Nea Erythraia

Nea Erythraia
Νέα Ερυθραία
Nea Erythraia

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 EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
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 Kifisia, of which it is a municipal unit.[2]

Geography

Nea Erythraia is situated at the western end of the forested Penteli mountain range. 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
1981 10,100
1991 12,993
2001 15,439
2011 17,379

References

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

External links

 Acharnes Kryoneri Ekali
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Kifisia Kifisia