Agia Varvara

Agia Varvara (Greek: Αγία Βαρβάρα, meaning Saint Barbara) is a suburb in the western part of Athens, Greece.

Agia Varvara

Αγία Βαρβάρα
Prophet Elias church in Agia Barbara
Agia Varvara
Location within the region
Coordinates: 38°00′N 23°39′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitWest Athens
Government
  MayorLampros Michos
Area
  Municipality2.425 km2 (0.936 sq mi)
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Municipality
26,550
  Municipality density11,000/km2 (28,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
123 51
Area code(s)210
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.agiavarvara.gr

Geography

Agia Varvara is situated east of the mountain Aigaleo (Greek: Αιγάλεω). It is 6 km (4 mi) west of central Athens. The municipality has an area of 2.425 km2.[2] It is served by the Agia Varvara and Agia Marina stations on Line 3 of the Athens Metro.

Historical population

YearPopulation
198129,259
199128,706
200130,562
201126,550

References

  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-21.
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