Akoursos

Place in Paphos District, Cyprus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Akoursos (Greek: Ακουρσός) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 3 km south of Kathikas. Akoursos is located at 410 metres above sea level.[2][3] It receives approximately 650 mm of rainfall annually.[4]

Country Cyprus
Elevation
410 m (1,350 ft)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
Postal code
6130
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Akoursos
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Map of Akoursos in Paphos district.
Map of Akoursos in Paphos district.
Akoursos is located in Cyprus
Akoursos
Akoursos
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 34°53′10″N 32°25′17″E
Country Cyprus
DistrictPaphos District
Elevation
410 m (1,350 ft)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total
38
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
6130
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Naming

The name of the village means the “running water” in the Turkish language (Akarsu), and is a product of paraphrasing by the locals in 1958.[5]

Places Nearby

Finally, Akoursos is bordered by the tourist town of Pegia and the village of Kathikas.[5]

References

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