Schimatari Explained

Schimatari
Name Local:Σχηματάρι
Type:municipal unit
Periph:Central Greece
Periphunit:Boeotia
Pop Municunit:4723
Population As Of:2021
Area Municunit:38.285
Elevation:95
Coordinates:38.35°N 58°W
Licence:ΒΙ

Schimatari (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Σχηματάρι) is a town and a former municipality in Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Tanagra, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[1] The municipal unit has an area of 38.285 km2.[2] It is situated in the wide valley of the river Asopos, at 6 km from the South Euboean Gulf coast. The Motorway 1 (Athens - Lamia - Thessaloniki) passes north of Schimatari. Schimatari is located 13 km south of Chalcis, 23 km east of Thebes and 43 km north-northwest of Athens. The Tanagra Airport lies to the south.

An agricultural settlement until the 1980s, its proximity to Athens has led to a significant growth in industrial activities and population.

Subdivisions

The municipal unit Schimatari consists of one single community Schimatari, which contains the villages Oinoi and Schimatari. In 2014 the village Plaka Dilesi was separated from the municipal unit of Oinofyta and added to the new municipal unit Dilesi.[3]

Population

Year Town population Municipal unit population
1981 3,287 -
1991 4,136 -
2001 4,725 8,095
2011 4,0357,173
2021 3,868 4,723

Twin cities

See also

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.
  3. https://www.eetaa.gr/eetaa/metaboles/dkmet_details.php?id=2364 Δ. Τανάγρας (Βοιωτίας)