Athienou
Αθηένου, Αθηαίνου (Greek) | |
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Coordinates: 35°04′N 33°32′E / 35.067°N 33.533°E | |
Country | Cyprus |
District | Larnaca District |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kyriacos Kareklas |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 9,721 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 7600 |
Website | www |
Athienou (Greek: Αθηένου or Αθηαίνου, locally [aθiˈenu]) is a village in Larnaca District, Cyprus. It is one of only four villages located within the United Nations Buffer Zone, the other three being Pyla, Troulloi and Deneia. Today, Athienou has a population of around 10000 people. Since 1990, it has been home to Davidson College's Athienou Archaeological Project. The town's city hall includes a museum of local history and culture that was established in 2008.