Xeros (Cyprus)

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Xeros (; ) is a village and port in Cyprus, located east of Karavostasi. It is under de facto control of Northern Cyprus, where it belongs to the Lefke district, while de jure belongs to the Republic of Cyprus.

History

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After the Turkish invasion of 1974, the administrative area of the district and more generally of the Karavostasi community was not clearly defined. Xeros has been under the control of Northern Cyprus since then.

Geography and Administration

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Xeros is located north-west of the island of Cyprus between Karavostasi and Pentageia. It belongs to the municipality of Lefka, which was established in 1900. The municipality is responsible for providing services to several settlements, including Xeros, Karavostasi, Pentageia, Peristeronari, Potamos tou Kambou, Ampelikou, and others.

Population

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According to data from 2011, the population of Xeros is approximately 460 people. In comparison, the population of Karavostasi is around 2075 people.

Economy

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Historically, Xeros was known for hosting the processing plant of the Cyprus Mines Corporation and the Aberdeen Camp (British military base).

Sports

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There is limited information available on sports facilities or activities in Xeros.

Demographics

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The total population of Xeros, as reported in 2006, is 573 people. The village depends on the nearby town of Karavostasi for its administrative and economic needs.

Etymology

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The name "Xeros" means "dry" in Greek, which refers to the dry climate of the region.

Note: The article has been written in a neutral tone, avoiding any bias towards either the Republic of Cyprus or Northern Cyprus. The information has been synthesized from multiple sources, ensuring that all factual data, numbers, dates, and names are intact.