Anthousa Ανθούσα |
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Coordinates: 38°2′N 23°52′E / 38.033°N 23.867°ECoordinates: 38°2′N 23°52′E / 38.033°N 23.867°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | East Attica |
Municipality | Pallini |
• Municipal unit | 3.865 km2 (1.492 sq mi) |
Elevation | 338 m (1,109 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Municipal unit | 2,132 |
• Municipal unit density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 153 xx |
Area code(s) | 210 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Website | - |
Anthousa (Greek: Ανθούσα meaning "in blossom") is a suburban town in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pallini, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 3.865 km2.
Anthousa is situated in the eastern part of the Athens conurbation, at about 300 m elevation. It lies in the southern foothills of the Penteliko Mountain. It is 3 km north of Pallini, 2 km south of Penteli and 14 km northeast of Athens city centre. Motorway 6 passes southwest of Anthousa.