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]
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 the A6, south of Pefki.
Historical population
Year
Population
1981
10,863
1991
17,987
2001
19,887
2011
21,353
2021
21,293
Education
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