Kyperounta

Kyperounta (Greek: Κυπερούντα) is a town in Cyprus. It lies at an altitude of 1,140 meters. With a population in approximately 1,500 it can be called the head-town of Pitsilia. The town took its name from the plant Cyperus rotundus (kyperos). Kyperounda was established during the Byzantine period. At historical documents was called "Chiperonda".

  • Church Agias Marinas
    Church Agias Marinas
  • church of Virgin Mary (Panagia) and Chrysosotiros
    church of Virgin Mary (Panagia) and Chrysosotiros
  • Saint Arsenios church
    Saint Arsenios church
Kyperounta Town
Κυπερούντα Town
Town
Scenic view of Kyperounta
Scenic view of Kyperounta
Kyperounta Town is located in Cyprus
Kyperounta Town
Kyperounta Town
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 34°56′29″N 32°58′9″E
Country Cyprus
DistrictLimassol District
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total1,497
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

References
  1. Census 2001
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