Zefyri
Ζεφύρι | |
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Coordinates: 38°4′N 23°43′E / 38.067°N 23.717°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | West Attica |
Municipality | Fyli |
Area | |
• Municipal unit | 1.400 km2 (0.541 sq mi) |
Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Municipal unit | 9,901 |
• Municipal unit density | 7,100/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 134 51 |
Area code(s) | 210 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Zefyri (Greek: Ζεφύρι) is a suburb of Athens and former municipality in West Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Fyli, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 1.400 km2.[3]
Zefyri is situated near the northeastern end of the Aigaleo mountains. Its built-up area is continuous with those of the neighbouring suburbs Ano Liosia, Acharnes and Kamatero. The A6 motorway passes through Zefyri, by the 440 m cut and cover Zefyri Tunnel. Zefyri is 2 km southeast of Ano Liosia, 2 km southwest of Acharnes and about 10 km north of Athens city centre. The old metric Piraeus–Patras railway and the new Athens Airport–Patras railway pass through Zefyri.
The earthquake of 7 September 1999 damaged some tens of homes.