Elliniko
Elliniko
Ελληνικό | |
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Coordinates: 37°52′N 23°44′E / 37.867°N 23.733°ECoordinates: 37°52′N 23°44′E / 37.867°N 23.733°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | South Athens |
Municipality | Elliniko-Argyroupoli |
• Municipal unit | 7.127 km2 (2.752 sq mi) |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Municipal unit | 17,259 |
• Municipal unit density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 167 xx |
Area code(s) | 210 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Website | www.elliniko.gr |
Elliniko (Greek: Ελληνικό, meaning "Greek") is a suburb of Athens, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Elliniko-Argyroupoli, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Elliniko is known for the Hellinikon Olympic Complex, built on the grounds of the former Ellinikon International Airport for the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Elliniko is the site of a major development for coastal Athens beginning in 2020 and due for completion in 2026 - the Hellenikon Metropolitan Park consisting of luxury homes, hotels, a casino, a marina, shops, offices and Greece's tallest buildings such as Inspire Athens[3] and the Riviera Tower.[4][5]
History
In 1922 after the Greco-Turkish War, many refuges, especially from the Sürmene town of Pontus, settled in the northernmost area of Elliniko, which was subsequently named Sourmena (Σούρμενα).
Geography
Elliniko is situated near the Saronic Gulf coast, 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Athens city centre, in the Athens Riviera. The municipality has an area of 7.127 km2 (2.752 sq mi)>.[6] The former airport is in the western part of the municipal unit, near the coast. Most of the residential area is in the eastern part, east of the former airport. The northern part of the airport has been converted to a sports complex. There are plans to convert the remaining part into a park.
Elliniko is well connected to the centre of Athens through a new line of the Athens metro (Elliniko station). The Athens Tram serves the coastal part of Elliniko.
Economy
Hellenic Imperial Airways had its head office in Elliniko.[7] The Greek Civil Aviation Authority also has its head office in Elliniko.[8]
Climate
According to the data provided by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service Elliniko has an average annual temperature of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) and receives 364.8 mm (14.36 in) of precipitation per year thus it falls in the BSh hot semi-arid climate category with strong Mediterranean influences according to the Köppen climate classification. The highest temperature recorded was 43.0 °C (109 °F) on August 3, 2021.[9]
Climate data for Athens, Elliniko, 10 m asl (1955-1997) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °C (°F) | 13.6 (56.5) |
14.1 (57.4) |
15.7 (60.3) |
19.4 (66.9) |
24.1 (75.4) |
28.7 (83.7) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.7 (89.1) |
28.2 (82.8) |
23.2 (73.8) |
18.8 (65.8) |
15.2 (59.4) |
22.0 (71.7) |
Average low °C (°F) | 7.0 (44.6) |
7.1 (44.8) |
8.4 (47.1) |
11.4 (52.5) |
15.8 (60.4) |
20.1 (68.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.8 (73.0) |
19.6 (67.3) |
15.6 (60.1) |
12.0 (53.6) |
8.8 (47.8) |
14.3 (57.7) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 48.3 (1.90) |
40.9 (1.61) |
39.7 (1.56) |
26.0 (1.02) |
15.2 (0.60) |
5.6 (0.22) |
5.2 (0.20) |
7.0 (0.28) |
9.6 (0.38) |
47.8 (1.88) |
55.4 (2.18) |
64.1 (2.52) |
364.8 (14.35) |
Source: Hellenic National Meteorological Service[10] |
Sports
Hellinikon Olympic Complex is located in Elliniko. It was built for the staging of the 2004 Summer Olympics and consists five venues. Elliniko also houses the basketball club Elliniko-Sourmena B.C. with many achievements in women's basketball.
Historical population
Year | Population |
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1981 | 11,498 |
1991 | 13,517 |
2001 | 16,740 |
2011 | 17,259 |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
- ^ Staff, Native Business (2020-10-14). "INSPIRE Athens Wins License, Mohegan Gaming to Build in Greece". Native Business Magazine. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ Roussanoglou, Nikos. "Elliniko house project to start in 2022 | eKathimerini.com". www.ekathimerini.com. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ "The Hellinikon Project". The Hellinikon. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-21.
- ^ "Contact Us Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine." Hellenic Imperial Airways. Retrieved on 10 May 2011. "Athens / Greece Hellenic Imperial Airways (Head Offices) 22, Vouliagmenis Ave. 16777 Hellinikon Athens - Greece"
- ^ "Contact us Archived 2011-10-01 at the Wayback Machine." Civil Aviation Authority. Retrieved on 26 May 2011. "ADDRESS: 1, Vasileos Georgiou Av. HELLINIKO T.K. 160604" - Address in Greek Archived 2011-10-01 at the Wayback Machine: "ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ : Βασ. Γεωργίου 1 Ελληνικό Τ.Κ. 16604"
- ^ "16716: Athens (closed) Airport (Greece)". ogimet.com. OGIMET. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Climatological Information for Athens Hellinikon, Greece", HNMS climatological table, web: [1].
External links
- Official website (in Greek)