Paiania
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| Prefecture: | Attica |
| Metropolitan Area: | Athens |
| Location: | 38.991 (38°59'28") N lat. 23.843 (23°50'31") E long. |
| Dwellings: | --> |
| Population: (1991) - Total - Density¹ - Rank | 9,727 /km</small> |
| Elevation: -lowest: -centre: -highest: | Hymettus, around 1,000 m 160 m(centre) around 140 m |
| Postal code: | 190 02 |
| Area/distance code: | 11-30-210 (030-210) -664 |
| Statistical code: | 0334 |
| Car designation: | Y (prev.)Z pres.
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| 3-letter abbreviation: | PEA |
| Address of administration: | 1 M. Papakonstantinou and Kar. Dimitriou St. Paiania 190 02 |
Paiania, also, rarely, Paeania or Peania (Greek: Παιανία), is a town in Greece east of the Hymettus and Athens and is a suburb of Athens. Its population is about 11,000. Until the late 20th century, the area was known as Liopessi. Half ot the municipality and the western part is the rocky landscape of mount Hymettus.
Paiania has schools, a lyceum, a gymnasium, banks, a post office and squares (plateies).
Agriculture was probably the dominant industry from the 5th century until the 20th century. Currently, the largest facility is a Greek television broadcasting building privately owned by Teletypos or Telepress and sometimes Buena Vista is Mega Channel which is located in the east. It is connected with GR-91, Attiki Odos (GR-91), Spata, and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Peania is a remote village on the very border of Athens. Acessibility is limited, and houses are set on a 40-45 degree slope. Night attacks by wolves and mountain bears are frequent. Greek military checkpoints are common, with restless soldiers opening fire on any sign of trouble. All in all it is best to avoid it at all costs..
External links
- Mapquest - Paiania (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?tb=1&city=Peania&country=GR), street map not available
- Coordinates: Template:Coor dms
| North: Cholargos, Glyka Nera and Pallini | ||
| West: Zografou and Kaisariani both on Hymettus |
Paiania | East: Markopoulo Mesogaias and Spata |
| South: Koropi |