Acharnes

Acharnes (Menidi)
Αχαρνές (Μενίδι)
View to Mount Parnitha in Acharnes
Acharnes (Menidi)
Location within the region
Coordinates: 38°5′N 23°44′E / 38.083°N 23.733°E / 38.083; 23.733
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitEast Attica
Government
  MayorSpyros Vrettos (since 2019)
Area
  Municipality
149.96 km2 (57.90 sq mi)
  Municipal unit146.41 km2 (56.53 sq mi)
Elevation
186 m (610 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Municipality
108,169
  Density720/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
  Municipal unit
100,857
  Municipal unit density690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
136 xx
Area code(s)210
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.acharnes.gr

Acharnes, also known as Menidi is a municipality in the East Attica regional unit in Greece. With 108,169 inhabitants (2021 census), it is the ninth most populous municipality in Greece. It lies just north of the Athens urban area.