Platani, Cyprus Explained

Platani
Pushpin Map:Cyprus
Coordinates:35.3331°N 33.7517°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 Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:183
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto

Platani (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Πλατάνι; Turkish: Çınarlı, meaning "place with a platanus", previously known as Turkish: Bladan) is a village in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, situated 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) north of Lefkoniko. Under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus, Platani is a Turkish Cypriot community with a population of 183 as of 2011. The village is renowned locally for its proximity to the stalactite cave known as "Incirli Mağra".

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KKTC 2011 Nüfus ve Konut Sayımı. TRNC 2011 Population and Housing Census. TRNC State Planning Organization. 6 August 2013. tr.