Thrakomakedones

Thrakomakedones
Thrakomakedones; Θρακομακεδόνες
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	Thrakomakedones Location within the regional unit
	Coordinates: 38°7′N 23°45′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)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
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] The municipal unit has an area of 3.550 km².[3]

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. The residents of the city are wealthy Greek families and the city is known for the luxury houses that are constructed every year.

Historical population

Year	Population
1981	1,101
1991	3,135
2001	4,780
2011	6,200

Notable people

Apostolos Kaldaras, well known musician.
Vicky Moscholiou, well known singer during the 60s and 70s
Chris Menidiatis, famous singer.
George Hondos, millionaire businessman and owner of Hondos Center beauty company.
Dimitris Kostopoulos, owner of the Mevaco industry.
Eleni Tsaligopoulou, famous greek singer.
Konstantinos Kostoulas, owner of Kostoulas group.
Dimitris Koutras, shareholder of Intrakat group and former owner of Ellaktor.
Filippos Pliatsikas, singer and founder of Pyx Lax band.
George Theodosis, owner of 11880 and Levante Ferries shipping group.
Demos Veroukas, owner of the retail group Bazaar.
Panagiotis Kelepouris, well known doctor.
Charalambos Crommidas, owner of Mantis-Fortis Group and family member with the politician Kostas Skrekas.

George Konitopoulos, famous Greek singer.

Twin towns

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References

"Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (in Greek)
"Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.

External links

Thrakomakedones

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[census11-1] "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.

[Kallikratis-2] Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (in Greek)

[stat01-3] "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.