Sykies
| Sykies Συκιές | |
|---|---|
  Sykies | |
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Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates: 40°39′N 22°57′E / 40.650°N 22.950°ECoordinates: 40°39′N 22°57′E / 40.650°N 22.950°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Macedonia |
| Regional unit | Thessaloniki |
| Municipality | Neapoli-Sykies |
| • Municipal unit | 7.982 km2 (3.082 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 37,753 |
| • Municipal unit density | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Sykies (Greek: Συκιές) is a suburb of the Thessaloniki Urban Area and was a former municipality in the regional unit of Thessaloniki, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Neapoli-Sykies, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit population is 37,753 (2011 census). Its land area is 7.982 km².[3]
History
Sykies was built after settling of refugees from Asia Minor. The refugees were from Rodochori of Asia Minor and Pontus. The new residents built a new church that dedicated to patron saints from their origin places.[4] In 1934 the municipality of Thessaloniki was divided in smallest administrative units, so Sykies became a separate community. In 1954 the community of Sykies changed to municipality.[5] Today it is part of Neapoli-Sykies municipality.
Culture
Sports
Sykies is the seat of many clubs.[6] The most famous of them is VAO, a long-standing club with achievements in several sports.
| Sport clubs based in Sykies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Founded | Sports | Achievements |
| V.A.O. | 1926 | Basketball, Volleyball, Handball | Panhellenic title in handball, earlier presence in A1 Ethniki basketball |
| Foivos Sykeon | 1982 | Handball | Presence in A1 Ethniki Handball |
| Panathlitikos Sykeon | 1988 | Basketball | Presence in A1 Ethniki women |
References
- ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
- ↑ Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
- ↑ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
- ↑ "Ι.Ν.Υψ.Τιμίου Σταυρού & Αγ.Δημητρίου Συκεών". imnst.gr. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- ↑ "Η πόλη μας χθες και σήμερα". dimosneapolis-sykeon.gr. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- ↑ "Αθλητικοί Σύλλογοι". Municipality of Neapolis-Sykeon. Retrieved 7 April 2015.