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Magoula, Attica

Magoula
Μαγούλα
Magoula is located in Greece
Magoula
Magoula
Coordinates: 38°5′N 23°31′E / 38.083°N 23.517°E / 38.083; 23.517Coordinates: 38°5′N 23°31′E / 38.083°N 23.517°E / 38.083; 23.517
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


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