Ayios Dhometios
Ayios Dhometios
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Ayios Dhometios (Greek: Άγιος Δομέτιος or Άη Δεμέτης; Turkish: Aydemet) is a suburb located west of the Cypriot capital Nicosia. It has a population of 12,456 (2011 census) making it one of Cyprus's biggest municipalities. There is also a population of 2,314 (in 2011) within the area of Ayios Dhometios under Turkish control.[2]
Since 2003 and the opening of the checkpoint, Agios Dometios is the site of the island's most important checkpoint in Cyprus, through which thousands of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots pass over the line every day.[3]
History
Ayios Dhometios, has existed since ancient times as a small village, located 4 kilometres west of Nicosia. Mention of Ayios Dhometios comes from as early as the
At the first British census in 1881, the population was 430.[4] This had grown to 10,055 at independence in 1960,[5] including Greek 7,672, Maronite 73, Armenian 66, Turkish 1,British 2,065.
In
Ayios Pavlos
The parish of Ayios Pavlos is located around the church of Saint Paul. The Ayios Dhometios junior high school is also located in Ayios Pavlos. It is also considered an area within Ayios Dhometios, covering its northern area.
Administration
Ayios Dhometios has been a municipality since 1986 and the mayor is elected directly by the people in mayor elections that take place every five years. The elections of December 17, 2006 saw mayor Dr. Andreas Hadjiloizou get re-elected into office. He was elected into office in 1996 and re-elected in 2001. Mr Costas Petrou is the current mayor after defeating Dr. Andreas Hadjiloizou in the December 2011 elections.
The part of Ayios Dhometios (known as Aydemet or Metehan in Turkish) under Turkish control is currently administered as a
Ayios Dhometios is divided into the civil parishes or neighbourhoods of St. George and St. Paul. Their populations in 2011 were St. Paul: 3,189 and St. George: 9,267.[1]
The Koinotarch (communal president) of St. George is Christodoulos Ioannou (since 2015) and that of St. Paul is Stavros Xyrichis (since 2018).[7]
Interconnectors
In Ayios Dometios are headquarters of
Interesting sites
Ayios Dhometios checkpoint
The opening of the
Churches
Ayios Dhometios is currently home of three Christian-Orthodox churches. The Ayios (Saint) Dhometios church is the oldest of the three and is built on a hill overlooking the old part of town.
The Saint George church is located on Gregoris Afxentiou Avenue and is Ayios Dhometios's main church.[13] It's dedicated to Saint George who according to the legend slaughtered a dragon with a spear.[14] The third church of the town is Saint Paul's church and is the newest of the three. It was built in the late 1980s to replace the ageing church situated next to it which is dedicated to the same saint.[15]
Parks
Ayios Dhometios has four
Old Ayios Dhometios
Part of Ayios Dhometios is preserved to its old appearance. It is still an inhabited, and fully functional neighborhood. It has beautiful characteristic Cypriot architecture including the traditional old doors, and colored windows.
Education
Ayios Dhometios has three elementary schools and one junior high school. The 1st elementary, located opposite the Saint Dhometios church, is the oldest and was built during the
Demographics
Agios Dhometios is one of Nicosia's intensively populated districts with a diverse mixture of cultures. Despite its historic Greek-Cypriot community, Agios Dhometios is home to Nicosia's largest
Sports
Nicosia Race Club
The Nicosia Race Club is the only organization in Cyprus authorized to organize horse races in Cyprus.[16] Races are organized on Sundays and most Wednesdays in winter and spring and on Wednesdays and most Saturdays in the Summer and Fall.
Athletes
Ayios Dhometios has a long tradition in
Teams
ENAD Ayios Dhometios
Mavrommatis Ayios Pavlos
A
EAS Ayios Dhometios
Cyprus' major sport is football and Ayios Dhometios has a team in that sport also. EAS plays in the amateur ranks of the Nicosia league and almost won promotion to the Cyprus fourth division a few seasons back but failed in the play-offs. EAS also maintains an indoor football team that plays in Cyprus' third division but is tipped for promotion in the 2006–07 season. EAS' cycling team is also one of the countries elite.
Stadiums
Ayios Dhometios has two main
Olympic torch relay
The
Twinned cities
Ayios Dhometios is a twinned city to Ayios Nikolaos, Crete, and Korydallos in Athens.
References
- ^ a b "C1. POPULATION ENUMERATED BY SEX, AGE, DISTRICT, MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY AND QUARTER (1.10.2011)", Population – Place of Residence, 2011, Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus, April 17, 2014, archived from the original on April 20, 2014, retrieved April 20, 2014
- ^ a b Census organised by the Turkish Cypriots in the occupied area "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 6, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
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- ^ Census of Cyprus 1881, pr. Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, 1884
- ^ Census of Cyprus 1960,pub.Printing Office of Rep.of Cyprus, Nicosia
- ^ "48 χρόνια από τον "Αττίλα 2": Η δεύτερη φάση της τουρκικής εισβολής στην Κύπρο". euronews (in Greek). August 14, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Web site of municipality of Ayios Dhometios www.dad.org.cy retrieved July 2018
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- ^ "Ayios Dometios Check Point Residential Building". Architectuul. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ a b "CUSTOMS & EXCISE - Information for Passengers and Public - Green Line - Crossing points regulations". www.mof.gov.cy. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ "Λίγα Λόγια για το Εκκλ. του Αγ.Δομετίου :: Εκκλησία Μεγαλομάρτυρος Αγίου Γεωργίου 'Αγ.Δομέτιος Λευκωσία -Κύπρος". www.ekklisia-aggeorgiou-agdometiou.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Anastasi, Luciano. "Medieval History – St George and the Slaying of the Dragon". Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΠΑΥΛΟΥ (ΝΕΑ) | ΔΗΜΟΣ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΔΟΜΕΤΙΟΥ". May 1, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Nicosia Race Club - Cyprus - About Us". Archived from the original on January 28, 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
- ^ Stavrou, Dr Demetris (June 19, 2023). "Explore The Area Of Agios Dometios". EIPS. Retrieved November 30, 2023.