The Megarian population currently includes 40,000 inhabitants. In 1832, just after the Greek Revolt, Megara accommodated the seat of Koletis’ government. After the Asia Minor Catastrophe in 1922, the districts of Meli to the south and Nea Peramos to the east, an independent community later, were created. The new town, constructed over the old one, is about 2 km from the sea. Besides the town itself, the Municipality of Megara includes the settlements of Alepochori, Kinetta, Lakoi Kalogirou, Vlychada, Agia Triada, and Pachi (port of Megara). The townof Megara boasts a health centre, a county court, a tax office, a forest inspection office, a police department, a traffic police department, nine elementary schools, three junior high schools, two high schools, a technical school, three kindergartens, a public library, an archaeological museum, a local theatre.