Thrakomakedones (Greek language: Θρακομακεδόνες from Thrace and Macedonia), is a town in the regional unit East Attica, in Attica region, Greece. It is a northern suburb of Athens. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Acharnes, of which it is a municipal unit.
Overview
Thrakomakedones is situated in the southern foothills of the
Parnitha mountains, at the northern edge of the
Athens conurbation. It is 5 km northeast of
Acharnes and 16 km north of Athens city centre. The 1999 Athens earthquake affected Thrakomakedones, causing severe damage to several houses and a school. During a
heatwave, on 7 August 2021 wildfires affecting Greece were spreading towards Thrakomakedones; many people left their homes.
Climate
Thrakomakedones has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification:
Csa). Thrakomakedones experiences hot, relatively dry summers and cool, wet winters.
Historical population
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| 1,101 |
| 3,135 |
| 4,780 |
| 6,200 |
| 7,312 |
Notable people
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Apostolos Kaldaras, well known musician.
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Vicky Moscholiou, well known singer during the 60s and 70s.
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Chris Menidiatis, famous singer.
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Eleni Tsaligopoulou, famous Greek singer.
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Filippos Pliatsikas, singer and founder of Pyx Lax band.
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Kostas Tsoklis, artist.
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Demos Veroukas, millionaire businessman and owner of Bazaar Supermarkets.
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George Konitopoulos, famous Greek singer.
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Nikos Sidiropoulos, former footballer, dentist and editor.
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Dimitris Kontominas, millionaire businessman and owner of Interamerican, Alpha TV
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Charalambos Crommidas, millionaire businessman and owner of Fortis Mantis Group.
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Yannis Boutaris, politicians and owner of Boutari Wine Company.
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Konstantinos Kostoulas, owner of Kostoulas group.
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Dimitris Kostopoulos, millionaire businessman and owner of Mevaco.
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Dimitris Koutras, millionaire constructor and former shareholder and head of Ellaktor and Intrakat.
Twin towns
See also
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List of municipalities of Attica
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