Limassol District





District in Cyprus








































Limassol District
District

Location of the district in Cyprus
Location of the district in Cyprus

Coordinates: 34°47′N 32°55′E / 34.783°N 32.917°E / 34.783; 32.917Coordinates: 34°47′N 32°55′E / 34.783°N 32.917°E / 34.783; 32.917
Country Cyprus
Capital Limassol
Area
[citation needed]

 • Total 1,396 km2 (539 sq mi)
Population
(2011)

 • Total 239,842
 • Density 170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)
UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
3000–4999

Limassol District (/ˈlɪməsɒl/) or Lemesos (Greek: Λεμεσός [lemeˈsos]; Turkish: Limasol or Leymosun; Armenian: Լիմասոլ) is one of the six districts of Cyprus. As of 2011[update], it had a population of 239.842, 77% of which was urban.[1] Its main city is Limassol. Part of the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia forms an enclave on the Akrotiri Peninsula, under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom.




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Geography


  • 3 Settlements


  • 4 Landmarks


  • 5 References


  • 6 Bibliography


  • 7 External links





History


The buried ancient city of Amathus is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Limassol. Archaeological excavations have unearthed ruins of the Byzantine period and a tomb of the 7th century BC.[2] The ancient Kolossi Castle, which is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the west of Limassol, reflects the fall of Acre and history of the Templars and their confiscated property allotted to the Limassol District for cultivation of wine and sugarcane.[3]



Geography




Limassol District Administration building


Limassol District forms much of the southwestern-central part of Cyprus. The Kouris River rises in the southern slopes of Troodos mountains, which lie in the northern part of the district towards the centre of Cyprus, and flows to the sea near the ancient city of Kourion. This river has been dammed by the Kouris Dam, which has caused the near drying up of the river in its lower reaches.[4] Limassol, to the northeast of the Akrotiri peninsula lies on Akrotiri Bay, while Pissouri, to the northwest of the peninsula, lies on Episkopi Bay.[5] Episkopi Bay is a nesting ground for green and loggerhead turtles, both of which are on the IUCN list of endangered species.[6] Amathous Beach and the Dassoudi Beach are also situated in the district.




Settlements


According to Statistical Codes of Municipalities, Communities and Quarters of Cyprus per the Statistical Service of Cyprus (2015), Limassol District has 6 municipalities and 106 communities.[7] Municipalities are written with bold.




