Thrakomakedones

Thrakomakedones Θρακομακεδόνες
Thrakomakedones
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 38°7′N 23°45′E / 38.117°N 23.750°E / 38.117; 23.750Coordinates: 38°7′N 23°45′E / 38.117°N 23.750°E / 38.117; 23.750
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Attica
Regional unit	East Attica
Municipality	Acharnes
• Municipal unit	3.550 km² (1.371 sq mi)
Elevation	360 m (1,180 ft)
Population (2011)^[1]
• Municipal unit	6,200
• Municipal unit density	1,700/km² (4,500/sq mi)
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code	136 76
Area code(s)	210 243
Vehicle registration	Z
Website	www.thrakomakedones.gr

Thrakomakedones (Greek: Θρακομακεδόνες from Thrace and Macedonia), is a town in the regional unit East Attica, in Attica region, Greece. It is a northern suburb of Athens. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Acharnes, of which it is a municipal unit.^[2]

Overview

Thrakomakedones is situated in the southern foothills of the Parnitha mountains, at the northern edge of the Athens conurbation. It is 5 km northeast of Acharnes and 16 km north of Athens city centre. The 1999 Athens earthquake also affected Thrakomakedones, causing severe damage to several houses and a school.