Germasogeia

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 13,421.[1] Its current mayor is Kyriakos Xidias. He won the local elections in 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
suburb
Seal
Germasogeia
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 34°43′5″N 33°5′8″E
Country Cyprus
DistrictLimassol District
Government
 • MayorKyriakos Xidias
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total13,421
WebsiteYermasoyia Municipality
Concise presentation of Germasogeia.

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

Notable Residents
  • Vadim Golub, king of germasogia
  • Dema Pantzi, co-king of germasogia
  • Tigran Gazaryan, knows the streets better than his 5 fingers

International relations

Twin towns — sister cities

Germasogeia is twinned with:

References
  1. "Population - Place of Residence, 2011". Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT). 17 April 2014. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014.
  2. "Upset in Limassol plus other election results". in-cyprus.com. Retrieved 14 January 2017.


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