Kellia, Cyprus
Kellia (Greek: Κελλιά [locally [t͡ʃeˈʎa]]; Turkish: Yıldırım) is a village in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, located north of Larnaca. Prior to 1974, the village was inhabited mostly by Turkish Cypriots.[2] In 2011, its population was 387.
Kellia | |
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village | |
  Kellia Location in Cyprus | |
| Coordinates: 34°58′32″N 33°37′20″E | |
| Country |  |
| District | Larnaca District |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 387 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
St Antonios is the church name of the village and was built at around the 19th century. Kellia is thought to come from 'cells', a reference to the monastic cells found at the church.
References
- "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
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-10-28. Retrieved 2009-06-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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