Agios Mamas

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Agios Mamas
Άγιος Μάμας
Agios Mamas village
Agios Mamas village
Agios Mamas is located in Cyprus
Agios Mamas
Agios Mamas
Location of Agios Mamas in Cyprus
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Country  Cyprus
District Limassol
Elevation 590 m (1,940 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 105
[1]

Agios Mamas (Greek: Άγιος Μάμας) is a small village in the Limassol region of Cyprus. It is located on the southern slopes of the Troodos mountain range in the area famous for its Commandaria wine.

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Agios Mamas village church

The village is built in an amphitheatric layout under Mount Zalaka. It is named after Saint Mamas, a 3rd-century Christian martyr and the main village church, built on the hill above the main settlement, is dedicated to the saint. A second small church on the southern outskirts of the village is dedicated to Saint Paraskevi and its interior is covered with wall paintings. The village also has a cultural centre with a small library next to the church and a shop with a post office and a bank in the centre of the village.[2]

Local inhabitants are mainly involved in viticulture as well as a growing olives, almonds and other fruit trees.

References

  1. Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus 2001 Population Census
  2. Cyprus Village link, local news site for the Commandaria region

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