Agioi Anargyroi
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Agioi Anargyroi is a suburb in the northern part of Athens
, Greece
, named for Saints Cosmas and Damian
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.
It is located SW of Kifissia
, W of Marathonos Avenue, NE of Athens
, E of Peristeri . The main streets are Kifissou Avenue which is now a superhighway which is also GR-1
/E75
for northbound and GR-89
for the southbound lanes, a municipal boundary to its west. Treis Gefyres (Three bridges in English) on the south of Agioi Anargyroi were renovated between 1996 and 2001. Another main street links to Nea Filadelfeia
. Attiki Odos
is 3 km (1.86 mi) south. Also Thivon Avenue runs to the west.
Agioi Anagryroi has schools, lyceums, gymnasia, churches, banks, a train station, a sports centre, cinemas, post offices and squares (plateies
). The church in its main square was built by a former mayor, Ilias Melas.
The main railway line of OSE from Athens to Thessaloniki runs across the town, from south to north. There is also a station on the old SPAP
line used only by freight and departmental trains. A suburban railway
station is under construction on the OSE mainline.
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, named for Saints Cosmas and Damian
Saints Cosmas and Damian
Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers, physicians, and early Christian martyrs born in Cilicia, part of today's Turkey. They practiced their profession in the seaport of Ayas, Adana, then in the Roman province of Syria...
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.
It is located SW of Kifissia
Kifissia
Kifissia or Kifisia is one of the most expensive northern suburbs of Athens, mainly accessed via Kifissias Avenue, running all the way from central Athens up to Theseos Avenue in the suburb of Nea Erythraia. It has traditionally been home to the major Greek political families...
, W of Marathonos Avenue, NE of Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, E of Peristeri . The main streets are Kifissou Avenue which is now a superhighway which is also GR-1
Greek National Road 1
The Greek Motorway 1 is a motorway, partly under construction, and the 2nd longest in Greece. It is the principal north-south road connection in Greece, connecting the country's capital Athens with the regions of Thessaly and Macedonia, as well as the country's second largest city,...
/E75
European route E75
European route E 75 is part of the International E-road network, which is a series of main roads in Europe.The E 75 starts from Vardø, Norway in the Barents Sea and runs south through Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia and Republic of Macedonia to Sitia, Greece on...
for northbound and GR-89
Greek National Road 89
Greek National Road 89 is a highway that goes from Koropi to Lavrio as a continuation of the Attiki Odos route. It starts from the Airport intersection near Koropi and ends at the Lavrio port. It has two lanes per direction. It has 6 traffic lights, making it more like an urban avenue rather than a...
for the southbound lanes, a municipal boundary to its west. Treis Gefyres (Three bridges in English) on the south of Agioi Anargyroi were renovated between 1996 and 2001. Another main street links to Nea Filadelfeia
Nea Filadelfeia
Nea Filadelfeia is a suburb in the northern part of Athens, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Filadelfeia-Chalkidona, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit....
. Attiki Odos
Attiki Odos
Attiki Odos is a privately owned toll motorway in Greece. The Proastiakos high-speed suburban rail is set almost entirely in the median of the motorway, along its main section. The motorway's numbers are 6 for the main section, 64 for the Hymettus Beltway and 65 for the Aigaleo Beltway...
is 3 km (1.86 mi) south. Also Thivon Avenue runs to the west.
Geography
The area was made up of farmlands and some forests dominated the area. The forests are in the squares. In the mid-20th century, urban development replaced much of the farmlands. Today, much of the municipality are urbanized while the businesses are within the main roads. Many of the trees are aligned with the streets and in squares.Agioi Anagryroi has schools, lyceums, gymnasia, churches, banks, a train station, a sports centre, cinemas, post offices and squares (plateies
Plateia
Plateia or platia is the Greek word for town square. Most Greek and Cypriot cities have several town squares which are a point of reference in travelling and guiding...
). The church in its main square was built by a former mayor, Ilias Melas.
The main railway line of OSE from Athens to Thessaloniki runs across the town, from south to north. There is also a station on the old SPAP
Piraeus, Athens and Peloponnese Railways
Piraeus, Athens and Peloponnese Railways or SPAP was a Greek railway company founded in 1882, which owned and operated the line connecting Piraeus and Athens to Peloponnese. The company was nationalized in 1954 and absorbed by the Hellenic State Railways in 1962.-History:The first line section...
line used only by freight and departmental trains. A suburban railway
Proastiakos
Proastiakós , is the name used for the suburban services of TrainOSE, servicing Greece's three largest cities: Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras; providing them with modern commuter rail links, towards their suburbs and also towards other cities and towns located around them.The service, operated by...
station is under construction on the OSE mainline.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 26,094 |
| 1981 | 30,320 |
| 1991 | 30,739 |
| 2001 | 32,957 |