Is it just me or does the name Anthousa sound like a place perpetually in bloom? Anthousa is a suburban town in East Attica Greece. We are standing in Anthousa. The name “Anthousa” itself means “in blossom”.
Since the 2011 local government reform, Anthousa is part of the municipality of Pallini. Anthousa is a municipal unit of Pallini. The municipal unit covers an area of about 3.865 square kilometers.
Anthousa sits in the eastern part of the Athens conurbation. It lies about 300 meters above sea level. Anthousa nestles in the southern foothills of Mount Penteliko. It is not far from other towns. Anthousa is 3 kilometers north of Pallini. Anthousa is 2 kilometers south of Penteli. Athens city center is 14 kilometers southwest of Anthousa. The A6 motorway skirts Anthousa to the southwest.
Let’s take a quick look at Anthousa’s population trends. In 1981 the village population was 577. By 1991 it had jumped to 2787. The community population was 3020 then. In 2001 the community population was 3024. The 2011 census recorded 2132 people. The latest count in 2021 shows a municipal unit population of 2158. Anthousa maintains a steady presence.
Athens itself is an ancient city. It is considered the birthplace of Western civilization. Athens gave the world philosophy architecture and literature. The city lies 8 kilometers from the Bay of Phaleron. Piraeus the port of Athens sits there. Athens is in a basin divided by hills. Greater Athens covers 427 square kilometers.
The climate in Athens is generally mild. Frost is rare and snow seldom stays on the ground. Summers are hot and dry. A northeasterly wind often blows during the day. Nights are cool. This climate allows for outdoor activities all year. It has influenced Athens’ architecture and life.
The spirit of Athens is strong. Athenians have an implacable will to survive. They show loyalty especially to family and country. The Greek Orthodox Church helped preserve Greek culture. It kept the language and traditions alive. Most people still support the church. So when you think of Anthousa remember it as a piece of a larger story. It is part of a vibrant region.