Saronida
Saronida
Σαρωνίδα | |
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Settlement | |
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  Saronida Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 37°44′N 23°54′E / 37.733°N 23.900°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | East Attica |
| Municipality | Saronikos |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 6.670 km2 (2.575 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 2,932 |
| • Municipal unit density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 190 13 |
| Area code(s) | 22910 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
Saronida (Greek: Σαρωνίδα) is a seaside resort village and former community in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Saronikos, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 6.670 km2.[3] It is part of Athens metropolitan area.
Geography
Saronida is located on the Saronic Gulf coast, in the southeastern part of the Attica peninsula. It lies on the western foot of the Olympos hill. It is 2 km northwest of Anavyssos, 10 km south of Kalyvia Thorikou and 31 km southeast of Athens city centre. Greek National Road 91 (Athens - Sounio) passes through the town.
Saronida is connected to Athens by bus services.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 733 |
| 1991 | 1,572 |
| 2001 | 2,102 |
| 2011 | 2,932 |
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
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