Kifissia

Kifisia
Κηφισιά
Villa "Atlantis", work of architect Ernst Ziller (1837-1923)
Kifisia
Coordinates: 38°5′N 23°49′E / 38.083°N 23.817°E / 38.083; 23.817
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitNorth Athens
Government
 • MayorVasileios Xypolytas (since 2023)
Area
 • Municipality
35.10 km2 (13.55 sq mi)
 • Municipal unit25.937 km2 (10.014 sq mi)
Elevation
290 m (950 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Municipality
72,878
 • Density2,076/km2 (5,378/sq mi)
 • Municipal unit
48,700
 • Municipal unit density1,880/km2 (4,860/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
145 xx
Area code210
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.kifissia.gr

Kifisia or Kifissia (historically Kephisia or Cephissia; Greek: Κηφισιά, pronounced [cifiˈsça]) is a municipality belonging to the Athens urban area, Attica, Greece and a large northern suburb. It is mainly accessed by Kifisias Avenue, starting from central Athens and ending in the suburb of Nea Erythraia. It has traditionally been considered one of the most affluent suburbs of Athens and has been home to major Greek political families.