Engomi
Engomi
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Interactive map outlining Engomi | |
Location within Cyprus Location within the Eastern Mediterranean Location within the European Union Location within Asia | |
| Coordinates: 35°9′47″N 33°18′59″E / 35.16306°N 33.31639°E | |
| Country | Cyprus |
| District | Nicosia District |
| Urban area | Nicosia |
| Area | |
| 9.49 km2 (3.66 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011) | |
| 18,010 | |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Engomi (Greek: Έγκωμη Turkish: Engomi or Enkomi) is a suburb and municipality of the Cypriot capital Nicosia. In 2011, it had a population of 18,010. Of these, 14,254 were Cypriot citizens.
It is a mainly residential neighbourhood with many large villas. It also includes a very important annexe to the powerful Monastery of Our Lady Eleousa. The University of Nicosia is also located within the municipality and thus is home to a large student population.
Engomi has a large diplomatic presence. The embassies of Egypt, France, the United States and Russia are located in the neighborhood.