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Philousa Khrysokhous

Philousa Khrysokhous

FieldValue
official_namePhilousa Chrysochous
native_nameΦιλούσα Χρυσοχούς
pushpin_mapCyprus
pushpin_reliefy
pushpin_label_positionbottom
pushpin_mapsize300
pushpin_map_captionLocation in Cyprus
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameCyprus
subdivision_type1District
subdivision_name1Paphos District
subdivision_type2Municipality
unit_prefImperial
population_as_of2011
population_total31
timezoneEET
utc_offset+2
timezone_DSTEEST
utc_offset_DST+3
coordinates
elevation_m427
postal_code_typePostal code
postal_code6315
Map showing Philousa Khrysokhous in Paphos District.

Philousa Chrysochous () is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 12 km southeast of Polis Chrysochous. Is located at 427 m above sea level. Located next to Lake Evretos, Filousa Chrysochous is adjacent to the village of Tremithousa of Paphos and is one of the small communities of the island, but it has many of the natural beauties of the Cypriot countryside. Specifically, the settlement is built on a green hillside with carob trees, olive and fruit trees, and overlooks from above the villages of the area. The village lies close to Simou, Zacharia and Sarama Village. The two abandoned villages of Evretou and Trimithousa are also nearby. Filousa Village was at one at the centre of 5 surrounding Turkish Cypriot villages in the area.

The population of Filousa Village has 31 permanent residents, with the village becoming busier at the weekends during festivals and the holiday periods. Filousa Village is spread along a main road, with a few narrow streets leading off. The nearby town of Polis Chrysochou is the main administration, school and medical centre for the village.

The Filousa Village in this article is not to be confused with the Filousa Village which lies further south near Kedares Village.

According to legend, the village acquired its name from two trees that grew by the town square. The pair grew to be very large, eventually entwining. This gave the appearance as though they were kissing and the village became known as Filousa Village (translation: Kissing Village).

Filousa Village has magnificent views, and has managed to keep its traditional architecture and charm.

References

References

  1. "Filousa Chrysochous".
  2. "GeoNames.org".
  3. "Filousa Chrysochous - Cyprus".
  4. "Visiting Villages {{!}} Bed And Breakfast {{!}} Yurts in Cyprus Ltd {{!}} Πάφος, Κύπρος".
  5. "Cyprus Expat {{!}} Article: Villages Of Cyprus - Filousa Village".
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