Pefki (Greek: Πεύκη, pronounced [ˈpefci], meaning "pine", before 1959: Μαγκουφάνα Magkoufana[2] [maɡuˈfana]) is a town and a suburb in the northeastern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lykovrysi-Pefki, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.,[3] it is part of North Athens regional unit. According to the 2021 population census, Pefki has 21,293 residents.[1]
Pefki
Πεύκη | |
|---|---|
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  Pefki Location within North Athens regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 38°4′N 23°48′E / 38.067°N 23.800°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | North Athens |
| Municipality | Lykovrysi-Pefki |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 2.176 km2 (0.840 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 21,293 |
| • Municipal unit density | 9,800/km2 (25,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC 2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC 3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 151 xx |
| Area code(s) | 210 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
| Website | www.dimospefkis.gr |
Geography
editPefki is situated 10 kilometres (6 miles) northeast of Athens city centre. The municipal unit has an area of 2.176 km2.[4] The built-up area of Pefki is continuous with those of the neighbouring suburbs Irakleio, Lykovrysi, Kifisia and Marousi. Pefki consists of two areas: Ano Pefki and Kato Pefki. Pefki is served by Athens Metro Line 1 and by several bus routes. The nearest motorway is the A6, south of Pefki.
Historical population
edit| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 10,863 |
| 1991 | 17,987 |
| 2001 | 19,887 |
| 2011 | 21,353 |
| 2021 | 21,293 |
Education
editThis section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (January 2015) |
The Japanese Community School of Athens was previously located in Ano Pefki.[5]
Twin towns
editPefki is twinned with:
Gallery
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Municipal Stadium of Pefki -
Village of the Sun at Ano Pefki -
Pefki Architecture
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
- ^ Name changes of settlements in Greece
- ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
- ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
- ^ "学校紹介" (Archive). Japanese Community School of Athens. Retrieved on January 16, 2015. "33 Pindou St., Ano Pefki 151-21，Athens, Greece"
External links
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- City of Lykovrysi-Pefki official website (in Greek)