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 At historical documents was called "Chiperonda".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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