Sepolia

Sepolia
Σεπόλια
Neighbourhood
Location within Athens municipality
Location within Athens municipality
Coordinates: 38°00′10″N 23°42′49″E / 38.00278°N 23.71361°E / 38.00278; 23.71361
CountryGreece
RegionAttica
CityAthens
Postal code
104 43, 104 44
Area code210
Websitewww.cityofathens.gr

Sepolia (Greek: Σεπόλια pronounced [seˈpo.ʎa]) is a neighborhood in Athens, Greece. The Sepolia metro station is situated in the neighborhood. Sepolia owes to its name in the Greek phrase esopolis (έσω πόλις), which means "inside the city".[1] Sepolia was a remote settlement until the latter part of the 19th century, a few kilometers away from Athens. The Greek Census of that period didn't include Sepolia as part of Athens. The Census of 1879, for example, refers to a population of 278 inhabitants.[2] During the following years, Sepolia joined Athens as a result of a population explosion.

Notable people

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Thanasis Antetokounmpo playing basketball at a local court in Sepolia, Athens in 2015

Transport

In the past, it was also served by the Thymarakia suburban station and by tram 8 in Agios Meletis.

References

  1. ^ "Από που πήραν το όνομά τους διάφορες περιοχές της Αθήνας". pathfinder.gr. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  2. ^ Greek census 1879

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