Magoula Μαγούλα |
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Coordinates: 38°5′N 23°31′E / 38.083°N 23.517°ECoordinates: 38°5′N 23°31′E / 38.083°N 23.517°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | West Attica |
Municipality | Elefsina |
• Municipal unit | 18.134 km2 (7.002 sq mi) |
Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Municipal unit | 4,992 |
• Municipal unit density | 280/km2 (710/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 190 18 |
Area code(s) | 210 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Magoula (Greek: Μαγούλα) is a town and former community (pop. 4,992 in 2011) of West Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Eleusis, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 18.134 km2.
Magoula is located 2 km east of Mandra, 5 km north of Eleusis and 21 km northwest of central Athens. The municipal unit of Magoúla also includes the village of Néos Póntos (pop. 257). Magoula is served by a station on the Athens Airport–Kiato railway. Motorway 6 runs southeast of the town.
Agios Dimitrios orthodox church in Magoula
Traditional house in Magoula