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Attica (region)

May 06, 2023

This article is about the modern administrative region of Greece. For the historical region, see Attica. For the former prefecture, see Attica Prefecture. For other uses, see Attica (disambiguation).

Attica (Greek: Περιφέρεια Αττικής, romanized: Periféria Attikís, [periˈferi.a atiˈcis]) is an administrative region of Greece, that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, the country's capital and largest city. The region is coextensive with the former Attica Prefecture of Central Greece and covers a greater area than the historical region of Attica.

Attica
Περιφέρεια Αττικής
Administrative region of Greece
Coordinates: 38°00′N 23°42′E / 38.0°N 23.7°E / 38.0; 23.7Coordinates: 38°00′N 23°42′E / 38.0°N 23.7°E / 38.0; 23.7
Country Greece
Decentralized AdministrationAttica
CapitalAthens
Regional units
List
Government
 • TypeRegional council
 • Regional GovernorGiorgos Patoulis [el] (New Democracy)
Area
 • Total3,808.10 km2 (1,470.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total3,792,469
 • Density1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Gross regional product
 • Total€85.769 billion
 • Per capita€22,835
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
ISO 3166 codeGR-I
NUTS codeEL3
HDI (2021)0.909[2]
very high · 1st of 13
Websitewww.patt.gov.gr

Overview

Located on the eastern edge of Central Greece, Attica covers about 3,808 square kilometers. In addition to Athens, it contains within its area the cities of Elefsina, Megara, Laurium, and Marathon, as well as a small part of the Peloponnese peninsula and the islands of Salamis, Aegina, Angistri, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Kythira, and Antikythera. About 3,800,000 people live in the region, of whom more than 95% are inhabitants of the Athens metropolitan area. In 2019, Attica had the HDI of 0.912, the highest in Greece.

Administration

The region was established in the 1987 administrative reform, and until 2010 it comprised the 4 prefectures of Athens, East Attica, Piraeus and West Attica.

With the 2010 Kallikratis plan, the region's powers and authority were completely redefined and extended. Since 1 January 2011, the region represents the second-level local administration. While being supervised by the Decentralized Administration of Attica, it is now an independent self-governing body with powers and a budget comparable to the former prefectures.

The region is subdivided into eight subordinate regional units:[3]

Electoral districts

The Attica region consists of eight electoral districts: Athens A, Athens B1, Athens B2, Athens B3, Piraeus A, Piraeus B, East Attica and West Attica.

Major communities

 
See also

Demographics

The region has shrunk by 35,965 people between 2011 and 2021, experiencing a population loss of 0.9%.[1]

Economy

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 87.4 billion € in 2018, accounting for about 47% of the Greek economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 28,000 € or 93% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 99% of the EU average. Attica is the region in Greece with the highest GDP per capita.[4] Despite that, the unemployment rate stood at 21.6% in 2017.[5]

Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Unemployment rate
(in %) 		8.5 7.8 6.7 9.1 12.6 18.0 25.8 28.7 27.3 25.2 23.0 21.6

Transportation

Roads and highways

The main roads and highways of Attica are:

Ferry lines

Numerous ferry lines, both normal ferries and high speed vessels, connect the port of Piraeus, with the islands of the region.

Other

Sports

References

  1. ^ a b "Census 2021 GR" (PDF) (Press release). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 2022-07-19. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  2. ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
  3. ^ "ΦΕΚ A 87/2010, Kallikratis reform law text" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  4. ^ "Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30% to 263% of the EU average in 2018". Eurostat.
  5. ^ "Regional Unemployment by NUTS2 Region". Eurostat.

External links

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Attica.
  • Official website   (in Greek)

