Schimatari Σχηματάρι |
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Coordinates: 38°21′N 23°35′E / 38.350°N 23.583°ECoordinates: 38°21′N 23°35′E / 38.350°N 23.583°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Central Greece |
Regional unit | Boeotia |
Municipality | Tanagra |
• Municipal unit | 38.285 km2 (14.782 sq mi) |
Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Municipal unit | 7,173 |
• Municipal unit density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Vehicle registration | ΒΙ |
Schimatari (Greek: Σχηματάρι) is a town and a former municipality in Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Tanagra, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 38.285 km2. Population 7,173 (2011). It is situated in the wide valley of the river Asopos, at 6 km from the South Euboean Gulf coast. The Motorway 1 (Athens - Lamia - Thessaloniki) passes north of Schimatari. Schimatari is located 13 km south of Chalcis, 23 km east of Thebes and 43 km north-northwest of Athens. The Tanagra Airport lies to the south.
An agricultural settlement until the 1980s, its proximity to Athens has led to a significant growth in industrial activities and population.
The municipal unit Schimatari consists of one single community Schimatari, which contains the villages Oinoi, Plaka Dilesi and Schimatari.