Voula
Voula
Βούλα | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
 View of Voula | |
  Voula Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 37°51′N 23°45′E / 37.850°N 23.750°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | East Attica |
| Municipality | Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 8.787 km2 (3.393 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 28,364 |
| • Municipal unit density | 3,200/km2 (8,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 166 73 |
| Area code(s) | 210 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
| Website | www.dimosvoulas.gr |
Voula (Greek: Βούλα) is a southern suburb of Athens and former municipality in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 8.787 km2.[3] Grigoris Kasidokostas is the mayor, elected at 14 November 2010 for the new municipality Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni.
Geography
Voula is a southern suburb of Athens, 16 km south of the city centre. It is located on the Saronic Gulf coast, at the southwestern foot of the Hymettus mountain. Adjacent coast towns are Glyfada to the northwest and Vouliagmeni to the south. The Greek National Road 91 (Athens - Sounio) passes through Voula. One of the largest hospitals in the Athens conurbation, "Asklipieio", lies in the northern part of Voula. It is served by the southern terminus of the Athens Tram lines 3 and 5, Asklipieio Voulas.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 10,539 |
| 1991 | 17,998 |
| 2001 | 25,532 |
| 2011 | 28,364 |
Sports
Voula hosts the basketball club Proteas Voulas, founded in 1980.
See also
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
External links
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