Nea Chalkidona Νέα Χαλκηδόνα |
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Coordinates: 38°1.7′N 23°43.8′E / 38.0283°N 23.7300°ECoordinates: 38°1.7′N 23°43.8′E / 38.0283°N 23.7300°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | Central Athens |
Municipality | Filadelfeia-Chalkidona |
• Municipal unit | 0.800 km2 (0.309 sq mi) |
Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Municipal unit | 9,822 |
• Municipal unit density | 12,000/km2 (32,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 143 xx |
Area code(s) | 210 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Website | http://www.neahalkidona.gr |
Nea Chalkidona (Greek: Νέα Χαλκηδόνα, meaning New Chalcedon) is a suburb of Athens, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Filadelfeia-Chalkidona, of which it is a municipal unit.
Nea Chalkidona is an inner suburb of Athens, located 5 km north of the city centre. Its built-up area is continuous with that of Athens and the surrounding northern suburbs Agioi Anargyroi and Nea Filadelfeia. At 0.80 km² it is the smallest municipal unit in the Athens metropolitan area. Motorway 1 (Athens - Thessaloniki) and Greek National Road 1 pass through Nea Chalkidona. The nearest commuter rail station is Ano Patisia metro station.