Kouvaras

Kouvaras
Κουβαράς
Kouvaras

Coordinates: 37°50′N 23°58′E / 37.833°N 23.967°E / 37.833; 23.967Coordinates: 37°50′N 23°58′E / 37.833°N 23.967°E / 37.833; 23.967
Country Greece
Administrative region Attica
Regional unit East Attica
Municipality Saronikos
  Municipal unit 24.371 km2 (9.410 sq mi)
Elevation 209 m (686 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
  Municipal unit 2,008
  Municipal unit density 82/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 190 03
Area code(s) 22910
Vehicle registration Z
Website www.koinotita-kouvara.gr
Aerial view of Kalivia Thorikou, Kouvaras and Keratea as seen from the northwest

Kouvaras (Greek: Κουβαράς) is a village and a former community in East Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Saronikos, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 24.371 km2.[3]

Geography

Kouvaras is situated in the southeastern part of the Attica peninsula. There are several low mountains around Kouvaras, including Panion to its southwest and Merenta to its north. It is 2 km north of Keratea, 4 km southeast of Kalyvia Thorikou and 27 km southeast of Athens city centre. The Greek National Road 89 (Gerakas - Koropi - Lavrio - Sounio) passes southwest of the town. The municipal unit Kouvaras also includes the village Neos Kouvaras (pop. 566), 1 km to the southwest.

Historical population

Year Village population Municipal unit population
1981 1,194 -
1991 928 1,369
2001 1,091 1,542
2011 1,426 2,008

References

  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
  3. "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
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