Germasogeia

Summary

Germasogeia (Greek: Γερμασόγεια) is an eastern suburb of Limassol and a municipality in the Limassol District of Cyprus. As of 2011, Germasogeia had a population of 17,325.[1] Its current mayor is Kyriakos Xidias. He won the local elections on 18 December 2016 as an independent candidate. During the elections, Xidias prevailed with 26.73% of the vote against 23.01% of two-term incumbent Andreas Gavrielides.[2]

Germasogeia
Γερμασόγεια (Greek)
Official seal of Germasogeia
Germasogeia is located in Cyprus
Germasogeia
Germasogeia
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 34°43′5″N 33°5′8″E / 34.71806°N 33.08556°E / 34.71806; 33.08556
Country Cyprus
DistrictLimassol District
Government
 • MayorKyriakos Xidias
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total17,325
WebsiteYermasoyia Municipality
Concise presentation of Germasogeia.

The small town was fortified in the medieval period by the Knights Templar. Germasogeia dam was built there in 1968.

International relations edit

Twin towns — sister cities edit

Germasogeia is twinned with:

This twin town is associated with Germasogeia.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Population – Predefined Tables". www.mof.gov.cy. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  2. ^ "Upset in Limassol plus other election results". in-cyprus.com. Retrieved 14 January 2017.