Dikomo
Dikomo
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Dikomo Location in Cyprus | |
| Coordinates: 35°16′2″N 33°19′30″E / 35.26722°N 33.32500°E | |
| Country | Cyprus |
| • District | Kyrenia District |
| Country (controlled by) | Northern Cyprus |
| • District | Girne District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Mayor | Yuksel Celebi |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,969 |
| • Municipality | 9,120 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Website | Turkish Cypriot municipality |
Dikomo (Greek: Δίκωμο; Turkish: Dikmen) is a town in Cyprus, located about halfway between Nicosia and Kyrenia. De facto, it is under the control of Northern Cyprus.
The town consists of two parts:
- Kato Dikomo (Κάτω Δίκωμο; Aşağı Dikmen)
- Pano Dikomo (Πάνω Δίκωμο; Yukarı Dikmen)
Dikomo is first mentioned in sources in a chronicle by Neophytos the Recluse on a raid on Cyprus in 1155/56. It was close to the site of a battle between the Byzantine forces and the forces of Raynald of Châtillon, who had landed in Kyrenia and further advanced to Nicosia.