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Thrakomakedones
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Thrakomakedones |
| name_local | Θρακομακεδόνες |
| type | municipal unit |
| image_map | DE Thrakomakedonon.svg |
| map_caption | Location within the regional unit |
| periph | Attica |
| periphunit | East Attica |
| municipality | Acharnes |
| pop_municunit | 7312 |
| population_as_of | 2021 |
| area_municunit | 3.550 |
| elevation | 360 |
| coordinates | |
| postal_code | 136 76 |
| area_code | 210 243 |
| licence | 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. The municipal unit has an area of 3.550 km2.
Overview
Thrakomakedones is situated in the southern foothills of the Parnitha mountain, 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 affected Thrakomakedones, causing severe damage to several houses and a school. During a heatwave, on 7 August 2021 wildfires affecting Greece were spreading towards Thrakomakedones; many people left their homes.
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Climate
Thrakomakedones has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification: Csa). Thrakomakedones experiences hot, relatively dry summers and cool, wet winters.
| access-date=5 May 2021
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1,101 |
| 1991 | 3,135 |
| 2001 | 4,780 |
| 2011 | 6,200 |
| 2021 | 7,312 |
Notable people
- Apostolos Kaldaras, well-known musician.
- Vicky Moscholiou, well-known singer during the 60s and 70s.
- Chris Menidiatis, famous singer.
- Eleni Tsaligopoulou, famous Greek singer.
- Filippos Pliatsikas, singer and founder of Pyx Lax band.
- Kostas Tsoklis, artist.
- Demos Veroukas, millionaire businessman and owner of Bazaar Supermarkets.
- George Konitopoulos, famous Greek singer.
- Nikos Sidiropoulos, former footballer, dentist, and editor.
- Dimitris Kontominas, millionaire businessman and owner of Interamerican and Alpha TV
- Charalambos Crommidas, millionaire businessman and owner of Fortis Mantis Group.
- Boutaris family, politicians and owners of Boutari Wine Company.
- Konstantinos Kostoulas, owner of Kostoulas group.
- Dimitris Kostopoulos, millionaire businessman and owner of Mevaco.
- Dimitris Koutras, millionaire constructor and former shareholder and head of Ellaktor and Intrakat.
Twin towns
- Italy Albanella (Italy)
References
References
- "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities". [[Government Gazette (Greece).
- "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)". National Statistical Service of Greece.
- (7 August 2021). "‘Greece has burned’: thousands flee Athens suburb as wildfire spreads – video". The Guardian.
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