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{{Infobox Settlement
{{About|the village in Cyprus|the village in India|Pachna, Bihar, India}}
|subdivision_type=[[List of countries|Country]]
{{Infobox settlement
|subdivision_name=[[Cyprus]]
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
|subdivision_type1=[[Districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name = [[Cyprus]]
|leader_title=[[Mayor]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[Districts of India|District]]

| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
|timezone=[[Eastern European Time|EET]]
| image_skyline = View of Pachna 15.jpg
|utc_offset=+2
|timezone_DST=[[Eastern European Summer Time|EEST]]
| timezone = [[Eastern European Time|EET]]
| utc_offset = +2
|utc_offset_DST=+3
| timezone_DST = [[Eastern European Summer Time|EEST]]

| utc_offset_DST = +3

|postal_code_type=[[List of postal codes in Cyprus|Postal code]]
| postal_code_type = [[List of postal codes in Cyprus|Postal code]]
| official_name = Pachna

| native_name = Πάχνα

|official_name = Pachna
| image_map = Pachna-Map.png
|imagesize =300
|native_name = Πάχνα
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|image_map = Pachna-Map.png|
| shield_size = 210px
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Limassol District]]
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| population_total = 865
| subdivision_name1 = [[Limassol District]]
| population_as_of = 2001
|population_total = 967
| elevation_m = 745
|population_as_of = 2001
| coordinates = {{coord|34|46|42|N|32|47|35|E|region:CY|display=inline,title}}
|elevation_m = 745
| postal_code = 4700
|latd = 34
| leader_name = Andreas Savva
|latm = 46
| website = http://www.pachnavillage.com
|latNS = N
|longd = 32
|longm = 47
|longEW = E
|postal_code = 4700|
|leader_name = Panayiotis Panayiotou|
|website = http://www.pachnavillage.com|
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'''Pachna''' ('''Pakhna''', Πάχνα) is a village in the [[Limassol District]] of the Republic of [[Cyprus]]. It is situated on the south slopes of the [[Troodos]] mountain range at an altitude of 745m (2447ft).
'''Pachna''' ('''Pakhna''', Πάχνα) is a village in the [[Limassol District]] of the Republic of [[Cyprus]]. It is situated on the south slopes of the [[Troödos Mountains|Troödos]] mountain range at an altitude of 745 m (2447 ft).



The name Pachna is thought to originate from the ancient Greek word “πάχνη” (pachni) which relates to the morning white frost found on leaves following a chilly night. Another explanation could come from the alternative meaning of “πάχνη”, a manger, in reference to its protected location amidst the surrounding high hills. During the Frankish and Venetian occupations of Cyprus the village appeared on maps under the name of ''Padena''.
The name Pachna is thought to originate from the ancient Greek word “πάχνη” (pachni) which relates to the morning white frost found on leaves following a chilly night. Another explanation could come from the alternative meaning of “πάχνη”, a manger, in reference to its protected location amidst the surrounding high hills. During the Frankish and Venetian occupations of Cyprus the village appeared on maps under the name of ''Padena''.


Chalky soil, its elevation and climate, have made Pachna an ideal location for viticulture. By 1985 statistics 830 hectares of land were registered with the agriculture department as cultivated with wine or table vines, making it the largest grape producing village on the island. Evidence that vines have been cultivated here since ancient times came from pottery found in excavations nearby (at Ayia Marina settlement). The vast majority of the cultivated grapes are the local varieties of [[mavro]] and [[xynisteri]]. Less common is the cultivation of olives, carobs, apples, pears and lentils.


[[File:Pachna.JPG|thumb|left|250px|Pachna with Mount Olympus in the background]]
Chalky soil, its elevation and climate, have made Pachna an ideal location for viticulture. By 1985 statistics 830 hectares of land were registered with the agriculture department as cultivated with wine or table vines, making it the largest grape producing village on the island. Evidence that vines have been cultivated here since ancient times came from pottery found in excavations nearby (at Ayia Marina settlement). The vast majority of the cultivated grapes are the local varieties of [[mavro]] and [[xynisteri]]. Less common is the cultivation of olives, carobs, apples, pears and lentils.

[[Image:Pachna.JPG|thumb|left|250px|Pachna with Mount Olympus in the background]]

Census statistics show that from 1881 to 1960 (during the British occupation of the island) the population increased steadily from 595 to 1564. Currently the population stands at 967 (October 2001 census). <ref>''Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus'', 2001 Population Census, MS Excel document [http://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/cystat/statistics.nsf/All/A5E0A9096615A568C2257122003FB72E/$file/POPULATION%20BY%20MUNICIPALITY_COMMUNITY-EN.xls?OpenElement]</ref>


Census statistics show that from 1881 to 1960 (during the British occupation of the island) the population increased steadily from 595 to 1564. Currently the population stands at 865 (October 2011 census).<ref>''Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus'', 2001 Population Census, MS Excel document [http://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/cystat/statistics.nsf/All/A5E0A9096615A568C2257122003FB72E/$file/POPULATION%20BY%20MUNICIPALITY_COMMUNITY-EN.xls?OpenElement]</ref>


The village has two main churches, St George (Ayios Yeorgios) and St Paul (Apostolos Pavlos). The first primary school was established in 1855 and moved to its current location in 1938. Most of these older buildings (and many houses) are built in the local Pachna stone which has its own unique chalky yellow character.
The village has two main churches, St George (Ayios Yeorgios) and St Paul (Apostolos Pavlos). The first primary school was established in 1855 and moved to its current location in 1938. Most of these older buildings (and many houses) are built in the local Pachna stone which has its own unique chalky yellow character.


