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 At historical documents was called "Chiperonda".

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  Church Agias Marinas
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  church of Virgin Mary (Panagia) and Chrysosotiros
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  Saint Arsenios church

Kyperounta Town Κυπερούντα Town
Town
Scenic view of Kyperounta
Kyperounta Town Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 34°56′29″N 32°58′9″E
Country	Cyprus
District	Limassol District
Population  (2001)[1]
• Total	1,497
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

References

1. Census 2001

External links

• Newsreel dating from 1955 showing British soldiers rounding up villagers and searching the village for arms during the EOKA struggle