Engomi
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  Engomi Location in Cyprus | |
| Coordinates: 35°9′47″N 33°18′59″E / 35.16306°N 33.31639°E | |
| Country | Cyprus |
| District | Nicosia District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 18,010 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Engomi (Greek: Έγκωμη Turkish: Engomi or Enkomi) is a suburb and municipality of the Cypriot capital Nicosia. In 2011, it had a population of 18,010. Of these, 14,254 were citizens of Cyprus.
It is a mainly residential neighbourhood with many large villas. It also includes a very important annexe to the powerful Monastery of Our Lady Eleousa. The University of Nicosia is also located within the municipality and thus is home to a large student population.
Engomi has a large diplomatic presence.[2] The embassies of Egypt, France, the United States and Russia are located in the neighborhood.[2]
- ^ "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, 2014-04-17, archived from the original on 2014-04-20, retrieved 2014-04-20
- ^ a b "Cyprus TV boss Andis Hadjicostis murdered in Nicosia". Financial Mirror. 2010-01-12. Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2010-02-10.