Katokopia

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Katokopia
Katokopia is located in Cyprus
Katokopia
Katokopia
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Country  Cyprus
 • District Nicosia District
Country (controlled by)  Northern Cyprus
 • District Güzelyurt District
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 817
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Climate Csa

Katokopia (Greek: Kατωκοπιά [locally [katokoˈpca]]; Turkish: Zümrütköy) is a village located in the Nicosia District of Cyprus, 7 km east of Morphou. De facto, it is under the control of Northern Cyprus.

Originally inhabited by Greek Cypriots, since the Turkish invasion in 1974, the village has been solely inhabited by Turks.[2]

Culture, sports, and tourism

Turkish Cypriot Zümrütköy Sports Club was founded in 1975, and now in Cyprus Turkish Football Association (CTFA) K-PET 2nd League.[3]

Katokopia is the original home of Greek Cypriot football club Doxa Katokopia.

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