Limassol

Limassol, also known as Lemesos, is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus. Limassol is the most populated municipality in Cyprus, with a population of 108,105 and is the second-largest urban area in Cyprus, after Nicosia, with an urban population of 195,139. It is the capital of the Limassol District with a population of 262,238.

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Limassol, also known as Lemesos, is a city located on the southern coast of Cyprus that serves as the capital of the Limassol District. It is the most populated municipality in Cyprus and the second-largest urban area in the country, making it an important economic and demographic center on the island.

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Key facts

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Settlement.subdivision_type2: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Limassol Municipality
Settlement.leader_title: Deputy Mayor

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: big city
Part of: Limassol District
Has part: Pano Polemidia
Official name: Λεμεσός
Demonym: Λεμεσιανή
Country: Cyprus
Located in: Limassol District
Official language: Turkish
Population: 107970
Area: 44.87
Time zone: UTC+03:00
Body of water: Mediterranean Sea
Official website: www.limassol.org.cy
Image: View of Limassol 01.JPG
Dialing code: 357 25
Patron saint: John the Merciful

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Commons category: Limassol
topic's main category: Category:Limassol
category for people born here: Category:Births in Limassol
category of associated people: Category:People from Limassol
category for people who died here: Q21020798
native label: Leymosun
postal code: 3010–3150
twinned administrative body: Saint Petersburg
P12749: Battle of Legnica

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Encyclopedic overview

42 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Ancient
Medieval
Venetian rule
Ottoman rule
British colony
Modern day
Geography
Municipalities and quarters
Climate
Transport
Bus transport
Ferry
Motorways
Airports
Demographics
Historical
Education
Economy
Landmarks
Archaeological sites
Amathus
Kourion
Museums
Parks
Culture
Festivals
Sports
Government and politics
Politics
Local Government Reform
International relations
Twin towns – sister cities
Consulates and consulates general
Notable people
See also
References
Notes
References
External links
Further reading

Limassol was built between two ancient Greek cities, Amathus and Kourion. Its historical centre is located around the medieval Limassol Castle and the Old Port. The city spreads along the Mediterranean coast and has extended much farther than the castle and port, with its suburbs stretching along the coast to Amathus. To the west of the city is Akrotiri, part of the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

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