Koropi
| Koropi Κορωπί | |
|---|---|
  Koropi | |
| Coordinates: 37°54.0′N 23°52.4′E / 37.9000°N 23.8733°ECoordinates: 37°54.0′N 23°52.4′E / 37.9000°N 23.8733°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | East Attica |
| Municipality | Kropia |
| Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Rural | 19,164 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 194 00 |
| Area code(s) | 210 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
| Website | www.koropi.gr |
Koropi (Greek: Κορωπί, Greek pronunciation: [ko.ro.ˈpi]) is a town in East Attica, Greece. It is the seat of the municipality Kropia. It is home of the new training facilities of Panathinaikos football club since the summer of 2013.
Geography
Koropi is situated east of the Hymettus mountain, and 16 km southeast of central Athens. It is 8 km southwest of the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The Koropi station is served by Line 3 of the Athens Metro, and by Proastiakos suburban trains. Motorway 6 connects Koropi with Athens.
Koropi is the largest settlement in the municipality Kropia. Other settlements within Kropia are Karellas to the north, Kitsi to the southwest, and Agia Marina and Agios Dimitrios further south, on the Saronic Gulf coast.
Population history
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 12,873 |
| 1991 | 12,790 |
| 2001 | 15,860 |
| 2011 | 19,164 |
Economy
Olympic Air, owned by Marfin Investment Group, has its head office in Koropi,[2] When Athens Airways existed, its head office was in Koropi.[3]
Sports
Koropi hosts the sport teams Koropi F.C. (A.O. Koropi), one of the oldiest Greek club, founded in 1903 and Koropi B.C. (Gymnastikos Syllogos Koropi) founded in 1980.
| Sport clubs based in Koropi | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Founded | Sports | Achievements |
| A.O. Koropi F.C. | 1903 | Football | Earlier presence in Beta Ethniki |
| G.S. Koropi B.C. | 1980 | Basketball | Presence in Beta Ethniki Basketball |
Notable people
- Georgios Papasideris, athlete, competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics
See also
References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ "Prospectus." Marfin Investment Group. 8 February 2010. Retrieved on 27 June 2010. "OLYMPIC AIR’s registered seat is located at the 1st km of Koropi-Vari Avenue and Ifaistou Str., in the municipality of Koropi, Prefecture of Attica."
- ↑ "Contact Us." Athens Airways. Retrieved on 8 September 2010. "38 Vassileos Konstantinou Str, GR 19400, Koropi Attikis" - Greek address: "Βασιλέως Κωνσταντίνου 38, ΤΚ 19400, Κορωπί Αττικής"