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'''Nea Makri''' ( |
'''Nea Makri''' ({{lang-el|Νέα Μάκρη}}) is a town in [[East Attica]], [[Greece]]. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality [[Marathon, Greece|Marathon]], of which it is a municipal unit.<ref name=Kallikratis>[http://www.kedke.gr/uploads2010/FEKB129211082010_kallikratis.pdf Kallikratis law] Greece Ministry of Interior {{el icon}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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Nea Makri is situated on the coast of the [[Petalioi Gulf]], a gulf of the [[Aegean Sea]], in the easternmost part of the [[Attica]] peninsula. It is 7 km north of [[Rafina]], 8 km south of Marathon and 25 km northeast of [[Athens]] city centre. The municipal unit Nea Makri also contains the village Neos Voutzas, 5 km south of Nea Makri town centre. [[Greek National Road 83]] (Athens - Marathon - Rafina) passes through Nea Makri. |
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Nea Makri is linked with Marathonos Avenue ([[Greek National Road 53|GR-53]]) that ends at Marathon to the north, and [[Greek National Road 83|GR-83]] to the north. Other main streets include Poseidonos Avenue. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The [[United States Navy]] operated a HF radio communications base north of Nea Makri from the mid to the late 20th century. The transmitters were located further north, at Kato Souli. The callsign of the station was ''NGR''. The American naval communications station was the deployment location for [[Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133]], homeported in Gulfport, MS. |
The [[United States Navy]] operated a HF radio communications base north of Nea Makri from the mid to the late 20th century. The transmitters were located further north, at Kato Souli. The callsign of the station was ''NGR''. The American naval communications station was the deployment location for [[Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133]], homeported in Gulfport, MS. |
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== Location == |
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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 cover the eastern part and restaurants, hotels, and [[taverna]]s cover the area within the shoreline. Nea Makri is located NE of [[Athens]] and the [[Attiki Odos]] (number 63), NNE of the [[Eleftherios Venizelos Airport]], SE of [[Greek National Road 1|GR-1]] and SW of [[Grammatiko]]. |
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== Population == |
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Until the 1970s, most of the population was rural. As housing developments came to the area, the population grew. Housing developments continue to this day. |
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The only other town in the municipality is [[Neos Voutzas]] (pop. 823). |
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==Sporting Teams== |
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*[[Nea Makri FC]] - football team |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 12:17, 18 November 2013
Nea Makri
Νέα Μάκρη | |
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Settlement | |
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| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | East Attica |
| Municipality | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 36.662 km2 (14.155 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 16,670 |
| • Municipal unit density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 190 05 |
| Area code(s) | 22940 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
| Website | www.neamakri.gr |
Nea Makri (Template:Lang-el) is a town in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Marathon, of which it is a municipal unit.[2]
Geography
Nea Makri is situated on the coast of the Petalioi Gulf, a gulf of the Aegean Sea, in the easternmost part of the Attica peninsula. It is 7 km north of Rafina, 8 km south of Marathon and 25 km northeast of Athens city centre. The municipal unit Nea Makri also contains the village Neos Voutzas, 5 km south of Nea Makri town centre. Greek National Road 83 (Athens - Marathon - Rafina) passes through Nea Makri.
History
The area was once known as Plesti, but following the 1922 Greek military disaster in Asia Minor and the subsequent repatriation of Greeks from the town of Makri, it was renamed Nea Makri (New Makri).
The United States Navy operated a HF radio communications base north of Nea Makri from the mid to the late 20th century. The transmitters were located further north, at Kato Souli. The callsign of the station was NGR. The American naval communications station was the deployment location for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133, homeported in Gulfport, MS.
Population
| Year | Town population | Municipality population |
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| 1981 | 8,516 | - |
| 1991 | 12,120 | 13,009 |
| 2001 | 13,986 | 14,809 |
| 2011 | 15,554 | 16,670 |
See also
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
