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'''Heraklio''' ([[Greek language|Greek]], modern: Ηράκλειο, Ancient/[[Katharevousa]]: -on), alternative forms: '''Heraklion''' and '''Iraklio''', is a suburb in the northern part of [[Athens]], [[Greece]]. Heraklio is divided into three parts, '''Palaio Heraklio''', '''Neo Heraklio''' and '''Ano Heraklio'''. The name dates back to ancient times. The name during the Ottoman period until the Greek [[War of Independence]] was known as Arakli. Heraklio is linked by an [[ISAP]] green line of the outdoor subway station. Heraklio is accessed north with two exits with the [[Attiki Odos]] (number 6)/[[E94]] which is also accessed with [[Greece Interstate 1|GR-1]]/[[E75]] ([[Athens]] - [[Lamia]] - [[Thessaloniki]]) and [[Greece Interstate 8|GR-8]]/E94. It is located about SE of GR-1 and Kifissou Avenue, SW of [[Marathon]], W of Kifissias Avenue, and about 14 km N of [[Athens]] via GR-1 and about 3 km S and north of the Attiki Odos (number 6). There are several main roads in town including one linking Pefki and Kifissia. The main street which accesses to the [[Olympic Stadium]] is to the east and Veikou Avenue is also to its east. [[List of Greek companies|Business]] include [[Kafemporiki Catering SA]].

Farmlands used to dominate the much of the landscape, including groves. During the early to mid 20th century, urban development and industrial buildings replaced much of the farmland. The industrial area are around the northern and the northeastern part of [[Metamorfosis]]. Today, most of the land is residential. The [[Parnitha]] can be seen, as can the [[Penteli]] mountains to the northeast. The higher parts of the [[Aegaleo]] and [[Hymettus]] mountains can be seen.

Iraklio has schools, a few lyceums, gymnasia, banks, a train station, a sports centre, cinemas, post offices and squares (''plateies''). An old stone quarry mine is situated in the area of Ano Heraklio.

*[[Epikinonia FM]], Neo Heraklio's radio station. It is owned by this municipality. - 94.0 FM - http://www.94fm.gr

==History==

The earthquake of [[September 7]], [[1999]] affected the area but caused minor damages.

==Historical population==

{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"11
|- bgcolor="#efefef"
! Year !! Municipal population !! Change !! Density
|-
| 1981 || 37,833 || - || 8,157.2/km²
|-
| 1991 || 42,905 || +5,072/+13.41% || 9,250.8/km²
|-
| 2001 || 45,926 || +3,021/+7.04% || 9,902.1/km²
|}

==External links==
*[http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?tb=1&city=Iraklio&country=GR Mapquest - Iraklio], street map not available

<table width = 75% border = 2 align="center">
<tr><td width = 35% align="center">'''Northwest:''' [[Metamorfosis]]</td>
<td width = 30% align="center">'''North:''' [[Lykovryssi]]</td>
<td width = 35% align="center">
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td width = 10% align="center">'''West:''' [[Nea Ionia]]</td>
<td width = 35% align="center">'''Heraklio'''</td>
<td width = 30% align="center">'''East:''' [[Amaroussi]] and [[Pefki]]</td>
<tr><td width = 35% align="center">'''Southwest:''' Nea Ionia
<td width = 30% align="center">'''South:''' Nea Ionia
<td width = 35% align="center">
</table>

==See also==

*[[List of municipalities of Attica]]

{{Credit wikipedia}}

[[Category:Attica prefecture]]
[[Category:Athens]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Greece]]

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