Elliniko

For other uses, see Elliniko (disambiguation).
Elliniko
Ελληνικό
Municipal unit
Elliniko is located in Greece
Elliniko
Elliniko
Location within South Athens regional unit
Coordinates: 37°52′N 23°44′E / 37.867°N 23.733°E / 37.867; 23.733
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitSouth Athens
MunicipalityElliniko-Argyroupoli
Area
 • Municipal unit7.127 km2 (2.752 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Municipal unit
16,715
 • Municipal unit density2,300/km2 (6,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
167 xx
Area code(s)210
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.elliniko-argyroupoli.gr

Elliniko (Greek: Ελληνικό, meaning 'Hellenic' or 'Greek') is a coastal municipality in the Attica region and a southern suburban town in the Athens agglomeration, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Elliniko-Argyroupoli, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] Elliniko is known for the former Hellinikon Olympic Complex, a temporary sporting complex building on the grounds of the former Ellinikon International Airport used for the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Paralympics.

Elliniko is the site of a major development project for coastal Athens beginning in 2020 and due for completion in 2026 - the Hellenikon Metropolitan Park consisting of luxury homes, hotels, a casino, a marina, shops, offices and Greece's tallest buildings such as the Riviera Tower[3] and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.[4]

History

In 1922 after the Greco-Turkish War, many refuges, especially from the Sürmene town of Pontus, settled in the northernmost area of Elliniko, which was subsequently named Sourmena (Σούρμενα).

Geography

Elliniko is situated near the Saronic Gulf coast, 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Athens city centre, in the Athens Riviera. The municipality has an area of 7.127 km2 (2.752 sq mi)>.[5] The former airport is in the western part of the municipal unit, near the coast. Most of the residential area is in the eastern part, east of the former airport. The northern part of the airport has been converted to a sports complex. There are plans to convert the remaining part into a park.

Elliniko is well connected to the centre of Athens through a new line of the Athens metro (Elliniko station). The Athens Tram serves the coastal part of Elliniko.

Climate

According to the data provided by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Elliniko, like much of the southern suburbs of Athens, has an average annual temperature of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and receives 366.5 mm (14.43 in) of precipitation per year thus it marginally falls into the BSh hot semi-arid climate category with strong Mediterranean influences (Csa) according to the Köppen climate classification. The highest temperature recorded is 43.0 °C (109 °F) on August 3, 2021,[6] while the lowest is −4.2 °C (24.4 °F) on 18 February 2008.[7] The highest minimum temperature of 32.9 °C (91 °F) was recorded on July 26, 2023. [8] Fog is rare,[9] while thunderstorms occur sparsely throughout the year. Snowfall is not very common, though it occurs almost every year, but it rarely causes severe disruption to daily life, in contrast to the northern parts of Athens, such as Kifisia.

