Skala Oropou
Σκάλα Ωρωπού
A view
A view
Skala Oropou is located in Greece
Skala Oropou
Skala Oropou
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 38°19′N 23°48′E / 38.317°N 23.800°E / 38.317; 23.800
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitEast Attica
MunicipalityOropos
Municipal unitOropioi
Highest elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Community
  Population4,146 (2011)
  Area (km2)12.398
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
190 15
Area code(s)22950
Vehicle registrationZB-ZY

Skala Oropou (Greek: Σκάλα Ωρωπού meaning "Ladder of Oropos") is a community in East Attica, Greece, on the South Gulf of Euboea. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Oropos, of which it is a community.[2]

Geography

Skala Oropou is a seaside town, situated on the south coast of the South Euboean Gulf. The town Nea Palatia is directly adjacent to its east. It is 8 km south of Eretria (on the island Euboea). The Greek National Road 79 connects it with Motorway 1 near Malakasa. The mouth of the river Asopos lies between Skala Oropou and the western village Chalkoutsi. The community has a land area of 12.398 km² and a total population of 4,146 inhabitants (2011 census).

Subdivisions

  • Skala Oropou (pop. 1,430 in 2011)
  • Chalkoutsi (pop. 2,094)
  • Nea Politeia (pop. 622)

Historical population

YearVillage populationCommunity population
19911,2953,142
20011,2893,775
20111,4304,146

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.
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