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Ágios Athanásios

Central Macedonia, Greece · Europe

About Ágios Athanásios

Ágios Athanásios is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Néa Mesimvría, 21km from Rotunda of Galerius.

Ágios Athanásios is a town located in Central Macedonia, Greece. With a population of 13,026, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ágios Athanásios sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ágios Athanásios to your route.

About Ágios Athanásios

Agios Athanasios (Greek: Άγιος Αθανάσιος) is a town and a former municipality in the Thessaloniki regional unit, Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the Chalkidona Municipality, of which it is a municipal unit. In 2021 the population was 13,026. The municipal unit of Agios

Read more Athanasios has an area of 155.34 km2, and the community of Agios Athanasios has an area of 35.527 km2.

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Where is Ágios Athanásios located?

Ágios Athanásios is located in Central Macedonia, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7160 latitude, 22.7284 longitude.

What is the population of Ágios Athanásios?

Ágios Athanásios has a population of approximately 13,026 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
13,026
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Central Macedonia
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
40.7160, 22.7284

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Ágios Athanásios

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Rotunda of Galerius

A massive 4th-century Roman cylindrical structure in Thessaloniki, originally a mausoleum, later a church and mosque, with rare surviving mosaics.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

White Tower of Thessaloniki

The iconic 15th-century Ottoman waterfront tower that has become the symbol of Greece's second-largest city.

21 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Royal Tombs of Vergina

The UNESCO-listed burial site of Macedonian royalty including Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, with stunning golden artifacts.

43 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

Edessa Waterfalls

The Karanos cascade plunges 70 m beside a leafy park, the tallest waterfall in mainland Greece.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ágios Athanásios.

Géfyra

🇬🇷 Greece

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Néa Mesimvría

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5 km awayPop. 2,303

Vathýlakkos

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6 km awayPop. 2,002

Anatolikó

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6 km awayPop. 2,589

Síndos

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8 km awayPop. 9,289

Chalástra

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10 km awayPop. 9,066

Néa Magnisía

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 4,088

Néo Agionéri

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 1,176

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