Municipality of Agii Anargiri - Kamatero

Municipality of Agii Anargiri-Kamatero (AAK) consists of two former municipalities-cities, namely Agii Anargiri and Kamatero, which were merged into one Municipality-City in 2011. The differences between the two residential units in terms of their characteristics and benefits to the citizens are significant, so various actions to enable convergence have been adopted. The city is part of the area of greater Athens, it covers an area of 9,11 km² and is located in the northwest part of Attica Region at a distance of 6 km from the Athens city center. The Municipality of AAK is mainly a residential area, but includes the 301st Military Technical Base covering 0,22 km². According to the 2021 Census data, the population of AAK, currently, amounts to a total of 61.427 people. It mainly consists of lower middle class and working-class employees and workers. The city shares the characteristics of the municipalities located at the western part of Athens, namely, they are among the poorest areas surrounding the City of Athens. However, the City of AAK has adopted an ambitious development strategy which addresses carbon neutrality, climate change adaptation, innovation, health, mobility, biodiversity, circular economy, sustainable energy. The City’s Business Plan is very ambitious and is expected to bring a major shift in the city’s profile in the years to come, designating environmental considerations as one of the key drivers for sustainable growth and development.