Zefyri
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Zefyri is a suburb and former municipality in West Attica
, Greece
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Fyli
, of which it is a municipal unit.
The name comes from a nearby spring. Zefyri is crossed by the Attiki Odos
(number 6). The 440 m cut and cover Zefyri Tunnel is in the southern part. It is located SE of Thiva, SSE of Chalkida, and about 11 km N of Athens
. The OSE railway line from Athens to Corinth
runs through the southwestern part.
The area was formerly mostly farmland, with some remaining woodland. In the mid-20th century, urban development and industrial buildings replaced most of the farms and the area is mostly residential; some remnants of woodland are to be found in the squares, or plateies
. The remaining farmland today is to the east, around Zefyri, where the terrain is rockier with areas of scrub.
The Cephissus
river lies to the east. The mountains mainly with bushes are to the north and the west along with the Parnitha
ranges to the north. Further higher are pine trees. Zefyri has schools, a few lyceums, gymnasia, banks, a railway station, a sports centre, cinemas and post offices.
West Attica
West Attica is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Attica. The capital of the regional unit is the town of Elefsina. The regional unit covers the western part of the agglomeration of Athens, and the area to its west....
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Fyli
Fyli
Fyli is a town and a municipality in the northwestern part of Attica, Greece. It lies in the northeastern corner of the West Attica regional unit, and is a suburb of Athens...
, of which it is a municipal unit.
The name comes from a nearby spring. Zefyri is crossed by the Attiki Odos
Attiki Odos
Attiki Odos is a privately owned toll motorway in Greece. The Proastiakos high-speed suburban rail is set almost entirely in the median of the motorway, along its main section. The motorway's numbers are 6 for the main section, 64 for the Hymettus Beltway and 65 for the Aigaleo Beltway...
(number 6). The 440 m cut and cover Zefyri Tunnel is in the southern part. It is located SE of Thiva, SSE of Chalkida, and about 11 km N of Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
. The OSE railway line from Athens to Corinth
Corinth
Corinth is a city and former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Corinth, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit...
runs through the southwestern part.
The area was formerly mostly farmland, with some remaining woodland. In the mid-20th century, urban development and industrial buildings replaced most of the farms and the area is mostly residential; some remnants of woodland are to be found in the squares, or plateies
Plateia
Plateia or platia is the Greek word for town square. Most Greek and Cypriot cities have several town squares which are a point of reference in travelling and guiding...
. The remaining farmland today is to the east, around Zefyri, where the terrain is rockier with areas of scrub.
The Cephissus
Cephissus (Athenian plain)
Cephissus , Kifissós) or Cephisus Kifisos), a river flowing through the Athenian plain.In his summary of Greek mythology Apollodorus declares that Erechtheus' wife Praxithea was daughter of Phrasimus by Diogenia daughter of Cephissus.This river is found in the western part of the...
river lies to the east. The mountains mainly with bushes are to the north and the west along with the Parnitha
Parnitha
Mount Parnitha is a densely forested mountain range north of Athens, the highest on the peninsula of Attica, with an elevation of 1,413 m and a summit known as Karavola...
ranges to the north. Further higher are pine trees. Zefyri has schools, a few lyceums, gymnasia, banks, a railway station, a sports centre, cinemas and post offices.
Historical population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 4,906 |
| 1991 | 8,985 |
| 2001 | 8,860 |
External links
- Mapquest - Kamatero, street map not available
- Zefyri (in Greek)
- Zefyri Primary school