Schimatari
Σχηματάρι
Schimatari is located in Greece
Schimatari
Schimatari
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 38°21′N 23°35′E / 38.350°N 23.583°E / 38.350; 23.583
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCentral Greece
Regional unitBoeotia
MunicipalityTanagra
  Municipal unit38.285 km2 (14.782 sq mi)
Elevation
95 m (312 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Municipal unit
7,173
  Municipal unit density190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationΒΙ

Schimatari (Greek: Σχηματάρι) is a town and a former municipality in Boeotia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Tanagra, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 38.285 km2.[3] Population 7,173 (2011). It is situated in the wide valley of the river Asopos, at 6 km from the South Euboean Gulf coast. The Motorway 1 (Athens - Lamia - Thessaloniki) passes north of Schimatari. Schimatari is located 13 km south of Chalcis, 23 km east of Thebes and 43 km north-northwest of Athens. The Tanagra Airport lies to the south.

An agricultural settlement until the 1980s, its proximity to Athens has led to a significant growth in industrial activities and population.

Subdivisions

The municipal unit Schimatari consists of one single community Schimatari, which contains the villages Oinoi, Plaka Dilesi and Schimatari.

Population

YearTown populationMunicipal unit population
19813,287-
19914,136-
20014,7258,095
20114,0357,173

Twin cities

See also

References

  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  3. "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
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