Sykies

Sykies Συκιές
Sykies
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 40°39′N 22°57′E / 40.650°N 22.950°E / 40.650; 22.950Coordinates: 40°39′N 22°57′E / 40.650°N 22.950°E / 40.650; 22.950
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Central Macedonia
Regional unit	Thessaloniki
Municipality	Neapoli-Sykies
• Municipal unit	7.982 km2 (3.082 sq mi)
Population (2011)
• 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. The municipal unit population is 37,753 (2011 census). Its land area is 7.982 km².

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. 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. Today it is part of Neapoli-Sykies municipality.

Sykies is the seat of many clubs. The most famous of them is VAO, a long-standing club with achievements in several sports.