Kyperounta
Kyperounta (Greek: Κυπερούντα) 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 At historical documents was called "Chiperonda."
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church of Virgin Mary (Panagia) and Chrysosotiros
Saint Arsenios church
Kyperounta Κυπερούντα | |
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 Scenic view of Kyperounta | |
  Kyperounta Location in Cyprus | |
| Coordinates: 34°56′29″N 32°58′9″E | |
| Country |  |
| District | Limassol District |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,497 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
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- Newsreel dating from 1955 showing British soldiers rounding up villagers and searching the village for arms during the EOKA struggle
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