Schimatari

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. The municipal unit has an area of 38.285 km2. 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.

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

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

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