Climate data for Elliniko, coastal Athens (1955–2010), Extremes (1957–present), 28 m asl
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 22.4
(72.3) 		24.2
(75.6) 		27.0
(80.6) 		30.9
(87.6) 		35.6
(96.1) 		40.0
(104.0) 		42.2
(108.0) 		43.0
(109.4) 		37.2
(99.0) 		35.2
(95.4) 		28.6
(83.5) 		22.9
(73.2) 		43.0
(109.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 13.6
(56.5) 		14.1
(57.4) 		15.9
(60.6) 		19.6
(67.3) 		24.4
(75.9) 		29.2
(84.6) 		32.2
(90.0) 		32.2
(90.0) 		28.3
(82.9) 		23.4
(74.1) 		18.8
(65.8) 		15.1
(59.2) 		22.2
(72.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 10.3
(50.5) 		10.6
(51.1) 		12.4
(54.3) 		16.1
(61.0) 		20.9
(69.6) 		25.6
(78.1) 		28.3
(82.9) 		28.2
(82.8) 		24.3
(75.7) 		19.6
(67.3) 		15.4
(59.7) 		11.9
(53.4) 		18.6
(65.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 7.0
(44.6) 		7.1
(44.8) 		8.5
(47.3) 		11.5
(52.7) 		15.8
(60.4) 		20.3
(68.5) 		23.0
(73.4) 		23.1
(73.6) 		19.6
(67.3) 		15.7
(60.3) 		12.0
(53.6) 		8.8
(47.8) 		14.4
(57.9)
Record low °C (°F) −2.9
(26.8) 		−4.2
(24.4) 		−2.0
(28.4) 		0.6
(33.1) 		8.0
(46.4) 		11.4
(52.5) 		15.5
(59.9) 		16.0
(60.8) 		10.4
(50.7) 		3.0
(37.4) 		1.4
(34.5) 		−2.0
(28.4) 		−4.2
(24.4)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 47.7
(1.88) 		38.5
(1.52) 		42.3
(1.67) 		25.5
(1.00) 		14.3
(0.56) 		5.4
(0.21) 		6.3
(0.25) 		6.2
(0.24) 		12.3
(0.48) 		45.9
(1.81) 		60.1
(2.37) 		62.0
(2.44) 		366.5
(14.43)
Average rainy days 12.9 11.4 11.3 9.3 6.4 3.6 1.7 1.6 4.7 8.6 10.9 13.5 95.9
Average relative humidity (%) 69.3 68.0 65.9 62.2 58.2 51.8 46.6 46.8 54.0 62.6 69.2 70.4 60.4
Mean monthly sunshine hours 130.2 134.4 182.9 231.0 291.4 336.0 362.7 341.0 276.0 207.7 153.0 127.1 2,773.4
Source 1: HNMS (1955–2010 normals)[10]
Source 2: Deutscher Wetterdienst (Extremes 1961–1990),[11] Info Climat (Extremes 1991–present)[12][13]
Climate data for Elliniko, 28 m asl (1991-2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 13.3
(55.9) 		14.1
(57.4) 		16.5
(61.7) 		20.3
(68.5) 		25.2
(77.4) 		30.4
(86.7) 		33.2
(91.8) 		33.5
(92.3) 		29.0
(84.2) 		23.9
(75.0) 		18.8
(65.8) 		14.6
(58.3) 		22.7
(72.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6.9
(44.4) 		7.1
(44.8) 		8.8
(47.8) 		11.8
(53.2) 		16.1
(61.0) 		20.7
(69.3) 		23.5
(74.3) 		23.8
(74.8) 		20.1
(68.2) 		16.2
(61.2) 		12.1
(53.8) 		8.8
(47.8) 		14.7
(58.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 48.0
(1.89) 		44.2
(1.74) 		43.0
(1.69) 		27.6
(1.09) 		17.0
(0.67) 		10.0
(0.39) 		9.1
(0.36) 		3.3
(0.13) 		19.4
(0.76) 		34.2
(1.35) 		66.6
(2.62) 		60.4
(2.38) 		382.8
(15.07)
Source: Info Climat (Averages 1991–2020),[14] OGIMET[15]

Economy

Hellenic Imperial Airways had its head office in Elliniko.[16] The Greek Civil Aviation Authority also has its head office in Elliniko.[17] Elliniko is also home for the Greek national weather agency (ΕΜΥ).

Sports

Hellinikon Olympic Complex is located in Elliniko. It was built for the staging of the 2004 Summer Olympics and consists five venues. Elliniko also houses the basketball club Elliniko-Sourmena B.C. with many achievements in women's basketball.

Historical population

Year Population
1981 11,498
1991 13,517
2001 16,740
2011 17,259
2021 16,715

See also

References

  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  3. ^ Kanagias, Christos (2022-08-10). "The permit has been issued for the Riviera Tower, the tallest building in Greece, to be erected at the Ellinikon by Lamda Development". The Ellinikon. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  4. ^ Πισπιρίγκος, Γιάννης (2022-11-03). "Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens: Η κορωνίδα του Ελληνικού". Construction (in Greek). Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "16716: Athens (closed) Airport (Greece)". ogimet.com. OGIMET. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  7. ^ "16716: Athens (closed) Airport (Greece)". ogimet.com. OGIMET. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  8. ^ "HNMS". Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Ομίχλη στα νότια προάστια της Αττικής". News.gr. 2014-02-19. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  10. ^ "Climatic Data for selected stations in Greece: Elliniko (Elliniko)". Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 5 Feb 2021.
  11. ^ "Klimatafel von Athen Flughafen (Hellinikon) / Griechenland" (PDF). Baseline climate means (1961–1990) from stations all over the world. Deutscher Wetterdienst. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  12. ^ "Climatic Data for selected stations in Greece: Athens Airport". Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  13. ^ Kapikian, Etienne [@EKMeteo] (9 January 2021). "Aussi 22.4°C #Athènes-Ellinikon record mensuel à la station" (Tweet) (in French). Archived from the original on 9 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "Climatic Data for selected stations in Greece: Athens Airport". Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  15. ^ https://www.ogimet.com/ranking.phtml.en [bare URL]
  16. ^ "Contact Us Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine." Hellenic Imperial Airways. Retrieved on 10 May 2011. "Athens / Greece Hellenic Imperial Airways (Head Offices) 22, Vouliagmenis Ave. 16777 Hellinikon Athens - Greece"
  17. ^ "Contact us Archived 2011-10-01 at the Wayback Machine." Civil Aviation Authority. Retrieved on 26 May 2011. "ADDRESS: 1, Vasileos Georgiou Av. HELLINIKO T.K. 160604" - Address in Greek Archived 2011-10-01 at the Wayback Machine: "ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ : Βασ. Γεωργίου 1 Ελληνικό Τ.Κ. 16604"