Cholargos

In today's world, Cholargos has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people. From its impact on society to its influence on the economy, Cholargos sparks numerous discussions and debates in different areas. Given its importance, it is crucial to carefully analyze the key aspects related to Cholargos, from its origins and evolution to its impact on daily life. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of Cholargos and its relevance in the current context.

For the deme of ancient Attica, see Cholargos (deme).

Ηolargos
Χολαργός
Municipal unit
Ηolargos is located in Greece
Ηolargos
Ηolargos
Location within North Athens regional unit
Coordinates: 38°0′N 23°48′E / 38.000°N 23.800°E / 38.000; 23.800
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitNorth Athens
MunicipalityPapagou-Cholargos
Area
 • Municipal unit3.950 km2 (1.525 sq mi)
Elevation
202 m (663 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Municipal unit
31,304
 • Municipal unit density7,900/km2 (21,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
155 61, 155 62
Area code(s)210 65
Vehicle registrationI, Y, Z

Holargos (Greek: Χολαργός, also: Cholargos) is a town and a suburb in the Athens urban area, Greece, located northeast of the Athens city proper and about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) away from Syntagma Square. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Papagou-Cholargos, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 3.950 km2.[3] The main thoroughfare is Mesogeion Avenue, which connects Cholargos with central Athens and the A6 motorway.

Cholargos was the name of a deme of ancient Attica. The most prominent citizen of ancient Cholargos was Pericles. Cholargos was part of the community of Chalandri until 1933, when it became a separate community. It became a municipality in 1963.[4]

Climate

Cholargos, as most of Attica, features a typical Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Because of its location at the base of mountain Hymettus, Cholargos is strongly influenced by cold air masses that travel down the mountain, hence it is cooler that most of Athens, like downtown Athens or seaside locations.

Below is the data for the Nomismatokpeio Station.[5] The station is active since 1 July 2020, so 2021 is the only year which was registered whole.

The following chart is not highly accurate, since it features only one year of record, but can be used as a guideline.

Climate data for Nomismatokopeio 2021
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 14.2
(57.6) 		14.8
(58.6) 		15.1
(59.2) 		19.5
(67.1) 		26.9
(80.4) 		29.6
(85.3) 		33.4
(92.1) 		33.9
(93.0) 		27.4
(81.3) 		20.2
(68.4) 		18.2
(64.8) 		13.5
(56.3) 		22.22
(72.00)
Daily mean °C (°F) 10.9
(51.6) 		11.0
(51.8) 		11.2
(52.2) 		15
(59) 		22.0
(71.6) 		24.9
(76.8) 		29.0
(84.2) 		29.2
(84.6) 		23.3
(73.9) 		16.9
(62.4) 		14.9
(58.8) 		10.7
(51.3) 		18.25
(64.85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 7.9
(46.2) 		7.7
(45.9) 		8.0
(46.4) 		11.1
(52.0) 		17.9
(64.2) 		20.9
(69.6) 		25.3
(77.5) 		25.4
(77.7) 		20.0
(68.0) 		14.5
(58.1) 		12.3
(54.1) 		8.0
(46.4) 		14.92
(58.86)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 44.4
(1.75) 		20
(0.8) 		10.4
(0.41) 		16
(0.6) 		0
(0) 		24
(0.9) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		130.4
(5.13) 		53.6
(2.11) 		96.2
(3.79) 		395
(15.6)
Source: National Observatory of Athens (N.O.A.)

Historical population

Year Population
1981 31,703
1991 33,691
2001 32,166
2011 30,840
2021 31,304

Government and infrastructure

The headquarters of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks are in Cholargos.[7]

  • City's aesthetic
    City's aesthetic
  • Cholargos municipal park
    Cholargos municipal park
  • Agia Triada Church
    Agia Triada Church
  • Urban neighbourhood
    Urban neighbourhood

See also

References

  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 September 2015.
  4. ^ "EETAA local government changes". Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Nomismatokopeio Station".
  6. ^ "Climate" (in Greek). National Observatory of Athens. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Contact." Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks. Retrieved on 16 January 2013. "Addr 2, Anastaseos Str and Tsigante, Postal Code 101 91, Cholargos (next to metro station "Ethniki Amina")" - Address in Greek: "Διεύθυνση Αναστάσεως 2 και Τσιγάντε, Τ.Κ 101 91, Παπάγου (δίπλα στη στάση του μετρό "Εθνική Άμυνα")"