Dikomo
Dikomo is a town in Cyprus, located about halfway between Nicosia and Kyrenia. De facto, it is under the control of Northern Cyprus.
The town consists of two parts:
Dikomo is first mentioned in sources in a chronicle by Neophytos the Recluse on a raid on Cyprus in 1155/56. It was close to the site of a battle between the Byzantine forces and the forces of Raynald of Châtillon, who had landed in Kyrenia and further advanced to Nicosia.
Famous locals
- Dimitris Christofias, former president of Cyprus, born in Dikomo
- Georgios Savvides, AKEL MP 1970–1991, born in Dikomo
- Christodoulos Taramountas, Democratic Rally and European [Democracy (Cyprus)|European Democracy] MP, born in Dikomo