Kathikas ( Greek: Κάθηκας) is one of the Laona villages in the Paphos District of Cyprus. It is situated on a plateau 23 kilometers north of Paphos. It has an altitude of 655m [1] [2] [3] and a population of 333. [4] It is well known for its grape production, such as xynisteri grapes. It also has a flourishing agrotourism industry. [5]
Kathikas
Κάθηκας | |
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Coordinates: 34°54′45″N 32°25′32″E / 34.91250°N 32.42556°E | |
Country | Cyprus |
District | Paphos District |
Elevation | 655 m (2,149 ft) |
Highest elevation | 683 m (2,241 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 438 |
Time zone | UTC+2 ( EET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+3 ( EEST) |
Kathikas has a very active Residents Association [6] Additionally, Kathikas has residences that are over a century old and serve as examples of folkloric architecture. [7]
Avakas Gorge is a natural attraction. [8]
The ruins of the abandoned village of Old Theletra. The inhabitants of Theletra were moved in the 1980s due to fears over landslides.[ citation needed]
On April 7, 2000, a Kathikas man was arrested in connection with the theft of an ancient sarcophagus. [13]
On February 24, 2007, the residents of Kathikas awoke to the news that two of the locals had been murdered. [14]
Kathikas ( Greek: Κάθηκας) is one of the Laona villages in the Paphos District of Cyprus. It is situated on a plateau 23 kilometers north of Paphos. It has an altitude of 655m [1] [2] [3] and a population of 333. [4] It is well known for its grape production, such as xynisteri grapes. It also has a flourishing agrotourism industry. [5]
Kathikas
Κάθηκας | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 34°54′45″N 32°25′32″E / 34.91250°N 32.42556°E | |
Country | Cyprus |
District | Paphos District |
Elevation | 655 m (2,149 ft) |
Highest elevation | 683 m (2,241 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 438 |
Time zone | UTC+2 ( EET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+3 ( EEST) |
Kathikas has a very active Residents Association [6] Additionally, Kathikas has residences that are over a century old and serve as examples of folkloric architecture. [7]
Avakas Gorge is a natural attraction. [8]
The ruins of the abandoned village of Old Theletra. The inhabitants of Theletra were moved in the 1980s due to fears over landslides.[ citation needed]
On April 7, 2000, a Kathikas man was arrested in connection with the theft of an ancient sarcophagus. [13]
On February 24, 2007, the residents of Kathikas awoke to the news that two of the locals had been murdered. [14]