Filothei Φιλοθέη |
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Spring 2009 in G Ventiri street.
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Coordinates: 38°1′N 23°47′E / 38.017°N 23.783°ECoordinates: 38°1′N 23°47′E / 38.017°N 23.783°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | North Athens |
Municipality | Filothei-Psychiko |
• Municipal unit | 2.301 km2 (0.888 sq mi) |
Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Municipal unit | 7,302 |
• Municipal unit density | 3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 152 xx |
Area code(s) | 210 |
Vehicle registration | Z |
Website | philothei.ichscommunication.gr |
Filothei (Greek: Φιλοθέη) is a green, affluent northeastern suburb of Athens, Greece, consisting mainly of hillside villas, relatively close to the Olympic Stadium. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Filothei-Psychiko, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 2.301 km2.
One of the traditionally rich northern suburbs of Athens, Filothei has been historically home to important people such as politicians and businessmen; it is also home to many of Athens' foreign residents, especially those employed in diplomatic capacities.