Peristeri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Peristeri Περιστέρι
Peristeri Location in Greece
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Attica
Regional unit	West Athens
Districts	4
Area
• Municipality	10.05 km2 (3.88 sq mi)
Elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Population  (2021)
• Municipality	133,630
• Municipality density	13,297/km2 (34,438/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	121 xx, 126 xx
Area code(s)	210
Vehicle registration	Y, Z, I
Website	www.peristeri.gr

Peristeri (pronounced Peh-ri-STEH-ree) is a big city in Greece. Its name means "pigeon" or "dove" in Greek. It's a suburb located west of Athens, which is the capital city of Greece. Peristeri is home to many people, with over 133,000 residents in 2021, making it one of the largest cities in Greece.

History of Peristeri

Peristeri has a long history. People believe that an ancient Greek town called Leuconoe (Loo-koh-NOH-ee) was once located here.

Geography of Peristeri

Peristeri is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) northwest of central Athens. It sits between Egaleo Mountain to the northwest and the Cephissus River to the southeast. The city covers an area of about 10.5 square kilometers (4 square miles). Peristeri is connected to central Athens and other nearby suburbs like Aigaleo, Chaidari, and Ilion.

Getting Around Peristeri

Traveling in Peristeri is easy. The A1 motorway, a major highway, goes through the southeastern part of the city. Athinon Avenue, another important road, passes through the southwestern area.

Peristeri also has three Athens metro stations on Line 2: Anthoupoli, Peristeri, and Agios Antonios. These stations help people travel quickly around Athens. The main bus terminal for long-distance buses, Kifissos Bus Terminal, is also located near Peristeri.

Population Over Time

The number of people living in Peristeri has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population:

Sports in Peristeri

Peristeri is well-known for its sports teams. The two most important clubs are Atromitos F.C. and Peristeri BC.

Football: Atromitos F.C.

Atromitos is a professional football (soccer) club. They play in the Super League Greece, which is the top football league in Greece. They have also played in the Europa League qualification rounds, which are big European competitions.

Basketball: Peristeri BC

Peristeri BC is a professional basketball team. They have played for a long time in the A1 Ethniki, which is Greece's top basketball league. They have also competed in European basketball tournaments like the FIBA Korać Cup and the Euroleague.

Peristeri Arena

The Peristeri Arena is an indoor sports hall mainly used for basketball. It can hold about 4,000 people. The city of Peristeri owns this arena. It is the home court for the Peristeri Athens basketball team. The arena opened in 1989 and is named after Andreas Papandreou, a former prime minister of Greece.

Important Places in Peristeri

• Cathedral
• Peristeri Arena (for sports)
• Peristeri Stadium (for football)
• Town Hall (where the city's government works)

Culture and Arts

Peristeri has a lively cultural scene. The city has one outdoor cinema where you can watch movies under the stars. There are also four municipal theaters for plays and performances.

Economy in the 1900s

In the early 1900s, Peristeri became known for its coal mining. A company called "Lignitoryheia Attikis S.A." was started in 1933 to dig for coal in the area. Mining began two years later, bringing jobs and industry to the city.

Famous People from Peristeri

Many talented people have come from Peristeri, including:

• Angela Dimitriou, a famous singer
• Evangelos Koronios, a professional basketball player and coach
• Giannis Poulopoulos, a popular singer-songwriter
• Grigoris Bithikotsis (1922–2005), a well-known singer and songwriter
• Nikoleta Kyriakopoulou (born 1986), an athlete who competes in pole vaulting
• Vangelis Ploios, an actor
• Vangelis Mantzaris, a basketball player
• Leonidas Michailidis, a brain surgeon
• Argiris Pedoulakis, a professional basketball player and coach
• Demostene Russo
• Konstantinos Argiros, a singer

Sister Cities

Peristeri has special connections with cities in other countries. These are called "sister cities" or "twin towns." They work together to share culture and ideas.

• Iaşi, Romania
• Rousse, Bulgaria

See also

In Spanish: Peristeri (ciudad) para niños