Pefki
Pefki (Greek: Πεύκη, pronounced , meaning pine, before 1959: Μαγκουφάνα - Magkoufana, ) 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., it is part of North Athens regional unit. According to the 2021 population census, Pefki has 21,293 residents.
Pefki Πεύκη | |
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  Pefki | |
| 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) | |
| • 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
Pefki is situated 10 kilometres (6 miles) northeast of Athens city centre. The municipal unit has an area of 2.176 km2. 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
| Year | Population |
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| 1981 | 10,863 |
| 1991 | 17,987 |
| 2001 | 19,887 |
| 2011 | 21,353 |
| 2021 | 21,293 |
Education
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The Japanese Community School of Athens was previously located in Ano Pefki.
Twin towns
Pefki is twinned with:
Gallery
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Municipal Stadium of Pefki -
Village of the Sun at Ano Pefki -
Pefki Architecture
See also
References
External links
- City of Lykovrysi-Pefki official website (in Greek)
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