidari • Chalandri • Cholargos • Dafni • Ellinikon • Filothei • Galatsi • Glyfada • Ilio • Ilioupoli • Irakleio • Kaisariani • Kallithea • Kamatero • Kifissia • Lykovrysi • Melissia • Metamorfosi • Moschato • Nea Chalkidona • Nea Erythraia • Nea Filadelfeia • Nea Ionia • Nea Smyrni • Neo Psychiko • Palaio Faliro • Papagou • Pefki • Peristeri • Petroupoli • Psychiko • Tavros • Vrilissia • Vyronas • Ymittos • Zografou |
| Ekali • Nea Penteli • Penteli |
