Agios Athanasios, Cyprus

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Agios Athanasios (Template:Langx) is an independent municipality of Cyprus located in the Limassol District. Located 3 km (1.86 mi) away from the district's capital, Limassol, and named after the Athanasius of Alexandria, it functions as a suburb of the city of Limassol and since 1986 as an independent municipality. it also boasts a industrial zone with more then 110 employers.

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Concise presentation of Agios Athanasios

History

Agios Athanasios was founded as a minor agricultural settlement and followed a huge refugee immigration boom after the 1974 Turkish invasion. It is estimated that around 6,000 refugees are settled in the city. The municipality serves as the industrial area of the Limassol District.

Mayors

  • 1986 - 1996: Phidias Diamantis
  • 1996 - 2016: Kyriakos Chatzittofi
  • 2016–Present: Marinos Kyriakou

References

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