Lykovrysi
Municipal unit in Greece
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Lykovrysi (Greek: Λυκόβρυση; formerly Γλυκόβρυση Glykovrysi) is a town in the North Athens regional unit, Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lykovrysi-Pefki, of which it is a municipal unit/community.[2]
Lykovrysi
Λυκόβρυση | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood at Lykovrysi | |
 Location within North Athens regional unit | |
  Lykovrysi | |
| Coordinates: 38°4′N 23°47′E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | North Athens |
| Municipality | Lykovrysi-Pefki |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 1.950 km2 (0.753 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 9,705 |
| • Municipal unit density | 4,977/km2 (12,890/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 141 23/141 xx |
| Area code | 210 28 |
| Vehicle registration | Yx, Zx, Ix (excluding ZA and IN) |
| Website | www.likovrisipefki.gr |
Geography
Lykovrysi is located 11 km northeast of Athens city centre, east of the small river Kifisos. The municipal unit has an area of 1.950 km2.[3] The built-up area of Lykovrysi is continuous with those of the neighbouring towns of 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 |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 4,437 |
| 1991 | 5,965 |
| 2001 | 8,116 |
| 2011 | 9,650 |
| 2021 | 9,705 |
Education
St.Catherine's British School in Athens is located in the town.[4]