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Paliometocho

Coordinates: 35°07′31″N 33°11′26″E / 35.12528°N 33.19056°E / 35.12528; 33.19056
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Palaiometocho
Palaiometocho is located in Cyprus
Palaiometocho
Palaiometocho
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 35°07′31″N 33°11′26″E / 35.12528°N 33.19056°E / 35.12528; 33.19056
Country Cyprus
DistrictNicosia District
Government
 • TypeCommunity council
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
4,145

Palaiometocho (Greek: Παλαιομέτοχο [paʎoˈmetoxo]), officially Palaiometocho (Παλαιομέτοχο [paleoˈmetoxo]), is a village in the Nicosia District of Cyprus. Its name derives from the Greek palaio (old) and metochio (inn). It was probably given to it because it used to be a rest stop for pilgrims on their way to the Kykkos Monastery.[2] As of 2011, Palaiometocho had a population of 4,145.

References

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  1. ^ "Population - Place of Residence, 2011". Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT). 17 April 2014. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014.
  2. ^ "PALAIOMETOCHO". Internal Displacement in Cyprus. PRIO Cyprus Centre. Retrieved 1 February 2015.