Drosia
Drosia
Δροσιά | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 38°7′N 23°51′E / 38.117°N 23.850°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | East Attica |
| Municipality | Dionysos |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 2.201 km2 (0.850 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,210 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Municipal unit | 7,837 |
| • Municipal unit density | 3,600/km2 (9,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 145 72 |
| Area code(s) | 210 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
| Website | www.drosia.gr |
Drosia (Greek: Δροσιά, meaning "dew", before 1947: Ρωσσοχώρι - Rossochori) is a town in the East Attica regional unit and a suburb of the Athens agglomeration, Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Dionysos, of which it is a municipal unit.
Drosia is a mainly residential suburb, known for its location in the midst of evergreen pine forests. During the extreme heat of Greek summers, many people from the whole Athens urban area drive up to Drosia on the weekends, seeking cool and shade in the taverns, cafes and one outdoor cinema theater, for which the area is known.