Pefki

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 17,353 residents.

Pefki
Πεύκη
Pefki is located in Greece
Pefki
Pefki
Location within North Athens regional unit
Coordinates: 38°4′N 23°48′E
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitNorth Athens
MunicipalityLykovrysi-Pefki
 • Municipal unit2.176 km2 (0.840 sq mi)
Elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Municipal unit
21,352
 • Municipal unit density9,800/km2 (25,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
151 xx
Area code(s)210
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.dimospefkis.gr

Geography

Pefki 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 Motorway 6, south of Pefki.

Historical population
YearPopulation
198110,863
199117,987
200119,887
201121,353

Education

The Japanese Community School of Athens was previously located in Ano Pefki.[5]

Twin towns

Pefki is twinned with:

  • Municipal Stadium of Pefki
    Municipal Stadium of Pefki
  • Village of the Sun at Ano Pefki
    Village of the Sun at Ano Pefki
  • Pefki Architecture
    Pefki Architecture

See also

References
  1. "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. Name changes of settlements in Greece
  3. "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  4. "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
  5. "学校紹介" (Archive). Japanese Community School of Athens. Retrieved on January 16, 2015. "３３　ＰＩＮＤＯＵ　ＳＴ，　ＡＮＯ－ＰＥＦＫＩ　１５１－２１，ＡＴＨＥＮＳ　ＧＲＥＥＣＥ"
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