Lefkoniko

Lefkoniko
Λευκόνοικο (Greek)
Geçitkale (Turkish)
Municipality
The main square of the town
Lefkoniko
Coordinates: 35°15′36″N 33°43′54″E / 35.26000°N 33.73167°E / 35.26000; 33.73167
Country (de jure) Cyprus
 • DistrictFamagusta District
Country (de facto) Northern Cyprus
 • DistrictGazimağusa District
Government
 • MayorHasan Öztaş (in Lefkoniko)
Zina Lisandrou Panagidi (in exile)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
1,253
 • Municipality
2,380
WebsiteTurkish Cypriot municipality

Lefkoniko (Greek: Λευκόνοικο; Turkish: Lefkonuk or Geçitkale) is a town in the Mesaoria Plain under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus, claimed by Cyprus. Lefkoniko is the birthplace of Cypriot national poet Vasilis Michaelides and is known for its lace.

Geçitkale Air Base of the Turkish Air Force is near Lefkoniko.

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