Peristerona | |
Pushpin Map: | Cyprus |
Pushpin Relief: | y |
Coordinates: | 35.2156°N 33.7592°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Cyprus |
Subdivision Type1: | • District |
Subdivision Name1: | Famagusta District |
Subdivision Type2: | Country |
Subdivision Type3: | • District |
Subdivision Name3: | Gazimağusa District |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Peristerona (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Περιστερώνα) is a village located in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, 6km (04miles) south of Lefkoniko, in the Mesaoria plain. The name means "pigeon nest". Peristeronona is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus.[1] According to Northern Cyprus, Peristerona is part of Peristeronopigi.