  1. Agios Amvrosios, Limassol

  2. Agios Athanasios, Cyprus

  3. Agios Dimitrios, Cyprus

  4. Agios Georgios, Limassol

  5. Agios Ioannis, Limassol

  6. Agios Konstantinos, Cyprus

  7. Agios Mamas, Limassol

  8. Agios Pavlos, Cyprus

  9. Agios Theodoros, Limassol

  10. Agios Therapon

  11. Agios Thomas, Cyprus

  12. Agios Tychonas

  13. Agridia

  14. Agros, Cyprus

  15. Akapnou

  16. Akrotiri (village)

  17. Akrounta

  18. Alassa

  19. Alektora

  20. Amiantos

  21. Anogyra

  22. Apesia

  23. Apsiou

  24. Arakapas

  25. Armenochori, Cyprus

  26. Arsos, Limassol

  27. Asgata

  28. Asomatos, Limassol

  29. Avdimou

  30. Chandria

  31. Dierona

  32. Dora, Cyprus

  33. Doros, Cyprus

  34. Dymes

  35. Episkopi, Limassol

  36. Eptagoneia

  37. Erimi

  38. Fasoula, Limassol

  39. Foini

  40. Foinikaria

  41. Gerasa, Cyprus

  42. Germasogeia

  43. Gerovasa

  44. Kalo Chorio, Limassol

  45. Kaminaria

  46. Kantou, Cyprus

  47. Kapilio

  48. Kato Kivides

  49. Kato Mylos

  50. Kato Platres

  51. Kato Polemidia

  52. Kellaki

  53. Kissousa

  54. Klonari

  55. Koilani

  56. Kolossi

  57. Korfi

  58. Kouka, Cyprus

  59. Kyperounta

  60. Laneia

  61. Lemithou

  62. Limassol

  63. Limnatis, Limassol

  64. Lofou

  65. Louvaras

  66. Malia, Cyprus

  67. Mandria, Limassol

  68. Mathikoloni

  69. Mesa Geitonia

  70. Monagri

  71. Monagroulli

  72. Moni, Cyprus

  73. Moniatis

  74. Mouttagiaka

  75. Omodos

  76. Pachna

  77. Palaiomylos

  78. Palodeia

  79. Pano Kivides

  80. Pano Polemidia

  81. Paramali

  82. Paramytha

  83. Parekklisia

  84. Pelendri

  85. Pentakomo

  86. Pera Pedi

  87. Pissouri

  88. Platanisteia

  89. Platres

  90. Potamiou

  91. Potamitissa

  92. Prastio (Avdimou)

  93. Prastio (Kellaki)

  94. Prodromos, Cyprus

  95. Pyrgos, Limassol

  96. Sanida

  97. Silikou

  98. Sotira, Limassol

  99. Souni–Zanatzia

  100. Spitali

  101. Sykopetra

  102. Trachoni, Limassol

  103. Treis Elies

  104. Trimiklini

  105. Troodos (community)

  106. Tserkezoi

  107. Vasa Kellakiou

  108. Vasa Koilaniou

  109. Vikla

  110. Vouni

  111. Ypsonas

  112. Zoopigi




Landmarks


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Limassol Castle





Timios Stavros Church




Kouris Dam



Limassol, as the regional capital and a major centre for European tourism, contains many of the administrative and cultural buildings, and a large number of hotels along the seafront. Limassol District Court is located on Lord Byron Avenue near the Limassol city centre. It consists of a court complex with multiple buildings.[8] The city is known for its wineries, and revelry and nightlife.[9] The Limassol District Archaeological Museum, located in Limassol, has historical artefacts from the towns of Kourion and Amathus.[10] The collections cover several periods, including Preneolithic (Akroteri culture), Early Neolithic (Shillourokambos culture), Neolithic I, Neolithic II (Sotira culture), Chalcolithic, Erimi Culture, Early Bronze Age, Μiddle Bronze Age, Late Bronze Age, Cypro-Geometric period, Cypro-Archaic period, Cypro-Classical period, Hellenistic period, Roman period, and Late Roman/Early Christian/Early Byzantine period.[11] The Painted Churches in the Troödos Region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the churches, Timios Stavros (Holy Cross) is situated in Pelendri, Limassol District.[12]



References





  1. ^ "Population – Place of Residence, 2011". Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT). 17 April 2014. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ Weiß et al. 2001, p. 28.


  3. ^ Weiß et al. 2001, pp. 26, 28.


  4. ^ Jasink & Bombardieri 2010, p. 1.


  5. ^ Google (19 April 2015). "Limassol District" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 19 April 2015.



  6. ^ "Sea turtle mortality in the British Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) of Episkopi and Akrotiri (Cyprus)". 31st Standing Committee Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitat. Retrieved 19 April 2015.


  7. ^ "Statistical Codes of Municipalities, Communities and Quarters of Cyprus per the Statistical Service of Cyprus, 2015". Statistical Service of Cyprus. Archived from the original on 2018-08-04. Retrieved 2018-08-04.


  8. ^ "Limassol District Court". Supreme Court of Cyprus. Retrieved 18 April 2015.


  9. ^ Weiß et al. 2001, p. 25.


  10. ^ Weiß et al. 2001, p. 26.


  11. ^ "The Limassol District Archaeological Museum". Limassol Municipal Government. Retrieved 18 April 2015.


  12. ^ "Painted Churches in the Troodos Region". UNESCO. Retrieved 10 May 2015.




Bibliography




  • Jasink, Anna Margherita; Bombardieri, Luca (2010). Researches in Cypriote History and Archaeology: Proceedings of the Meeting Held in Florence, April 29–30th 2009. Firenze University Press. ISBN 978-88-6453-134-2.


  • Weiß, Waldemar; Sabo, Alexander; Peitz-Hlebec, Darja; Schwarz, Berthold (2001). Croatie – Istrie et Dalmatie: un guide de voyage actualisé. Hunter Publishing, Inc. ISBN 978-3-88618-772-0.



External links



  • Media related to Populated places in Limassol District at Wikimedia Commons









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