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Drapetsona lies 2 km west of Piraeus, and 10 km southwest of Athens city centre. The northwestern part of the port is on the territory of κωστασ Drapetsona.

• Drapetsona was part of the municipality of Piraeus until 1950, when it became a separate community.
• Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Keratsini-Drapetsona, of which it is a municipal unit.
• Since 19th century Drapetsona has become an important part of the Piraeus industrial area.
• The first major port facility was the Vasileiadis Shipyard, founded in 1898.

The plans call for utilisation of the area for tourism, business and water sports, including a maritime business centre, a convention centre, a technology museum and two marinas. Drapetsona was part of the municipality of Piraeus until 1950, when it became a separate community. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Keratsini-Drapetsona, of which it is a municipal unit. The first major port facility was the Vasileiadis Shipyard, founded in 1898. Since 19th century Drapetsona has become an important part of the Piraeus industrial area.