The Municipality of Penteli is situated in the northeastern part of Athens’ Northern Sector, within the Region of Attica. Established under the Kallikratis Program, it was formed by merging the former municipalities/communities of Melissia, Penteli, and Nea Penteli. According to the 2021 census by Hellenic Statistical Authority, it has a population of 35,610 permanent residents. Covering an area of 36.1 square kilometers, its administrative center is in Melissia.

In terms of public transportation, the Municipality of Penteli benefits from: 10 public bus lines and 6 municipal transport lines. While the municipality itself doesn’t have any Rail (Metro and Suburban) stations within its borders, residents can easily access stations in neighboring municipalities. Some of these nearby stations include “Doukissis Plakentias” (served by Metro Line 3 and Suburban), “Chalandri” (served by Metro Line 3), and “Maroussi” (Metro Line 1).

The Municipality of Penteli predominantly features single-family housing. This stems from its peri-urban nature. Another significant aspect of the municipality is its public and green spaces, both urban and peri-urban in character.