Irakleio, Attica

For other uses, see Heraklion (disambiguation).
Irakleio
Ηράκλειο
Irakleio

Coordinates: 38°3′N 23°46′E / 38.050°N 23.767°ECoordinates: 38°3′N 23°46′E / 38.050°N 23.767°E
Country Greece
Administrative region Attica
Regional unit North Athens
Government
 • Mayor Pantelis Vlassopoulos
Area
 • Municipality 4.638 km2 (1.791 sq mi)
Elevation 150 m (490 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Municipality 49,642
 • Municipality density 11,000/km2 (28,000/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 144 xx
Area code(s) 210
Vehicle registration Z
Website www.iraklio.gr

Irakleio (Greek: Ηράκλειο) is a suburb in the northeastern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece, and a municipality of the Attica region.

Geography

Irakleio is located about 8 km northeast of Athens city centre. Its built-up area is continuous with those of the neighbouring suburbs Nea Ionia, Metamorfosi, Lykovrysi and Pefki. Irakleio is subdivided into several quarters, including Palaio Irakleio, Neo Irakleio, Ano Irakleio and Prasinos Lofos. The main thoroughfare is Irakleiou Avenue, which connects it with central Athens. The northern beltway of Athens, Motorway 6, passes through Irakleio. Irakleio is served by a metro station (Irakleio station) and by a commuter railway station (Irakleio railway station).

History

Irakleio square

Irakleio was named after a sanctuary of Heracles that was located in the area in classical antiquity. Before the Greek War of Independence the village was known as Arakli. Irakleio was part of the city of Athens until 1925, when it became a separate community, elevated to municipality in 1948.[2] The earthquake of September 7, 1999, affected the area but caused minor damages.

Historical population

Year Population
1981 37,833
1991 42,905
2001 45,926
2011 49,642

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Detailed census results 2011" (in Greek).
  2. ↑ EETAA local government changes
 Metamorfosi Lykovrysi Pefki
Marousi
   Irakleio  
Nea Ionia Nea Ionia