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Glyka Nera

Glyka Nera
Γλυκά Νερά
Main Square
Main Square
Glyka Nera is located in Greece
Glyka Nera
Glyka Nera
Coordinates: 37°59.5′N 23°50.9′E / 37.9917°N 23.8483°E / 37.9917; 23.8483Coordinates: 37°59.5′N 23°50.9′E / 37.9917°N 23.8483°E / 37.9917; 23.8483
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.


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