Dikomo
| Dikomo | |
|---|---|
  Dikomo Location in Cyprus | |
| Coordinates: 35°16′2″N 33°19′30″E / 35.26722°N 33.32500°ECoordinates: 35°16′2″N 33°19′30″E / 35.26722°N 33.32500°E | |
| Country |
 Cyprus |
| • District | Kyrenia District |
| Country (controlled by) |
 Northern Cyprus |
| • District | Girne District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Mayor | Yuksel Celebi |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,969 |
| • Municipality | 9,120 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Website | Turkish Cypriot municipality |
Dikomo (Greek: Δίκωμο; Turkish: Dikmen) is a town in Cyprus, located about halfway between Nicosia and Kyrenia. De facto, it is under the control of Northern Cyprus.
The town consists of two parts:
- Kato Dikomo (Κάτω Δίκωμο; Aşağı Dikmen)
- Pano Dikomo (Πάνω Δίκωμο; Yukarı Dikmen)
Famous locals
- Dimitris Christofias, former president of Cyprus, born in Dikomo
- Georgios Savvides, AKEL MP 1970–1991, born in Dikomo
- Christodoulos Taramountas, Democratic Rally and European Democracy MP, born in Dikomo
References
- ↑ KKTC 2011 Nüfus ve Konut Sayımı [TRNC 2011 Population and Housing Census] (PDF), TRNC State Planning Organization, 6 August 2013, p. 20
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