Choulou
Choulou Χούλου | |
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Choulou Location in Cyprus | |
Coordinates: 34°52′16″N 32°33′27″E / 34.87111°N 32.55750°ECoordinates: 34°52′16″N 32°33′27″E / 34.87111°N 32.55750°E | |
Country | Cyprus |
District | Paphos District |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 190 |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Postal code | 6129 |
Choulou (Greek: Χούλου) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 6 km west of Agios Fotios at an altitude of about 350m above sea level. It is located in the centre of the district next to the village Lemona and near Statos-Agios Photios and Letymbou villages.
Ιn the period of Frankish rule in Cyprus Choulou was a small feudal town, and 50 years ago it had a population of around 1,000. Today the population is around 150[2] and much of the village is abandoned.
Just outside the village is the Ammati forest. The traditional Cypriot tale 'Arodafnousa' born in Choulou.
Choulou has five churches: Holy Cross, St Kononas, the Venetian church, St Theodoros, and the Byzantine church dedicated to St George. The village also has 2 taverns, 2 coffee shops, and one snack bar.