Athens, Attica

Athens: Located in the Attica region of Greece, this capital city is the historical heart of ancient Greece and a significant center for arts, philosophy, and democracy.

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Quick Facts about Athens

Population 664,046
Country Kingdom of Greece, Roman Empire, Classical Athens, Duchy of Athens, First Hellenic Republic, Ottoman Empire, Greece, Byzantine Empire
State Attica (Greece)
County Nomarchía Athínas
Postal code 10..., 11..., 120xx
Plate code XP, IE, TT, YH, XY, IM, IK, XE, YA, XH, BM, IY, ZH, IB, XX, XT, BN, IX, OA, YB, ZZ, XZ, IZ, IP, YE, BK, HY, IO, IT, BP, ZM, ZK, IA, YZ
Phone Area Codes 210
Area 39 km2
Official name Αθήνα
Continent Europe
Latitude & Longitude 37.9838,23.7278
Named for Athena
Official language Greek
Altitude 558 feet / 170 meters
Capital city Athens is capital of Second Hellenic Republic, Attica Prefecture, Duchy of Athens, Central Athens Regional Unit, Greek military junta of 1967–1974, Attica Region, 4th of August Regime, Hellenic Republic, Kingdom of Greece, Greece, Athens Municipality
Establishment January 01, -7000 (9026 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern European Time, UTC+03:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 03:58:10 (23rd April 2026)
Athens Montage L image
Athens Montage L image

Geography

Athens is located at 37°59'2"N 23°43'40"E (37.9837600, 23.7278400).

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Official website of Athens

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1856 30,969 - census
1861 41,298 25.01% census
2011 664,046 93.78% census
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Athens Road Map
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Athens Metro Map 1
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