Ayios Andreas (Tophane)
Place in Nicosia District, Cyprus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ayios Andreas or Tophane is a Neighbourhood, Quarter, Mahalla or Parish of Nicosia, Cyprus.[1] In September 1945, the Ottoman name of Tophane (which means arsenal) was changed to Ayios Andreas,[2][3] but there is no parish church of that name.
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Ayios Andreas (Tophane) | |
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΄Αγιος Ανδρέας, Ay Andrea | |
Coordinates: 35°10′25″N 33°21′24″E | |
Country | Cyprus |
District | Nicosia District |
Municipality | Nicosia |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 5,767 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
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At the last Census (2011) it had a population of 5,767,[1] an increase from a population of 5,185 in 2001. It covers an area in the south-western part of the municipal area of Nicosia, within and without the walls.[4]
The population in 1946 was 3,012,[5] consisting of 2,224 Greek Cypriots, 152 Turkish Cypriots and 636 others.