Sykamino
Sykamino
Συκάμινο | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Attica |
| Regional unit | East Attica |
| Municipality | Oropos |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 15.643 km2 (6.040 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 1,522 |
| • Municipal unit density | 97/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 190 15 |
| Area code(s) | 22950 |
| Vehicle registration | Z |
Sykamino (Greek: Συκάμινο meaning mulberry) is a town and former community of Attica, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Oropos, of which it is a municipal unit.[2]
Sykamino is a northern suburb of Athens. It is located in the extreme northwestern part of East Attica Prefecture. Rooads link Sykamino to Chalkoutsi, Oropos and Oinofyta. Sykamino has farmlands in almost the entire area while some parts represent urban housing. Sykamino is located east of Thiva and south of Chalkida. Agriculture is the most popular industry in Sykamino, businesses dominate the village area. The municipal unit has a land area of 15.643 km² and a 2001 census population of 1,522 inhabitants. Besides the town of Sykámino (pop. 865), other villages in the municipal unit are Néo Sykámino (pop. 270), Pefkiás (205), Kamári (104), and Katifóri (78).
Historical population
| Year | Village population | Community population |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 589 | - |
| 1991 | 809 | 1,045 |
| 2001 | 865 | 1,522 |
Other
Sykamino has a school, a lyceum or a middle school, churches, a post office and a few squares (plateies).
References
- ^ De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
- ^ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior Template:El icon
External links
- GTP Travel Pages (Municipality) (in English and Greek)
