Country | Greece |
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Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | Piraeus |
Coordinates | 37°56′34.8″N 23°38′49″E |
Area | 50.417 km2 (19.466 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 87 m (285 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population | 448,997 |
Density | 8,900/km2 (23,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 185 xx |
Area code(s) | 21 |
Vehicle registration | Υ |
Website | www.piraeus.gov.gr |
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Where is Piraeus
Piraeus is a city located on the Saronic Gulf in the region of Attica, Greece. It serves as the main port of Athens, the capital of Greece. Piraeus is an important transportation and commercial hub, hosting one of the largest and busiest seaports in the Mediterranean. It is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southwest of the center of Athens.