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Encyclopedia > Nea Makri
Statistics
Prefecture: Attica
Metropolitan Area: Athens
Location:
Latitude:
Longitude:

38.021 (38°4'57") N lat.
23.012 (23°58'30") E long.
Population: (1991)
 - Total
 - Density
 - Rank
<br13,009

 -/km
Elevation:
 -lowest:
 -centre:

Aegean Sea
about 10 m(centre)
western part
Postal code: 190 05
Area/distance code: 11-(00)30-22940
Municipal code: 0332
Car designation: Y (prev.)
Z pres.
3-letter abbreviation: NMK Nea Makri
Address of administration: 12 Arafinidon Alon Street
Nea Makri 190 05
Website: www.neamakri.gr
(in Greek)

Nea Makri (Greek: Νέα Μάκρη), also Nea Makris is a town located in the northeastern part of Attica and the peninsula. The street system are gridded aligning within Petalies Gulf connecting the Aegean Sea to the east. Nea Makri is linked with Marathonos Avenue (GR-53) that ends at Marathon to the north and which between 2002 and 2005 added two more lanes and became a divided avenue to the west which stretches up to Nea Makri and GR-83 to the north. Other main streets include Poseidonos Avenue. The area was once known as Makri. The Penteli mountains that are covered with forests lie to the west and southwest while farmlands are within Petalies Gulf and to the north except for the downtown part of Nea Makri. Beaches covers the eastern part and restaurants, hotels, tavernas covers within the shoreline. Nea Makri is located NE of Athens and the Attiki Odos (number 63), NNE of the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, SE of GR-1 and SW of Grammatiko. Greece consists of 13 administrative regions known as Peripheries of Greece, which are further subdivided into 51 prefectures (nomoi, singular - nomos): External link Map Categories: Lists of subnational entities | Prefectures of Greece ... Attica (in Greek: Αττική, Attikí) is a periphery (subdivision) in Greece, containing Athens, the capital of Greece. ... A metropolis (in Greek metera = mother and polis = city/town) is a major city, which is an economical and cultural center for some country, and usually a hub for its international connections. ... The Acropolis in central Athens, one of the most important landmarks in world history. ... 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... the Aegean Sea Satellite view of the island Santorini, in the Aegean Sea The Aegean Sea (Greek: Αιγαίον Πέλαγος, Aigaion Pelagos; Turkish: Ege Denizi) is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, located between the Greek peninsula and Anatolia (Asia Minor, now part of Turkey). ... Here are list of postal codes in Greece. ... This is an alphabetical list by town of dialing codes in Greece. ... The National Statistical Service of Greece (NSSG) is a General Secretariat of the Greek Ministry of Economy and Finance with more than 1100 employees. ... The Greek car license plates are composed of three letters and four digits per plate (f. ... Attica (in Greek: Αττική, Attikí) is a periphery (subdivision) in Greece, containing Athens, the capital of Greece. ... the Aegean Sea Satellite view of the island Santorini, in the Aegean Sea The Aegean Sea (Greek: Αιγαίον Πέλαγος, Aigaion Pelagos; Turkish: Ege Denizi) is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, located between the Greek peninsula and Anatolia (Asia Minor, now part of Turkey). ... 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... Pentéli or Pendeli, (Greek: Πεντέλη, ancient forms: Pentele or Pentelicus, Mendeli in medieval times) is a tall mountain and mountain range situated northeast of Athens and southwest of Marathon. ... The Acropolis in central Athens, one of the most important landmarks in world history. ... Attiki Odos (Greek: Αττική Οδος) is a private-owned superhighway in Greece. ... The E. Venizelos Athens International Airport The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, which began operation in March 2001, serves the city of Athens in Greece. ... Greece Interstate 1 is one of the longest highways in Greece. ...


Until the 1970s, most of the population were rural. As housing developments came to the area, the population boomed and also into the settlements. Housing developments continues to this day. This article provides extensive lists of events and significant personalities of the 1970s. ...


The outbreak of the disease of 1996 did not affect Nea Makri as well as the July 28, 2005 forest fire affected the southern part as smoke blanketed the southern part during the evening hours. The fire did not threat Nea Makri at all. 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Ongoing events • 2005 Atlantic and Pacific hurricanes • 2005 Maharashtra floods • 2005 Gujarat Flood • Expo 2005 in Aichi, Japan • Fuel prices • Gomery Comm. ...

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Settlements

  • Limanaki

Other

Nea Makri has schools, lyceums, gymnasia, banks, churches, a post office, beaches and squares (plateies). Plateia (πλατεία) is the Greek word for town square. ...