May 06, 2023
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This article is about the modern administrative region of Greece For the historical region see Attica For the former prefecture see Attica Prefecture For other uses see Attica disambiguation Attica Greek Perifereia Attikhs romanized Periferia Attikis periˈferi a atiˈcis is an administrative region of Greece that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area the country s capital and largest city The region is coextensive with the former Attica Prefecture of Central Greece and covers a greater area than the historical region of Attica Attica Perifereia AttikhsAdministrative region of GreeceCoordinates 38 00 N 23 42 E 38 0 N 23 7 E 38 0 23 7 Coordinates 38 00 N 23 42 E 38 0 N 23 7 E 38 0 23 7Country GreeceDecentralized AdministrationAtticaCapitalAthensRegional unitsList Central AthensNorth AthensWest AthensSouth AthensPiraeusEast AtticaWest AtticaIslandsGovernment TypeRegional council Regional GovernorGiorgos Patoulis el New Democracy Area Total3 808 10 km2 1 470 32 sq mi Population 2021 1 Total3 792 469 Density1 000 km2 2 600 sq mi Gross regional product Total 85 769 billion Per capita 22 835Time zoneUTC 2 EET Summer DST UTC 3 EEST ISO 3166 codeGR INUTS codeEL3HDI 2021 0 909 2 very high 1st of 13Websitewww wbr patt wbr gov wbr gr Contents 1 Overview 2 Administration 3 Electoral districts 4 Major communities 5 Demographics 6 Economy 7 Transportation 7 1 Roads and highways 7 2 Ferry lines 7 3 Other 8 Sports 8 1 Football clubs 8 2 All sports 8 3 Mini football 9 References 10 External linksOverview EditLocated on the eastern edge of Central Greece Attica covers about 3 808 square kilometers In addition to Athens it contains within its area the cities of Elefsina Megara Laurium and Marathon as well as a small part of the Peloponnese peninsula and the islands of Salamis Aegina Angistri Poros Hydra Spetses Kythira and Antikythera About 3 800 000 people live in the region of whom more than 95 are inhabitants of the Athens metropolitan area In 2019 Attica had the HDI of 0 912 the highest in Greece Administration EditThe region was established in the 1987 administrative reform and until 2010 it comprised the 4 prefectures of Athens East Attica Piraeus and West Attica With the 2010 Kallikratis plan the region s powers and authority were completely redefined and extended Since 1 January 2011 the region represents the second level local administration While being supervised by the Decentralized Administration of Attica it is now an independent self governing body with powers and a budget comparable to the former prefectures The region is subdivided into eight subordinate regional units 3 North Athens West Athens Central Athens South Athens West Attica East Attica Piraeus IslandsElectoral districts EditThe Attica region consists of eight electoral districts Athens A Athens B1 Athens B2 Athens B3 Piraeus A Piraeus B East Attica and West Attica Major communities Edit Acharnes Axarnes or Menidi Menidi Agia Paraskevi Agia Paraskeyh Agios Dimitrios Agios Dhmhtrios Aigaleo Aigalew Alimos Alimos or Kalamaki Kalamaki Athina A8hna Municipality of Athens Chalandri Xalandri Galatsi Galatsi Glyfada Glyfada Ilion Ilion formerly Nea Liosia Ilioupoli Hlioypolh Kallithea Kalli8ea Keratsini Keratsini Kifissia Khfisia Korydallos Korydallos Marousi Maroysi or Amarousion Amaroysion Nea Ionia Nea Iwnia Nea Smyrni Nea Smyrnh Nikaia Nikaia Palaio Faliro Palaio Falhro Peiraias Peiraias Piraeus in English Peristeri Peristeri Vyronas Byrwnas Zografos Zwgrafos See alsoList of municipalities and communities in Attica List of settlements in AtticaDemographics EditThe region has shrunk by 35 965 people between 2011 and 2021 experiencing a population loss of 0 9 1 Economy EditThe Gross domestic product GDP of the region was 87 4 billion in 2018 accounting for about 47 of the Greek economic output GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 28 000 or 93 of the EU27 average in the same year The GDP per employee was 99 of the EU average Attica is the region in Greece with the highest GDP per capita 4 Despite that the unemployment rate stood at 21 6 in 2017 5 Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Unemployment rate in 8 5 7 8 6 7 9 1 12 6 18 0 25 8 28 7 27 3 25 2 23 0 21 6Transportation EditRoads and highways Edit The main roads and highways of Attica are Motorway 1 Athens Thessaloniki Motorway 6 northern beltway of Athens Motorway 8 Eleusis Corinth Motorway 62 Athens Airport link Motorway 64 eastern beltway of Athens Motorway 65 western beltway of Athens Motorway 642 Greek National Road 1 old road Athens Thessaloniki Greek National Road 3 Elefsina Lamia Florina Greek National Road 8 old road Athens Patras Greek National Road 79 Greek National Road 83 Marathonos Avenue Greek National Road 89 Greek National Road 91Ferry lines Edit Numerous ferry lines both normal ferries and high speed vessels connect the port of Piraeus with the islands of the region Other Edit Athens Mass Transit System Athens Metro Athens Tram Proastiakos Transit System Attica Sports EditFootball clubs Edit Premier and second division Superleague amp Football LeagueAEK Nea Filadelfeia Athens Apollon Athens Atromitos Peristeri Athens Egaleo FC or Egaleo Egaleo Athens Ethnikos Asteras Kesariani Athens Ethnikos Piraeus Piraeus Haidari F C Haidari Athens Ilisiakos Zografou Athens Ionikos Nikaia Piraeus Kallithea Kallithea Athens Olympiacos Piraeus Panathinaikos Athens Panionios Nea Smyrni Athens Proodeftiki Korydallos Piraeus Thrasivoulos Fyli West Attica Third division Football League 2Acharnaikos Acharnes Menidi Agios Dimitrios F C Agios Dimitrios Athens Aias Salamina Salamina Charavgiakos F C Ilioupoli Athens Ilioupoli GS Ilioupoli Athens Koropi AO Koropi Vyzas MegaraJunior division unassortedAittitos Spata Aris Petroupoli Petroupoli Athens Aris Vari FC Vari Artemis FC Artemida Loutsa Aspropyrgos F C Aspropyrgos Gyziakos Gyzi Athens Kouvaras AC Kouvaras Olympiakos Papagou Papagou Athens Panelefsiniakos Elefsina All sports Edit Ampelokipoi AC Athens in the area of Ampelokipoi fourth division Ethnikos GS Athens fourth division Fokianos Athinon Athens fourth divisionMini football Edit Mini football pitches Online bookings Mini football pitches and football academies Mini football pitchesReferences Edit a b Census 2021 GR PDF Press release Hellenic Statistical Authority 2022 07 19 Retrieved 2022 09 12 Sub national HDI Area Database Global Data Lab hdi globaldatalab org Retrieved 2018 09 13 FEK A 87 2010 Kallikratis reform law text in Greek Government Gazette Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30 to 263 of the EU average in 2018 Eurostat Regional Unemployment by NUTS2 Region Eurostat External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Attica Official website in Greek Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Attica region amp oldid 1152762965, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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