Magoula, Attica
Magoula (Template:Langx) is a suburban town of Athens and former community (pop. 4,992 in 2011) of West Attica, located in the Thriasio Plain. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Elefsina, of which it is a municipal unit.[1] The municipal unit has an area of 18.134 km2.[2]
Magoula is located 2 km east of Mandra, 5 km north of Elefsina and 21 km northwest of central Athens. The municipal unit of Magoúla also includes the village of Néos Póntos. Magoula is served by a station on the Athens Airport–Patras railway. The A6 motorway runs southeast of the town.
Climate
According to the National Observatory of Athens station located in north Magoula the area has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification: Csa) with mild winters and very hot summers. The Thriasio Plain is particularly vulnerable to high temperatures due to its topography.[3] Template:Weather box
Historical population
| Year | Town population | Municipal unit population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1,915 | - |
| 1991 | 2,663 | - |
| 2001 | 3,728 | 4,005 |
| 2011 | 4,735 | 4,992 |
| 2021 | 4,956 | 5,176 |
Gallery
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Agios Dimitrios orthodox church in Magoula
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Traditional house in Magoula
