Vari
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For the Polynesian mythological figure, see Varima-te-Takere which is alsn known as Vari anf for a town on the island of Syros, see Vari (Syros), Greece.
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| Prefecture: | Attica |
| Metropolitan Area: | Athens |
| Location: Latitude: Longitude: | 37.82 (37°49'44') N lat. 23.798 (23°47.55') E long. |
| Population: (1991) - Total - Density¹ - Rank | 8,488 /km</small> |
| Elevation: -lowest: -centre: -highest: | around 5 m 25 m(centre) around 500 m |
| Postal code: | 166 |
| Area/distance code: | 11-30-210 (030-210) -890 thru 899 and 960 thru 969 |
| Statistical code: | 0310 |
| Car designation: | Y (prev.)Z pres.
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| 3-letter abbreviation: | VRA |
| Address of administration: | 25 Vas. Konstantinou St. Vari 166 72 |
Vari (or Várê, Greek: Βάρη)is a suburban community in the southwestern part of the Mesogeia plain and the southeast shoulder of the Hymettus mountain. Distance from Voula and Varkiza is 2 km each along with the blue beaches, and 4 km west of Agia Marina, and other communities of the southern suburbs. It serves access to the eastern suburbs and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Vari is locally known for its many taverns, the "Vlahika".
A road in 2002 linking north of Vari, south of Voula and Koropi began construction to expand to two lanes. In 2004, unofficially GR-85 from Voula to Koropi now has two lanes running southwest to northeast which access to Attiki Odos and Eleftherios Venizelos Airport which opened earlier in 2001.
Historical population
| Year | Communal population | Change |
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| 1981 | 4,211 | - |
| 1991 | 8,488 | 4,277/101.57% |
It was one of the fastest growing municipalities in Greece from 1981 to 1991.
| North: Glyfada | Northeast: Kropia | ||
| West: Voula, [[]] |
Vari | East: ? | |
| South: Varkiza? |