Pyla, Bicommunal village in Larnaca District, Cyprus
Located 60 meters above sea level, Pyla maintains separate educational facilities and religious buildings for Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot residents.
Archaeological findings at Pyla-Kokkinokremos site near the village reveal settlements dating back to the Late Bronze Age period of Cyprus.
The village contains three Greek Orthodox churches and one mosque, reflecting the daily life integration of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities.
The University of Central Lancashire operates a campus in Pyla, offering higher education opportunities to students from various backgrounds.
Pyla remains one of four villages situated within the United Nations Buffer Zone, requiring UN peacekeepers to maintain local law enforcement.
Location: Larnaca District
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Website: http://www.pyla.com.cy/
Part of: Larnaca District
Shares border with: Pergamos, Cyprus, Xylotymvou, Oroklini, Troulloi
Website: http://pyla.com.cy
GPS coordinates: 35.00469,33.68907
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
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