Galatsi (Greek: Γαλάτσι, IPA: [ɣaˈlatsi]), called in Katharevousa Galatsion (Greek: Γαλάτσιον), is a northern suburb of Athens, Greece, and a municipality of the Athens Prefecture. Until the mid-20th century, the area was mainly made up of farmlands but due to the continuous expansion of the Greek capital, Galatsi was rapidly urbanised and has come to lie in the center of the Athens agglomeration. It is one of the most densely populated areas of Athens, with a high percentage of its lands covered by flora though, as the hill of Tourkovounia with its forests and the park Alsos Veikou are among the major "green lungs" within Athens.
Etymology
Although several etymologies have been proposed about the origin of the name Galatsi, which already appears in the book of 1870, History of Athens, it originates from the surname of Symeon Galakis, a squire who purchased lands around the church of Agia Glykeria in 1851. Consequently the whole area was given his name, which, according to the phenomenon featuring the old Athenian phonology and known as tsitakism, was pronounced 'Galatsis', thus the name of the area was finally Galatsi. An alternative theory suggests that it derived from gala, the Greek word for milk that the shepherds of the area's rangelands yelled hovering around in order to sell their products.[3]
Neighborhoods
Other
In Galatsi there are many schools, banks, post offices, and plateies. The Grava school complex is located there.
Demography
Historical Population of Galatsi
| Date |
Municipal Population |
Population Added |
New Population Increase |
Total Increase |
| 1981 |
50,096 residents |
- |
- |
- |
| 1991 |
57,230 residents |
+ 7,134 residents |
+ 14.24% |
+ 14.24% |
| 2001 |
58,042 residents |
+ 812 residents |
+ 01.42% |
+ 15.86% |
|
Sites of interest
- Alsos Veikou, a beautiful leafy park
- Galatsi Olympic Hall - where table tennis and gymnastics were played. It holds up to 4,500 seats Website: [1]
- Omorfoklissia, an area famous for its peace and calmness
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