Faleia

Faleia (Greek: Φάλεια or Φάλια; Turkish: Falya or Gökçebel) is a village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, located 3 km south of Agios Fotios. Prior to 1974, it was inhabited exclusively by about 200 Turkish Cypriots.[1] As of 2011, only 2 people lived in Faleia. The village is now in a desolate state.

Faleia
Falya
Gökçebel
Faleia

Location in Cyprus

Coordinates: 34°51′35″N 32°35′21″E / 34.85972°N 32.58917°E / 34.85972; 32.58917Coordinates: 34°51′35″N 32°35′21″E / 34.85972°N 32.58917°E / 34.85972; 32.58917
Country  Cyprus
District Paphos District
Population (2011)[2]
  Total 2
A view from Faleia during January 2012
Stone houses of Faleia

References

  1. "FALEIA". Internal Displacement in Cyprus. PRIO Cyprus Centre. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  2. "Population - Place of Residence, 2011". Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT). 17 April 2014.


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