Sepolia
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Sepolia
| native_name = Σεπόλια
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| settlement_type = Neighbourhood
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| image_map = Sepolia in Athens.svg
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| map_caption = Location within Athens municipality
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = Greece
| subdivision_type1 = Region
| subdivision_name1 = Attica
| subdivision_type2 = City
| subdivision_name2 = Athens
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| postal_code_type = Postal code
| postal_code = 104 43, 104 44
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| area_code = 210
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| website = [http://www.cityofathens.gr www.cityofathens.gr]
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Sepolia
({{langx|el|Σεπόλια}} {{IPA|el|seˈpo.ʎa|pron}}) is a neighborhood in Athens, Greece. The Sepolia metro station is situated in the neighborhood. Sepolia owes to its name in the Greek phrase esopolis (έσω πόλις), which means "inside the city".{{cite web|title=Από που πήραν το όνομά τους διάφορες περιοχές της Αθήνας.|url=http://www.pathfinder.gr/stories/3408199/apo-poy-phran-to-onoma-toys-gnwstes-periohes-ths-athhnas|publisher=pathfinder.gr|accessdate=26 March 2015}} Sepolia was a remote settlement until the latter part of the 19th century, a few kilometers away from Athens. The Greek Census of that period didn't include Sepolia as part of Athens. The Census of 1879, for example, refers to a population of 278 inhabitants.[http://dlib.statistics.gr/portal/page/portal/ESYE/showdetails?p_id=11807138&p_derive=book&p_topic=10007862 Greek census 1879] During the following years, Sepolia joined Athens as a result of a population explosion.
Notable people
File:Thanasis and Giannis Antetokounmpo at Sepolia, Greece.jpg and Thanasis Antetokounmpo playing basketball at a local court in Sepolia, Athens in 2015]]
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (1994–) professional basketball player, 2018–19, 2019–20 NBA's Regular Season MVP and 2021 NBA Champion and NBA Finals Most Valuable Player
- Kostas Antetokounmpo (1997–) professional NBA basketball player and 2020 NBA Champion
- Thanasis Antetokounmpo (1992–) professional NBA basketball player and 2021 NBA Champion
- Alex Antetokounmpo (2001–) professional basketball player
- Argyris Chionis (1943-2011) poet
Transport
In the past, it was also served by the Thymarakia suburban station and by tram 8 in Agios Meletis.
References
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{{Geographic location
| North = Peristeri
| West = Peristeri, Kolokynthou
| Centre = Sepolia
| South = Kolonos
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Category:Neighbourhoods in Athens
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