# Megara

> city in western Attica, Greece

**Wikidata**: [Q184864](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184864)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megara)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/megara

## Summary  
Megara is a city located in western Attica, Greece, with a population of 25,467 as of the 2021 census. It serves as the capital of the Megara Municipality and has historical ties to Greek mythology. The city spans 322.21 square kilometers and is situated at an elevation of 4 meters above sea level.  

## Key Facts  
- **Location**: Western Attica, Greece (coordinates: 37.9949° N, 23.3423° E).  
- **Population**: 25,467 (2021 census), 23,166 (2001), 20,504 (1991), 23,456 (2011), and 13,863 (1951).  
- **Area**: 322.21 square kilometers.  
- **Elevation**: 4 meters above sea level.  
- **Capital of**: Megara Municipality and formerly Megaris Province.  
- **Official Name**: Μέγαρα (Greek).  
- **Language**: Greek (official).  
- **Website**: http://www.megara.gr.  
- **Postal Code**: 191 00.  
- **Dialing Code**: 2296.  
- **Twinned With**: Aiud (Romania) and Augusta (Italy).  
- **Identifiers**: VIAF ID 151273288, GND ID 4115070-3, GeoNames ID 257365, LIBRIS URI pm132w470hxwlnx.  
- **Census References**: 2021 Greek census, 2001 census, 1991 resident population.  
- **Historical Significance**: Featured in Greek mythology and referenced in encyclopedias like *Brockhaus and Efron*.  

## FAQs  
**Q: Where is Megara located?**  
A: Megara is in western Attica, Greece, at coordinates 37.9949° N, 23.3423° E.  

**Q: What is Megara’s population?**  
A: As of 2021, the population is 25,467, with historical data showing fluctuations from 13,863 (1951) to 23,456 (2011).  

**Q: What is Megara known for?**  
A: It is a historic city in Greek mythology, a municipality capital, and part of the Athens metropolitan area.  

**Q: Is Megara twinned with other cities?**  
A: Yes, it is twinned with Aiud (Romania) and Augusta (Italy).  

**Q: What languages are spoken there?**  
A: Greek is the official language.  

## Why It Matters  
Megara holds significance as an ancient city-state in Greek history and mythology, contributing to the cultural and political landscape of Attica. Today, it functions as a municipal and administrative center, reflecting both historical continuity and modern governance. Its inclusion in major encyclopedias and archaeological databases underscores its enduring relevance in studies of classical civilization.  

## Notable For  
- Ancient city-state with ties to Greek mythology.  
- Capital of Megara Municipality and former Megaris Province.  
- Documented population trends from 1951 to 2021.  
- Lowest elevation (4m) among Attican cities.  
- Featured in *Encyclopædia Britannica* (11th edition) and *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon*.  
- Twinned with Aiud and Augusta.  

## Body  

### Geography & Demographics  
Megara covers 322.21 km² in western Attica, Greece, at coordinates 37.9949° N, 23.3423° E. Its elevation is 4 meters above sea level. As of 2021, the city has 25,467 residents, part of a long-term trend showing growth from 13,863 (1951) to 23,456 (2011). The population is classified as "resident population of Greece" in national censuses.  

### Governance  
Megara serves as the capital of the **Megara Municipality** and historically of **Megaris Province**. Administratively, it falls under the **Commune of Megara** and has the ELSTAT geographical code **5004010101**.  

### History & Culture  
The city is deeply rooted in **Greek mythology** and has been documented in historical encyclopedias such as *Brockhaus and Efron* (1885–1890) and the *Great Soviet Encyclopedia* (1926–1947). It is categorized under **Q17273946** for people born locally and has a dedicated **Category:People of Megara**.  

### Identifiers & Classifications  
Key identifiers include:  
- **VIAF ID**: 151273288  
- **GND ID**: 4115070-3  
- **GeoNames ID**: 257365  
- **LIBRIS URI**: pm132w470hxwlnx  
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n80146170  

### External Links & Resources  
- **Official Website**: http://www.megara.gr  
- **Wikimedia Commons**: Category:Megara  
- **Encyclopædia Britannica**: place/Megara-Greece  
- **Treccani’s Dizionario di Storia**: megara (2010)  

### Infrastructure  
Megara’s postal code is **191 00**, and its local dialing code is **2296**. The city is part of the **Museum Digital Place ID 1256** and has archaeological significance (ID 37349 in *Archaeology in Greece Online*).  

### Legacy & Recognition  
Megara is distinguished in academic and cultural contexts, with entries in *Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana* and *Treccani’s Enciclopedia Italiana* (1934). It is also referenced in the *Russian translation of Lübker’s Antiquity Lexicon* and *Sytin Military Encyclopedia*.

## References

1. Hellenic Statistical Authority databases
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. 2021 Greek census
5. Greek census 1951
6. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
7. GeoNames
8. BBC Things
9. Treccani's Enciclopedia on line
10. Quora
11. Enciclopedia Treccani
12. Dizionario di Storia
13. museum-digital