Limassol District

Limassol District

Επαρχία Λεμεσού (Greek)
Limasol Kazası (Turkish)
Limassol District Επαρχία Λεμεσού (Greek); Limasol Kazası (Turkish)
District
	Location of the district in Cyprus (in red)
	Coordinates: 34°40′44″N 33°2′38″E / 34.67889°N 33.04389°E
Country	Cyprus
Capital	Limassol
Area
• District	1,393.3 km2 (538.0 sq mi)
Population (2021)
• District	262,238
• Rank	2nd
• Density	190/km2 (490/sq mi)
• Urban	198,558
• Rural	~63,680
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Post code	3000–4999
Area code	+357 25

The Limassol District,^[b] or simply Limassol^[c] or Lemesos,^[d] is one of the six districts of Cyprus. As of 2021^[update], it had a population of 262,238, 75,7% of which was urban^[3]^[4] The district's capital 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.

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.^[5] 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.^[6]

Geography

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.^[7] Limassol, to the northeast of the Akrotiri peninsula lies on Akrotiri Bay, while Pissouri, to the northwest of the peninsula, lies on Episkopi Bay.^[8] Episkopi Bay is a nesting ground for green and loggerhead turtles, both of which are on the IUCN list of endangered species.^[9] Amathous Beach, Dassoudi Beach and part of Governor's 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.^[10] Municipalities are written with bold.

Quarters

The municipalities of Limassol, for administrative purposes, are divided into quarters. An exception is the Ypsonas Municipality. The list below shows alphabetically the quarters per municipality. ^[11]

Landmarks

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.^[12] The city is known for its wineries, and revelry and nightlife.^[13] The Limassol District Archaeological Museum, located in Limassol, has historical artefacts from the towns of Kourion and Amathus.^[14] 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.^[15] 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.^[16]

Notes

^ Including Akrotiri.
^ Greek: Επαρχία Λεμεσού, romanized: Eparkhía Lemesoú [/éparxía lemesú/]; Turkish: Limasol Kazası
^ /ˈlɪməsɒl/
^ Greek: Λεμεσός, romanized: Lemesos [/lemesós/]; Turkish: Leymosun or Limasol

References

^ http://www.cystat.gov.cy/mof/cystat/statistics.nsf/classifications_en/classifications_en?OpenForm Archived 2020-10-20 at the Wayback Machine Cyprus Statistical Service Classifications] — Degree of Urbanization.
^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING 2021: PRELIMINARY RESULTS BY DISTRICT AND MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 August 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING 2021: PRELIMINARY RESULTS BY DISTRICT AND MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 August 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
^ "Cyprus population has grown 9.9% in a decade". Cyprus population has grown 9.9% in a decade. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
^ Weiß et al. 2001, p. 28.
^ Weiß et al. 2001, pp. 26, 28.
^ Jasink & Bombardieri 2010, p. 1.
^ "Limassol District" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
^ "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. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
^ "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 4 August 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
^ "ΣΤΑΤΙΣΤΙΚΟΙ ΚΩΔΙΚΟΙ ΔΗΜΩΝ/ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΕΝΟΡΙΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ, 2015". Στατιστική Υπηρεσία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
^ "Limassol District Court". Supreme Court of Cyprus. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
^ Weiß et al. 2001, p. 25.
^ Weiß et al. 2001, p. 26.
^ "The Limassol District Archaeological Museum". Limassol Municipal Government. Archived from the original on 15 May 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
^ "Painted Churches in the Troodos Region". UNESCO. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. 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 Limassol District at Wikimedia Commons

[2] Including Akrotiri.

[4] Greek: Επαρχία Λεμεσού, romanized: Eparkhía Lemesoú [/éparxía lemesú/]; Turkish: Limasol Kazası

[5] /ˈlɪməsɒl/

[6] Greek: Λεμεσός, romanized: Lemesos [/lemesós/]; Turkish: Leymosun or Limasol

[1] ttp://www.cystat.gov.cy/mof/cystat/statistics.nsf/classifications_en/classifications_en?OpenForm Archived 2020-10-20 at the Wayback Machine Cyprus Statistical Service Classifications] — Degree of Urbanization.

[3] "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING 2021: PRELIMINARY RESULTS BY DISTRICT AND MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 August 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2024.

[7] "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING 2021: PRELIMINARY RESULTS BY DISTRICT AND MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 August 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2024.

[8] "Cyprus population has grown 9.9% in a decade". Cyprus population has grown 9.9% in a decade. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.

[FOOTNOTEWeißSaboPeitz-HlebecSchwarz200128-9] Weiß et al. 2001, p. 28.

[FOOTNOTEWeißSaboPeitz-HlebecSchwarz200126,_28-10] Weiß et al. 2001, pp. 26, 28.

[FOOTNOTEJasinkBombardieri20101-11] Jasink & Bombardieri 2010, p. 1.

[12] "Limassol District" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 19 April 2015.

[13] "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. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2015.

[14] "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 4 August 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2018.

[15] "ΣΤΑΤΙΣΤΙΚΟΙ ΚΩΔΙΚΟΙ ΔΗΜΩΝ/ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΕΝΟΡΙΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ, 2015". Στατιστική Υπηρεσία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.

[supremecourt.gov.cy-16] "Limassol District Court". Supreme Court of Cyprus. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2015.

[FOOTNOTEWeißSaboPeitz-HlebecSchwarz200125-17] Weiß et al. 2001, p. 25.

[FOOTNOTEWeißSaboPeitz-HlebecSchwarz200126-18] Weiß et al. 2001, p. 26.

[limassolmunicipal.com-19] "The Limassol District Archaeological Museum". Limassol Municipal Government. Archived from the original on 15 May 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2015.

[UNESCO-20] "Painted Churches in the Troodos Region". UNESCO. Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2015.

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v t e Limassol District
Municipalities	Agios Athanasios Germasogeia Kato Polemidia Limassol Mesa Geitonia Ypsonas
Communities	Agios Amvrosios Agios Dimitrios Agios Georgios Agios Ioannis Agios Konstantinos Agios Mamas Agios Pavlos Agios Theodoros Agios Therapon Agios Thomas Agios Tychonas Agridia Agros Akapnou Akrotiri Akrounta Alassa Alektora Amiantos Anogyra Apesia Apsiou Arakapas Armenochori Arsos Asgata Asomatos Avdimou Chandria Dierona Dora Doros Dymes Episkopi Eptagoneia Erimi Fasoula Foini Foinikaria Gerasa Gerovasa Kalo Chorio Kaminaria Kantou Kapilio Kato Kivides Kato Mylos Kato Platres Kellaki Kissousa Klonari Koilani Kolossi Korfi Kouka Kyperounta Laneia Lemithou Limnatis Lofou Louvaras Malia Mandria Mathikoloni Monagri Monagroulli Moni Moniatis Mouttagiaka Omodos Pachna Palaiomylos Palodeia Pano Kivides Pano Polemidia Paramali Paramytha Parekklisia Pelendri Pentakomo Pera Pedi Pissouri Platanisteia Platres Potamiou Potamitissa Prastio (Avdimou) Prastio (Kellaki) Prodromos Pyrgos Sanida Silikou Sotira Souni–Zanatzia Spitali Sykopetra Trachoni Treis Elies Trimiklini Troodos Tserkezoi Vasa Kellakiou Vasa Koilaniou Vikla Vouni Zoopigi