Oropos

Oropos
Ωρωπός
Aerial view of Oropos
Aerial view of Oropos
Oropos is located in Greece
Oropos
Oropos
Location within the region
Coordinates: 38°18′N 23°45′E / 38.300°N 23.750°E / 38.300; 23.750
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitEast Attica
Area
 • Municipality338.18 km2 (130.57 sq mi)
 • Community11.97 km2 (4.62 sq mi)
Elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Municipality31,811
 • Density94/km2 (240/sq mi)
 • Community
1,448
 • Community density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
190 15
Area code(s)22950
Vehicle registrationZ

Oropos (Greek: Ωρωπός) is a small town and a municipality in East Attica, Greece.

The village of Skala Oropou, within the bounds of the municipality, was the site an important ancient Greek city, Oropus, and the famous nearby sanctuary of Amphiaraos is still visible today.

  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.