Chalandri
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Chalandri Χαλάνδρι |
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Proastiakos Station of Doukissis Plakentias at Chalandri
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 Chalandri
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| Coordinates: 38°1′N 23°48′E / 38.017°N 23.800°ECoordinates: 38°1′N 23°48′E / 38.017°N 23.800°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | North Athens |
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| • Mayor | Simeon Roussos (KKE; since 2014) |
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| • Municipality | 10.805 km2 (4.172 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 74,192 |
| • Municipality density | 6,900/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 152 xx |
| Area code(s) | 210 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
| Website | www.halandri.gr |
Chalandri (Greek: Χαλάνδρι, Ancient Greek: Φλύα, Phlya) is a suburb in the northern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. It is a municipality of the Attica region.
Chalandri is a suburb in Northern Athens, around 12 kilometres (7 miles) from the centre; its location corresponds with one of the 10 ancient demes (boroughs) of Athens, known as Phlya (Greek: Φλύα). The municipality has an area of 10.805 km2. Chalandri was a small village until the rapid expansion of Athens during the 1960s and 1970s. Its built-up area is now continuous with those of the neighbouring suburbs Filothei, Marousi, Vrilissia, Agia Paraskevi, Cholargos, Neo Psychiko and Psychiko. Nevertheless, it has still a high ratio of open green areas per citizen in the Athens agglomeration. Several embassies are based in Chalandri. It is one of the largest suburbs in terms of population, with more than 70,000 residents. It holds an independent municipality status since 1944. Chalandri is served by the Chalandri metro station.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Chalandri has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.
American Community Schools is located in Chalandri.
Municipal Infirmary of Chalandri
Gialvalis Clinic is located at Chalandri and specializes in thyroid gland.
Sport clubs of Chalandri with presence in Greek national divisions are AE Chalandriou (Athlitiki Enosi Chalandriou), GS Chalandriou (Gymnastikos Syllogos Chalandriou) and Nireas Chalandriou. The municipality of Chalandri has also created an extensive channel of sports installations such as tennis courts, football pitches, volleyball and basketball indoor and outdoor courts and also pools in order to enhance the athletic spirit of the inhabitants.
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