Kyperounta
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|native_name =Κυπερούντα Town
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|subdivision_name1 = Limassol District
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|population_as_of =2001
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|population_total =1,497
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Kyperounta ({{langx|el|Κυπερούντα}}) is a town in Cyprus. It lies at an altitude of 1,140 meters. With a population in approximately 1,500 it can be called the head-town of Pitsilia. The town took its name from the plant Cyperus rotundus (kyperos). Kyperounda was established during the Byzantine period. At historical documents was called "Chiperonda".
File:The Church of Agias Marinas at Kυperounta.jpg|Church Agias Marinas
File:The church of Virgin Mary (Panagia) and Chrysosotiros at Kyperounta 3.jpg|church of Virgin Mary (Panagia) and Chrysosotiros
File:Saint Arsenios church at Kyperounta 7.jpg| Saint Arsenios church
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- [https://www.britishpathe.com/video/soldiers-search-village-for-arms Newsreel dating from 1955 showing British soldiers rounding up villagers and searching the village for arms during the EOKA struggle]
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Category:Communities in Limassol District
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