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Vari
For the Polynesian mythological figure, see Varima-te-Takere which is alsn known as Vari anf for a town on the island of Syros, see Vari (Syros), Greece .
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| Prefecture: | Attica |
| Metropolitan Area: | Athens |
| Location: Latitude: Longitude: | 37.82 (37°49'44') N lat. 23.798 (23°47.55') E long. |
| Population: (1991) - Total - Density¹ - Rank | 8,488 /km |
| Elevation: -lowest: -centre: -highest: | around 5 m 25 m(centre) around 500 m |
| Postal code: | 166 |
| Area/distance code: | 11-30-210 (030-210) -890 thru 899 and 960 thru 969 |
| Statistical code: | 0310 |
| Car designation: | Y (prev.)Z pres.
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| 3-letter abbreviation: | VRA |
| Address of administration: | 25 Vas. Konstantinou St. Vari 166 72 |
Vari (or Várê, Greek: Βάρη)is a suburban community in the southwestern part of the Mesogeia plain and the southeast shoulder of the Hymettus mountain. Distance from Voula and Varkiza is 2 km each along with the blue beaches, and 4 km west of Agia Marina , and other communities of the southern suburbs. It serves access to the eastern suburbs and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Vari is locally known for its many taverns, the "Vlahika".
A road in 2002 linking north of Vari, south of Voula and Koropi began construction to expand to two lanes. In 2004, unofficially GR-85 from Voula to Koropi now has two lanes running southwest to northeast which access to Attiki Odos and Eleftherios Venizelos Airport which opened earlier in 2001.
Historical population
| Year | Communal population | Change |
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| 1981 | 4,211 | - |
| 1991 | 8,488 | 4,277/101.57% |
It was one of the fastest growing municipalities in Greece from 1981 to 1991.
| North: Glyfada | Northeast: Kropia | ||
| West: Voula , [[]] |
Vari | East: ? | |
| South: Varkiza ? |
See also
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