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Choulou

Coordinates: 34°52′16″N 32°33′27″E / 34.87111°N 32.55750°E / 34.87111; 32.55750
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Choulou
Χούλου
St George fresco in Choulou
St George fresco in Choulou
Choulou is located in Cyprus
Choulou
Choulou
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 34°52′16″N 32°33′27″E / 34.87111°N 32.55750°E / 34.87111; 32.55750
Country Cyprus
DistrictPaphos District
Elevation
1,106 ft (337 m)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total190
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
6129

Choulou (Greek: Χούλου, Turkish: Hulu) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 6 km (3.7 mi) west of Agios Fotios at an elevation of about 350 m (1,150 ft) above sea level. It is located in the centre of the district next to the village Lemona and near Statos-Agios Photios and Letymbou villages. Choulou is east of the Ezousa River and its tributary the Chalaras.[2]

Ιn the period of Frankish rule in Cyprus Choulou was a small feudal town. In 1950 had a population of around 1,000 inhabitants. Today the population is around 150[3] and much of the village is abandoned.

Just outside the village is the Ammati forest. The traditional Cypriot tale 'Arodafnousa' born in Choulou.[clarification needed]

Choulou has five churches: Holy Cross, St Kononas, the Venetian church, St Theodoros, and the Byzantine church dedicated to St George. The village also has 2 taverns, 2 coffee shops, and one snack bar.

References

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  1. ^ Census 2001
  2. ^ "Choulou - Cyprus". Cyprus. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
  3. ^ Census 2011