Pigi, Famagusta Explained

Peristeronopigi
Pushpin Map:Cyprus
Pushpin Relief:y
Coordinates:35.2242°N 33.7603°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

Pigi (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Πηγή) is a village located in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, 6km (04miles) south of Lefkoniko, in the Mesaoria plain. The name means "water well". Pigi is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus.[1] According to Northern Cyprus, Pigi is part of Peristeronopigi.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peristerona. www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net. https://web.archive.org/web/20180906205647/http://www.prio-cyprus-displacement.net/default.asp?id=611. 2018-09-06. 2018-09-06.