Before 1960, when urban development of the area started, it was full of orchards. Its new residents mainly came from the area of Tritaia. The torrent Diakoniaris flows through Psarofai, and has often flooded the area.
Before 1960, as urbanization started in the area, it was entirely covered with orchards. The majority of its new residents came from the nearby town of Tritaia. The torrent Diakoniaris runs through Psarofai, and has frequently caused flooding in the region.