Historical population

Year Population Change Municipal population
1981 8,516 - -
1991 12,120 3,604/42.3% 13,009

1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

  • Makri&country=GR Mapquest - Nea Makri, street map not available
  • Coordinates: 38° 4′ 57″ N 23° 58′ 30″ E




Northwest: Rodopoli North: Marathon
West: Penteli and Dionyssos Nea Makri East: Petalies Gulf, Aegean Sea
Southwest: Penteli South: Rafina

There is also Rodopoli in the Serres prefecture, see Rodopoli (Serres), Greece Rodopoli (Greek: Ροδόπολη, meaning Town of Roses), older form Bala is a rather exclusive suburb in Attica, Greece -- just about 22 km north of Athens. ... Marathon has multiple meanings Marathon (sport), an athletic event Marathon, Greece (and the Battle of Marathon), after which the sport was named Other places with the name in the United States Marathon (village), New York Marathon (town), New York Marathon, Texas Marathon, Florida Marathon, Ontario in Canada Until 1990, the... Pentéli or Pendeli, (Greek: Πεντέλη, ancient forms: Pentele or Pentelicus, Mendeli in medieval times) is a tall mountain and mountain range situated northeast of Athens and southwest of Marathon. ... Dionysos, Dionyssos, Dionissos or Dionissos (Greek: Διόνυσος) is a rather exclusive suburb in northeastern Attica, Greece -- just about 23 km northeast of Athens. ... the Aegean Sea Satellite view of the island Santorini, in the Aegean Sea The Aegean Sea (Greek: Αιγαίον Πέλαγος, Aigaion Pelagos; Turkish: Ege Denizi) is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, located between the Greek peninsula and Anatolia (Asia Minor, now part of Turkey). ... Pentéli or Pendeli, (Greek: Πεντέλη, ancient forms: Pentele or Pentelicus, Mendeli in medieval times) is a tall mountain and mountain range situated northeast of Athens and southwest of Marathon. ... Rafina (Greek: Ραφήνα) is a town located in the eastern part of Attica and the peninsula. ...

See also:

Municipalities of the Attica prefecture
Municipalities of Athens
Agia Varvara | Agia Paraskevi | Agioi Anargyroi | Agios Dimitrios | Athens | Aigaleo | Alimos | Amarousi | Argyroupoli | Chaidari | Chalandri | Cholargos | Dafni | Ellinikon | Filothei | Galatsi | Glyfada | Heraklio | Ilio | Ilioupoli | Kaisariani | Kallithea | Kamatero | Kifissia | Lykovryssi | Melissia | Metamorfosi | Nea Chalkidona | Nea Erythraia | Nea Ionia | Nea Filadelfeia | Nea Smyrni | Neo Psychiko | Palaio Faliro | Papagou | Pefki | Peristeri | Petroupoli | Psychiko | Tavros | Vrilissia | Vyrona | Ymittos | Zografou
(Non-municipal) Communities of Athens prefectural department
Ekali | Nea Penteli | Penteli
Municipalities of East Attica
Acharnai | Agios Konstantinos | Agios Stefanos | Artemida | Avlona | Gerakas | Glyka Nera | Kalyvia Thorikou | Keratea | Kropia | Lavreotiki | Marathon | Markopoulo Mesogeias | Nea Makri | Paiania | Pallini | Rafina | Spata | Vari | Vouliagmeni | Voula
(Non-municipal)Communities of East Attica
Afidnes | Agios Konstantinos | Anavyssos | Anoixi | Anthousa | Dionysos | Drosia | Grammatiko | Kalamos | Kapandriti | Kouvaras | Kryoneri | Malakasa | Markopoulo Oropou | Nea Palatia | Oropos | Palaia Fokaia | Pikermi | Polydendri | Rodopoli | Saronida | Skala Oropou | Stamata | Sykamino | Thrakomakedones | Varnava
Municipalities of the Piraeus prefectural department
Aegina | Agios Ioannis Rentis | Ampelakia Salaminas | Hydra | Korydallos | Kythira | Drapetsona | Methana | Nikaia | Perama | Piraeus | Poros | Salamina | Spetses | Troizina
(Non-municipal) Communities of the Piraeus prefectural department
Angistri | Antikythira
Provinces of the Piraeus prefectural department
Aigina | Kythira
Municipalities of West Attica
Ano Liosia | Aspropyrgos | Eleusis | Erythres | Fyli | Mandra | Megara | Nea Peramos | Vilia | Zefyri
(Non-Municipal) Communities of West Attica
Magoula | Oinoi
Prefectural sects of Attica
Athens | East Attica | Piraeus | West Attica

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The historical known Marathon is situated at 8 km from Nea Makri, and the harbour Rafina at 5 km.
Nea Makri es ideal para descansar a la orilla del mar, pero también es un buen punto de partida para realizar excursiones en bicicleta, caminatas, visitas a sitios arqueológicos y a la capital, Atenas.
Excursion at Rahmnous excavation, at 15 km from Nea Makri.
Nea Makri (416 words)
Nea Makri is linked with Marathonos Avenue (GR-53) that ends at Marathon to the north, and which added two more lanes between 2002 and 2005 and became a divided avenue to the west which stretches up to Nea Makri and GR-83 to the north.
The Penteli mountains that are covered with forests lie to the west and southwest while farmlands are within Petalies Gulf and to the north except for the downtown part of Nea Makri.
Nea Makri is located NE of Athens and the Attiki Odos (number 63), NNE of the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, SE of GR-1 and SW of Grammatiko.
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