Saronida

Saronida Σαρωνίδα
Saronida
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 37°44′N 23°54′E / 37.733°N 23.900°ECoordinates: 37°44′N 23°54′E / 37.733°N 23.900°E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Attica
Regional unit	East Attica
Municipality	Saronikos
• Municipal unit	6.670 km^2 (2.575 sq mi)
Elevation	10 m (30 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
• Municipal unit	2,932
• Municipal unit density	440/km^2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code	190 13
Area code(s)	22910
Vehicle registration	Z

Saronida (Greek: Σαρωνίδα) is a seaside resort village and former community in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Saronikos, of which it is a municipal unit.^[2] The municipal unit has an area of 6.670 km².^[3]

Geography

Saronida is located on the Saronic Gulf coast, in the southeastern part of the Attica peninsula. It lies on the western foot of the Olympos hill. It is 2 km northwest of Anavyssos, 10 km south of Kalyvia Thorikou and 31 km southeast of Athens city centre. Greek National Road 91 (Athens - Sounio) passes through the town.

Saronida is connected to Athens by bus services.

View of Saronida

Historical population

Year	Population
1981	733
1991	1,572
2001	2,102
2011	2,932

References

1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
3. "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.

External links

• Greek Travel Pages