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Prodromos (Greek: Πρόδρομος ) is the main centre for winter sport in Cyprus. Cyprus' three ski slopes are located on nearby Mount Olympus. The village belongs to Limassol District. The number of inhabitants has decreased steadily in the past years, at last count (2001) there were 141 left. Prodromos is also the village with the highest altitude in Cyprus, being situated at 1,380 metres above sea level.
Prodromos , Photo : Augusta Stylianou Artist
| Year | Population |
| 1946 |
511 |
| 1960 |
484 |
| 1982 | 318 |
| 1992 | 208 |
| 2001 | 141 |
Prodromos is named after John the Baptist, whose title in Greek Orthodoxy is Prodromos meaning 'the Forerunner [to Christ]'.
Prodromos, in the background the Hotel Verengaria
Verengaria was named after Berengaria of Navarre who married Richard I of England (better known as Richard the Lionheart) on 12 May 1191 in a church of St. George in Limassol.
Agios Ioannis Prodromos (John the Baptist) Church, 1935
Prodromos
Πρόδρομος
District Limassol District
Government
- Community Council President: Andreas Avgousti
Elevation 1,380 m (4,528 ft)
Population (2001) - Total 147
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
- Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 4840 Lemesos
Postal code 4840 Lemesos
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Communities around Prodromos: Palaiomylos, Lemythou, Pedoulas, Phini, Pano Platres, Kakopetria
See also
Trikoukkia (Τρικουκκιά )
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