Nea Filadelfeia
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| Nea Filadelfeia Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια |
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  Nea Filadelfeia
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| Coordinates | 38°2′N 23°42′E / 38.033°N 23.7°ECoordinates: 38°2′N 23°42′E / 38.033°N 23.7°E |
| Time zone: | EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) |
| Elevation (center): | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Government | |
| Country: | Greece |
| Periphery: | Attica |
| Prefecture: | Athens |
| Districts: | 1 |
| Mayor: | Stavros Kóntos |
| Population statistics (as of 2001[1]) | |
| City | |
| - Population: | 24,112 |
| - Area:[2] | 2.850 km² (1 sq mi) |
| - Density: | 8,460 /km² (21,912 /sq mi) |
| Codes | |
| Postal: | 143 xx |
| Telephone: | 210 |
| Auto: | Z |
| Website | |
| www.filadelfeia-dimos.gr | |
Nea Filadelfeia or Nea Filadelfia (Greek: Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια, meaning New Philadelphia) is a suburb in the northern part of Athens, Greece. The suburb was settled by Greek refugees from Anatolia (specifically the region around the ancient city of Philadelphia) after the Greco-Turkish War. The Cephissus and Kifissos Avenue/GR-1/E75 is located to the NW. It is located north of the neighborhood of Patissia. It is located S of Attiki Odos which opened in 2001 and wasn't fully connected until February 2004, WSW of Kifissia and W of Kifissias Avenue, W of Marathonos Avenue, N of Athens, NE of Peristeri, E of Kifissou Avenue and SE of Acharnae. The main street of the suburb is a road linking with Pefki, Dekeleia Avenue and Patission Avenue.
The area was made up of farmlands and forests. The forests have been partially saved in the many squares and in the several parks today. In the early to mid-20th century, urban development replaced much of the farmlands. Today, much of the municipality is urbanized while the businesses are along the main roads. Many of the trees are aligned with the streets and in the squares and parks of Nea Filadelfeia. The biggest park to be found is called Alsos Neas Filadelfias, which covers almost 480 square meters of land and hosts many different trees. In the past it used to be a zoo as well as a park.
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[edit] Education
Nea Filadelfeia has 9 Primary schools, 4 Secondary Schools (one of them is athletic type) and 3 High Schools. Among them is the 3rd High School of Nea Filadelfia "Miltos Kountouras", famous for the events and educational projects it frequently organizes through the school year.
[edit] Sports
The AEK sports club was established in Nea Filadelfeia in 1924. In particular, the Nikos Goumas Stadium was the home ground of AEK Athens FC from 1930 to 2003.
[edit] Historical population
| Year | Municipal population | Change | Density |
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| 1981 | 25,320 | - | 8,884.2/km² |
| 1991 | 25,261 | -59/-0.23% | 8,863.5/km² |
| 2001 | 24,112 | -1,149/-4.55% | 8,460.4/km² |
[edit] Sites of interest
- Nea Filadelfeia Ionikos Sports Center where the basketball, volleyball and handball teams Ionikos play. It is located at Sardeon and N. Trypia Streets.
[edit] References
- ^ "PDF (875 KB) 2001 Census" (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece (ΕΣΥΕ). www.statistics.gr. http://www.statistics.gr/gr_tables/S1101_SAP_1_TB_DC_01_03_Y.pdf PDF. Retrieved on 2007-10-30.
- ^ (Greek) "Basic Characteristics". Ministry of the Interior. www.ypes.gr. http://www.ypes.gr/topiki.htm. Retrieved on 2007-08-07.
[edit] External links
| North: Acharnes | Northeast: Metamorfosi | |
| West: Agioi Anargyroi | Nea Filadelfeia | East: Nea Ionia |
| Southwest: Nea Chalkidona | South: Athens | Southeast: Athens |
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