Deryneia

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Deryneia

Total population

5,758

Coordinates35.06°, 33.96°

Demographic figures from CYSTAT. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Deryneia is a large village in the island of Cyprus. It is located on the east side of the island, 2 km (1 mi) south of the city of Famagusta. The population of the village is 5,758 and it consists of a municipality since 1994. The current mayor is Andros Karayiannis. Since the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, around 75% of the village terrain is in Northern Cyprus. The village is 12 kilometers from the famous resort of Ayia Napa. The "Ghost Town" of Varosha can be clearly viewed from the roof of the Cultural Centre, as can the craters from shells fired during the invasion in the field opposite.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.