Kyperounta

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Kyperounta
Κυπερούντα
Kiperunta
Scenic view of Kyperounta
Scenic view of Kyperounta
Kyperounta is located in Cyprus
Kyperounta
Kyperounta
Location in Cyprus
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Country  Cyprus
District Limassol District
Population (2001)[1]
 • Total 1,497
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Kyperounta (Greek: Κυπερούντα, Turkish: Kiperunta) is a village in Cyprus. It lies at an altitude of 1130-1300 meters and it is the third highest village in Cyprus. With a population in approximately 1,500 it can be called the head-village of Pitsilia. The village took its name from the plant Cyperus rotundus (kyperos). Kyperounda was established during the Byzantine period. At historical documents was called "Chiperonda."

References

  1. Census 2001

Other links

Newsreel dating from 1955 showing British soldiers rounding up villagers and searching the village for arms during the EOKA struggle. http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=65841

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