Neo Psychiko

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Neo Psychiko (Νέο Ψυχικό)
Coordinates	38°0′ N 23°47′ E
Country	Greece
Periphery	Attica
Prefecture	Athens
Population	10,848 (2001)
Elevation	170 m
Postal code	154 xx
Area code	210
Licence plate code	Z
Website	www.cityofnewpsychico.gr

Neo Psychiko (Greek, Modern: Νέο Ψυχικό, Ancient/Katharevousa: -on), older form Neon Psychikon is a suburb in the northeastern part of Athens, Greece. "Psych-" comes from Psyche meaning soul. It is located S of Attiki Odos (number 6) which opened in 2001 and wasn't fully connected until February 2004, the Olympic stadium, W of Kifissias Avenue, W of Marathonos Avenue, N of Alexandras Avenue and NE of Athens. The main streets are Kifissias Avenue, which now has an interchange which began construction in 2002 and completed in 2004, and Mesogeios Avenue to the east.

The area was made up of farmlands and forests dominated the area. The forests are in the squares today. Urban development replaced much of the farmlands in the early to mid-20th century. Today, much of the municipality is urbanized while the businesses are along its main roads. Many of the trees are aligned with the streets and in squares. A few tracts of hilly grasslands lie to the northwest or to the north.

Neo Psychiko has schools, lyceums, gymnasia, banks, a post office and squares (plateies).

[edit] Historical population

Year	Municipal population	Change	Density
1981	11,467	-	about 11,467/km²
1991	12,023	556/4.85%	about 12,023/km²

	North: Chalandri	Northeast: Agia Paraskevi
West: Psychiko	Neo Psychiko	East: Cholargos
Southwest: Athens	South: Galatsi	Southeast: Papagou