Porta Siderenia
Porta Siderenia
Πορτα Σιδερενια | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms | |
| Country |  Piraea |
| Region | Souda Riviera |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Christos Tripolopoulos (LK) |
| • Legislature | Municipality of Porta Siderenia |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,569 |
| Languages | Piraese (Official) Atudite (Recognised) |
Porta Siderenia (Piraese: Πορτα Σιδερενια) is a municipality of the Souda Riviera, part of the metropolitan area of Alikianos. It borders Agios Sebastianos to the east and the city's central almond to the south.
The current area of Porta Siderenia used to be a crucial populated area since at least the 17th century, when it was inhabited by mostly farmers. The development and growth of the city of Alikianos soon transformed the towns' characteristics, and during the 20th century, it became a popular commuter town of the capital city. During the 1970s, the municipality acquired notoriety for after the media conglomerate Ena Media set its headquarters and television studios. During the 1980s, the cement producer and real estate developer company Tsimpir popularised the construction of town houses and large closed housing estates for the middle classes, becoming a symbol of the time.
The municipality is the wealthiest of Piraea and is home to a number of politicians, sports people and other famous Piraeans. It has been governed by Christos Tripolopoulos from the People's Party as Mayor since 2020.
Government
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Controversies
Urbanism
The municipality has been widely criticised by architects and urbanists of Piraea, citing the metropolitan expansion and car-centric planning during most of the towns' history.