Saronida

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Saronida
Σαρωνίδα
Location
Saronida
Coordinates 37°44′N 23°54′E / 37.733°N 23.900°E / 37.733; 23.900Coordinates: 37°44′N 23°54′E / 37.733°N 23.900°E / 37.733; 23.900
Government
Country:Greece
Administrative region: Attica
Regional unit: East Attica
Municipality: Saronikos
Population statistics (as of 2011)[1]
Municipal unit
 - Population: 2,932
 - Area: 6.670 km2 (3 sq mi)
 - Density: 440 /km2 (1,139 /sq mi)
Other
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center): 10 m (33 ft)
Postal code: 190 13
Telephone: 22910
Auto: Z

Saronida (Greek: Σαρωνίδα) is a seaside resort village and former community in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Saronikos, of which it is a municipal unit.[2]

Geography

Saronida is located on the Saronic Gulf coast, in the southeastern part of the Attica peninsula. It lies on the western foot of the Olympos hill. It is 2 km northwest of Anavyssos, 10 km south of Kalyvia Thorikou and 31 km southeast of Athens city centre. Greek National Road 91 (Athens - Sounio) passes through the town.

Saronida is connected to Athens by bus services.

View of Saronida

Historical population

Year Population
1981 733
1991 1,572
2001 2,102
2011 2,932

References

  1. Detailed census results 2011 (Greek)
  2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)

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