Peristeronopigi
Peristeronopigi
| |
|---|---|
The church in Peristeronopigi | |
| Coordinates: 35°13′13″N 33°45′36″E / 35.22028°N 33.76000°E | |
| Country (de jure) | Cyprus |
| • District | Famagusta District |
| Country (de facto) | Northern Cyprus |
| • District | Famagusta District |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 860 |
Peristeronopigi or Pigi–Peristerona (Greek: Περιστερωνοπηγή;A village located in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Lefkoniko, in the Mesaoria plain. Historically, Peristeronopigi consisted of two continuous villages: Peristerona (meaning "pigeon nest") in the south and Pigi ("water well") in the north. Peristeronopigi is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. As of 2011, it had a population of 860.