Schimatari
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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.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 38.285 km2.[3] 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 | |
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Coordinates: 38°21′N 23°35′E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Central Greece |
Regional unit | Boeotia |
Municipality | Tanagra |
Area | |
• Municipal unit | 38.285 km2 (14.782 sq mi) |
Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Municipal unit | 4,723 |
• Municipal unit density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Vehicle registration | ΒΙ |
An agricultural settlement until the 1980s, its proximity to Athens has led to a significant growth in industrial activities and population.