Filothei Explained

Filothei
Name Local:Φιλοθέη
Type:municipal unit
Caption Skyline:Spring 2009 in G Ventiri street.
Coordinates:38.0167°N 70°W
Elevation:160
Periph:Attica
Periphunit:North Athens
Municipality:Filothei-Psychiko
Population As Of:2021
Pop Municunit:7370
Area Municunit:2.301
Postal Code:152 xx
Area Code:210
Licence:Z
Website:philothei.ichscommunication.gr

Filothei (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Φιλοθέη) is a green, affluent northeastern suburban town in the Athens agglomeration, Greece, consisting mainly of hillside villas, relatively close to the Olympic Stadium in the nearby town of Marousi. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Filothei-Psychiko, of which it is a municipal unit.[1] The municipal unit has an area of 2.301 km2.[2]

Overview

One of the traditionally rich northern suburbs of Athens, Filothei has been historically home to important people such as politicians and businessmen; it is also home to many of Athens' foreign residents, especially those employed in diplomatic capacities. Filothei is also home to numerous foreign embassies.

Historical population

Year Population
1981 6,749
1991 8,396
2001 7,310
2011 7,302
2021 7,370

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities. el. Government Gazette.
  2. Web site: Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation) . National Statistical Service of Greece . el . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150921212047/http://dlib.statistics.gr/Book/GRESYE_02_0101_00098%20.pdf . 2015-09-21 .