Vrilissia
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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Attica |
| Metropolitan Area: | Athens |
| Location: Latitude: Longitude: |
38.03 (38°1'53') N lat. 23.828 (23°49'40') E long. |
| Area: -Total -Water -Rank |
4 km² |
| Population: (1991) - Total - Density¹ - Rank |
16,571 4,142.75/km |
| Elevation: -lowest: -centre: -highest: |
220 m 245 m(centre) around 400 to 500 m |
| Postal code: | 152 |
| Area/distance code: | 11-30-210 (030-210) -680 through 689 |
| Municipal code: | 0110 |
| Car designation: | Y (prev.)Z pres.
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| 3-letter abbreviation: | |
| Address of administration: | 3 Douka Vernardou St. Vrilissia 152 35 |
Vrilissia (Greek: Βριλήσσια) is a northern suburb of Athens, Greece. The name "Vrilissia" comes from the nearby "Vrilissos River". There is a forested area covered with pine trees which locals want to preserve, battling against the building of a power station and the mayor.
Vrilissia has schools, lyceums (High Schools), gymnasia (Junior High), banks, post offices and squares, the most famous of them is "Plateia Iroon",. (plateies).
Historical population
| Year | Municipal population | Change | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 7,587 | - | 1,896.75/km² |
| 1991 | 16,571 | 8,984/118.41% | 4,142.75/km² |
External links
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- Map and aerial photos:
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- Satellite images: Google or Microsoft Virtual Earth - image now available
| North: Kifissia and Penteli (commune) | ||
| West: Maroussi | Vrilissia | East: Agia Paraskevi and Chalandri |
| South: Chalandri |
See also
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