Elevation of 380 meters. That’s how high Kryoneri sits. This suburban town of Athens offers more than just a place on a map. It offers a piece of Greek history.
Kryoneri means cold water in Greek. It is located in East Attica. Since 2011, Kryoneri is part of the municipality of Dionysos. Kryoneri is a municipal unit within Dionysos. The municipal unit spans an area of 4.531 square kilometers.
Kryoneri sits in the hills. You’ll find it in the northeastern part of the Athens conurbation. We are in the eastern foothills of the Parnitha mountains. Kryoneri is just 2 kilometers west of Agios Stefanos. Athens city center lies 20 kilometers to the northeast. The A1 motorway passes east of the town. This motorway runs from Athens to Thessaloniki to Evzonoi. The railway from Athens to Thessaloniki also passes east of Kryoneri.
Kryoneri has been an Arvanite settlement historically. Let’s look at Kryoneri’s population over the years. In 1981, 858 people called Kryoneri home. By 1991, the population grew to 1261. The year 2001 saw a population of 2721. In 2011, Kryoneri had 5040 residents. The latest count in 2021 shows 5318 people living here.
Kryoneri is more than just numbers and geography. It is a living, breathing part of Greece. It is a place where history and modern life intertwine. Kryoneri stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Attica. Take a moment to appreciate Kryoneri’s unique charm.