Glyka Nera Γλυκά Νερά |
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Coordinates: 37°59.5′N 23°50.9′E / 37.9917°N 23.8483°ECoordinates: 37°59.5′N 23°50.9′E / 37.9917°N 23.8483°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | East Attica |
Municipality | Paiania |
• Municipal unit | 9.238 km2 (3.567 sq mi) |
Elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Municipal unit | 11,049 |
• Municipal unit density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 153 xx |
Area code(s) | 210 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Website | www.glikanera.gr |
Glyka Nera (Greek: Γλυκά Νερά meaning "sweet waters"), is a rapidly growing suburb in the northeastern part of Athens, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Paiania, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 9.238 km2.
Glyka Nera is situated on the eastern slope of the northernmost part of the forested Hymettus mountain. It is 11 km east of central Athens, and 11 km northwest of the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Adjacent towns are Gerakas to the northeast and Paiania to the south. Motorway 64 passes north of the town.