Platani, Cyprus

Platani
Platani
Coordinates: 35°19′59″N 33°45′06″E / 35.33306°N 33.75167°E / 35.33306; 33.75167
Country (de jure) Cyprus
  DistrictFamagusta District
Country (de facto) Northern Cyprus
  DistrictGazimağusa District
Population
 (2011)
  Total
183

Platani (Greek: Πλατάνι; Turkish: Çınarlı, meaning "a place with platanus", previously known as 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".