Thrakomakedones
| Thrakomakedones Θρακομακεδόνες | |
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  Thrakomakedones | |
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Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 38°7′N 23°45′E / 38.117°N 23.750°ECoordinates: 38°7′N 23°45′E / 38.117°N 23.750°E | |
| 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) |
| Community | |
| 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.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
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| 1981 | 1,101 |
| 1991 | 3,135 |
| 2001 | 4,780 |
| 2011 | 6,200 |
Twin towns
See also
References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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