Schimatari

Schimatari
Σχηματάρι
Schimatari

Coordinates: 38°21′N 23°35′E / 38.350°N 23.583°E / 38.350; 23.583Coordinates: 38°21′N 23°35′E / 38.350°N 23.583°E / 38.350; 23.583
Country Greece
Administrative region Central Greece
Regional unit Boeotia
Municipality Tanagra
  Municipal unit 131.3 km2 (50.7 sq mi)
Elevation 95 m (312 ft)
Population (2001)[1]
  Municipal unit 8,095
  Municipal unit density 62/km2 (160/sq mi)
Community
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration ΒΙ

Schimatari (Greek: Σχηματάρι) is a town and a former municipality in Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Tanagra, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] Population 8,095 (2001). It is situated in the wide valley of the river Asopos, at 6 km from the South Euboean Gulf coast. The Motorway 1 (Athens - Lamia - Thessaloniki) passes north of Schimatari. Schimatari is located 13 km south of Chalcis, 23 km east of Thebes and 43 km north-northwest of Athens. The Tanagra Airport lies to the south.

An agricultural settlement until the 1980s, its proximity to Athens has led to a significant growth in industrial activities and population.

Subdivisions

The municipal unit Schimatari consists of one single community Schimatari, which contains the villages Oinoi, Plaka Dilesi and Schimatari.

Population

Year Town population Municipal unit population
1981 3,287 -
1991 4,136 -
2001 4,725 8,095

Twin cities

See also

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References

  1. De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
  2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
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