Thrakomakedones
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]
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 |
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 |
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| 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
See also
- List of municipalities of Attica
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.