Saronida
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| Saronida Σαρωνίδα |
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| Coordinates: 37°44′N 23°54′E / 37.733°N 23.900°ECoordinates: 37°44′N 23°54′E / 37.733°N 23.900°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | East Attica |
| Municipality | Saronikos |
| • Municipal unit | 6.670 km2 (2.575 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 2,870 |
| • Municipal unit density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| 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]
Geography[edit]
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[edit]
| Year | Population |
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| 1981 | 733 |
| 1991 | 1,572 |
| 2001 | 2,102 |
| 2011 | 2,932 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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