Peristéri Population 2026
Peristéri has a population of 139,981, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Attica. Roughly 1.4% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 4.7× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,981
Rank in Greece
#6
Coordinates
38.02°N, 23.69°E
~66 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
5 km
3 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Attica
Cities near Peristéri
FAQ
What is the population of Peristéri?
Peristéri has a population of 139,981 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Peristéri in?
Peristéri is located in Attica, Greece.
Is Peristéri the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 5 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.