Nea Filadelfeia

Nea Filadelfeia Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια
Dekelias Ave
Location
Nea Filadelfeia
Coordinates	38°2′N 23°42′E / 38.033°N 23.7°E / 38.033; 23.7Coordinates: 38°2′N 23°42′E / 38.033°N 23.7°E / 38.033; 23.7
Location within Athens
Government
Country:	Greece
Region:	Attica
Regional unit:	Central Athens
Municipality:	Filadelfeia-Chalkidona
Population statistics (as of 2001)
Municipal unit
- Population:	24,112
- Area:	2.850 km2 (1 sq mi)
- Density:	8,460 /km2 (21,912 /sq mi)
Other
Time zone:	EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center):	110 m (361 ft)
Postal:	143 xx
Telephone:	210
Auto:	Z
Website
www.filadelfeia-dimos.gr

Nea Filadelfeia (Greek: Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια, meaning New Philadelphia) is a suburb in the northern part of Athens, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Filadelfeia-Chalkidona, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.^[1]

The suburb was settled by Greek refugees from Anatolia (specifically the region around the ancient city of Philadelphia) after the Greco-Turkish War. The Cephissus and Kifissos Avenue/GR-1/E75 is located to the NW. It is located north of the neighborhood of Patissia. It is located S of Attiki Odos, WSW of Kifissia and W of Kifissias Avenue, W of Marathonos Avenue, N of Athens, NE of Peristeri, E of Kifissou Avenue and SE of Acharnes. The main street of the suburb is a road linking with Pefki, Dekeleia Avenue and Patission Avenue.

Geography

The area was made up of farmlands and forests. The forests have been partially saved in the many squares and in the several parks today. In the early to mid-20th century, urban development replaced much of the farmlands. Today, much of the municipality is urbanized while the businesses are along the main roads. Many of the trees are aligned with the streets and in the squares and parks of Nea Filadelfeia. The biggest park to be found is called Alsos Neas Filadelfias, which covers almost 480 square meters of land and hosts many different trees. In the past it used to be a zoo as well as a park.

Education

Nea Filadelfeia has 9 Primary schools, 4 Secondary Schools (one of them is athletic type) and 3 High Schools. Among them is the 3rd High School of Nea Filadelfia "Miltos Kountouras", famous for the events and educational projects it frequently organizes through the school year.

Sports

The AEK sports club was established in Nea Filadelfeia in 1924. In particular, the Nikos Goumas Stadium was the home ground of AEK Athens FC from 1930 to 2003.

Historical population

Year	Population
1981	25,320
1991	25,261
2001	24,112

Climate

Nea Filadelfeia ,like most of Athens enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Winters are mild with mean January temperatures above 8 degrees Celsius , while Summers can be particularly hot with mean maximum July temperatures in their mid 30's. Nea Filadelfeia is notorious in Greece for its summer heat and according to H.N.M.S it registers Greece's highest mean maximum summer temperatures for the period 1955-1997.In June 2007 the H.N.M.S station of Filadelfeia has registered 47.5°C. [2]

Climate data for Nea Filadelfia, 136 m asl (1955-1997)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	12.5 (54.5)	13.5 (56.3)	15.7 (60.3)	20.2 (68.4)	26.0 (78.8)	31.1 (88.0)	33.5 (92.3)	33.2 (91.8)	29.2 (84.6)	23.3 (73.9)	18.1 (64.6)	14.1 (57.4)	22.53 (72.56)
Average low °C (°F)	5.2 (41.4)	5.4 (41.7)	6.7 (44.1)	9.6 (49.3)	13.9 (57.0)	18.2 (64.8)	20.8 (69.4)	20.7 (69.3)	17.3 (63.1)	13.4 (56.1)	9.8 (49.6)	6.8 (44.2)	12.32 (54.17)
Precipitation mm (inches)	56.9 (2.24)	46.7 (1.839)	40.7 (1.602)	30.8 (1.213)	22.7 (0.894)	10.6 (0.417)	5.8 (0.228)	6.0 (0.236)	13.9 (0.547)	52.6 (2.071)	58.3 (2.295)	69.1 (2.72)	414.1 (16.303)
Source: Hellenic National Meteorological Service[2]

Gallery

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  Lavriou street

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  Nea Filadelfia - typical worker's housing

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  Artificial lake in the park of Nea Filadelfia

Notable people

• Elena Nathanael, Greek actress

Sites of interest

• Nea Filadelfeia Ionikos Sports Center where the basketball, volleyball and handball teams Ionikos play. It is located at Sardeon and N. Trypia Streets.

See also

• List of municipalities of Attica

References

1. ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
2. ^ "Climatological Information for Nea Filadelfia, Greece", HNMS climatological table, web: [1].

External links

• Official website (Greek)
• Νέα Φιλαδέλφια
• Nea Filadelfeia News
• Nea Filadelfeia weather station reportage

	North: Acharnes	Northeast: Metamorfosi
West: Agioi Anargyroi	Nea Filadelfeia	East: Nea Ionia
Southwest: Nea Chalkidona	South: Athens	Southeast: Athens