Marousi
Marousi or Maroussi (Greek: Μαρούσι), also known as Amarousio (Αμαρούσιο), is a city and a suburb in the northeastern part of the Athens urban area, Greece. Marousi dates back to the era of the ancient Athenian Republic; its ancient name was Athmonon (Ἄθμονον) and it represented one of the 10 Athenian sub-cities. The area held a main ancient temple, where Amarysia Artemis, the goddess of hunting, was adored. Consequently the city's modern name derives from that of the goddess, Amarysia, which denotes the origin of the worship back in Amarynthos, Euboea.
Marousi
Μαρούσι | |
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From top left:Kifisias avenue, Syntrivaniou square, Neoclassical houses, The Square at the Train Station | |
Marousi Location within the region | |
| Coordinates: 38°03′N 23°48′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | North Athens |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Theodoros Ampatzoglou (ND) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 12.938 km2 (4.995 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 72,333 |
| • Municipality density | 5,600/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 151 xx |
| Area code(s) | 21 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
| Website | www.maroussi.gr |
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