Lykovrysi
Lykovrysi Λυκόβρυση | |
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Neighbourhood at Lykovrysi | |
Lykovrysi | |
Location within Athens | |
Coordinates: 38°4′N 23°47′E / 38.067°N 23.783°ECoordinates: 38°4′N 23°47′E / 38.067°N 23.783°E | |
Country | Greece |
Administrative region | Attica |
Regional unit | North Athens |
Municipality | Lykovrysi-Pefki |
• Municipal unit | 1.950 km2 (0.753 sq mi) |
Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Municipal unit | 9,650 |
• Municipal unit density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
Community | |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 141 xx |
Area code(s) | 21028 |
Vehicle registration | Yxx,Zxx,Ixx (excluding ZAx and INx) |
Website | www.likovrisi.gr |
Lykovrysi (Greek: Λυκόβρυση; formerly Γλυκόβρυση Glykovrysi), is a suburb in the northern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lykovrysi-Pefki, of which it is a municipal unit.[2]
Geography
Lykovrysi is situated 11 km northeast of Athens city centre, east of the small river Kifisos. The built-up area of Lykovrysi is continuous with those of the neighbouring suburbs Metamorfosi, Pefki and Irakleio. Greek National Road 1 passes through the town.
Τhere are two primary schools, the '1st and the 2nd Primary School of Lykovrysi', a gymnasium (junior high school), the '1st Gymnasium of Lykovrysi', a lyceum (senior high school), the '1st Lyceum of Lykovrysi', as well as St. Catherine's British Embassy School.
Historical population
Year | Population |
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1981 | 4,437 |
1991 | 5,965 |
2001 | 8,116 |
2011 | 9,650 |
Education
St.Catherine's British School in Athens is located in the city.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
- ↑ "Administration." St.Catherine's British School in Athens. Retrieved on February 20, 2015. "St. Catherine's British School Leoforos Venizelou 77 141 23 , Lykovrissi Athens, Greece"
External links
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Irakleio | Pefki |
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