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'''Filothei''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Φιλοθέη) is a green, affluent suburb of [[Athens]], [[Greece]], consisting mainly of hillside villas, relatively close to the Olympic Stadium. | '''Filothei''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Φιλοθέη) is a green, affluent suburb of [[Athens]], [[Greece]], consisting mainly of hillside villas, relatively close to the Olympic Stadium. | ||
| − | The area is home to many of Athens' foreign residents, especially those employed in diplomatic capacities. | + | The area is home to many of Athens' foreign residents, especially those employed in diplomatic capacities. |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Up until [[1934]], the area was part of the municipality of [[Chalandri]]. At that point, it became a separate community known as Nea Alexandria. It was renamed Filothei in [[1936]] to honour Saint Filothei who lived there in the 16th century. | ||
==Historical population== | ==Historical population== | ||
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! Year !! Municipal population !! Change !! Density | ! Year !! Municipal population !! Change !! Density | ||
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| + | | [[1951]] || 1,538 || - || 3,874.5/km² | ||
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| + | | [[1961]] || 3,088 || - || 3,874.5/km² | ||
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| + | | [[1971]] || 4,087 || - || 3,874.5/km² | ||
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| [[1981]] || 6,749 || - || 3,874.5/km² | | [[1981]] || 6,749 || - || 3,874.5/km² | ||
Revision as of 09:08, February 4, 2012
Filothei (Greek: Φιλοθέη) is a green, affluent suburb of Athens, Greece, consisting mainly of hillside villas, relatively close to the Olympic Stadium.
The area is home to many of Athens' foreign residents, especially those employed in diplomatic capacities.
History
Up until 1934, the area was part of the municipality of Chalandri. At that point, it became a separate community known as Nea Alexandria. It was renamed Filothei in 1936 to honour Saint Filothei who lived there in the 16th century.
Historical population
| Year | Municipal population | Change | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1,538 | - | 3,874.5/km² |
| 1961 | 3,088 | - | 3,874.5/km² |
| 1971 | 4,087 | - | 3,874.5/km² |
| 1981 | 6,749 | - | 3,874.5/km² |
| 1991 | 8,396 | 1,647/24.40% | 4,198/km² |
| North: Maroussi | ||
| West: Nea Ionia, Galatsi | Filothei | East: Chalandri, Maroussi (NE) |
| South: Psychiko, Neo Psychiko (SE) |
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