==Climate==
{{Weather box
| location = Pachna (745 metres above sea level)
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
| Jan high C = 11.8
| Feb high C = 12.3
| Mar high C = 16.9
| Apr high C = 19.7
| May high C = 22.5
| Jun high C = 26.6
| Jul high C = 28.9
| Aug high C = 29.4
| Sep high C = 26.4
| Oct high C = 21.2
| Nov high C = 15.5
| Dec high C = 13.6
| Jan low C = 4.1
| Feb low C = 3.6
| Mar low C = 7.2
| Apr low C = 11.4
| May low C = 14.8
| Jun low C = 17.6
| Jul low C = 19.2
| Aug low C = 18.8
| Sep low C = 16.8
| Oct low C = 14.1
| Nov low C = 8.9
| Dec low C = 6.2
| Jan precipitation mm = 137.3
| Feb precipitation mm = 99.4
| Mar precipitation mm = 75.1
| Apr precipitation mm = 40.3
| May precipitation mm = 15.5
| Jun precipitation mm = 2.2
| Jul precipitation mm = 0.9
| Aug precipitation mm = 3.5
| Sep precipitation mm = 13.2
| Oct precipitation mm = 40.7
| Nov precipitation mm = 85.1
| Dec precipitation mm = 150.4
| year precipitation mm = 663.6
| Jan precipitation days = 15.6
| Feb precipitation days = 13.1
| Mar precipitation days = 10.4
| Apr precipitation days = 8.1
| May precipitation days = 3.5
| Jun precipitation days = 1.5
| Jul precipitation days = 0.7
| Aug precipitation days = 1.8
| Sep precipitation days = 3.2
| Oct precipitation days = 7.5
| Nov precipitation days = 9.9
| Dec precipitation days = 16.2
| Jan snow days = 2
| Feb snow days = 2
| Mar snow days = 1
| Apr snow days = 0
| May snow days = 0
| Jun snow days = 0
| Jul snow days = 0
| Aug snow days = 0
| Sep snow days = 0
| Oct snow days = 0
| Nov snow days = 0
| Dec snow days = 1
| date = August 2010
}}


==References==
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{{Limassol District}}
{{Limassol District}}


[[Category:Populated places in Limassol District]]
[[Category:Communities in Limassol District]]

[[el:Πάχνα]]
[[sv:Pachna]]

Latest revision as of 00:31, 25 June 2023

This article is about the village in Cyprus. For the village in India, see Pachna, Bihar, India.
Pachna
Πάχνα
Location of Pachna
Coordinates: 34°46′42″N 32°47′35″E / 34.77833°N 32.79306°E / 34.77833; 32.79306
CountryCyprus
DistrictLimassol District
Government
 • MayorAndreas Savva
Elevation
745 m (2,444 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total865
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
4700
Websitehttp://www.pachnavillage.com

Pachna (Pakhna, Πάχνα) is a village in the Limassol District of the Republic of Cyprus. It is situated on the south slopes of the Troödos mountain range at an altitude of 745 m (2447 ft).

The name Pachna is thought to originate from the ancient Greek word “πάχνη” (pachni) which relates to the morning white frost found on leaves following a chilly night. Another explanation could come from the alternative meaning of “πάχνη”, a manger, in reference to its protected location amidst the surrounding high hills. During the Frankish and Venetian occupations of Cyprus the village appeared on maps under the name of Padena.

Chalky soil, its elevation and climate, have made Pachna an ideal location for viticulture. By 1985 statistics 830 hectares of land were registered with the agriculture department as cultivated with wine or table vines, making it the largest grape producing village on the island. Evidence that vines have been cultivated here since ancient times came from pottery found in excavations nearby (at Ayia Marina settlement). The vast majority of the cultivated grapes are the local varieties of mavro and xynisteri. Less common is the cultivation of olives, carobs, apples, pears and lentils.

Pachna with Mount Olympus in the background

Census statistics show that from 1881 to 1960 (during the British occupation of the island) the population increased steadily from 595 to 1564. Currently the population stands at 865 (October 2011 census).[1]

The village has two main churches, St George (Ayios Yeorgios) and St Paul (Apostolos Pavlos). The first primary school was established in 1855 and moved to its current location in 1938. Most of these older buildings (and many houses) are built in the local Pachna stone which has its own unique chalky yellow character.

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Pachna (745 metres above sea level)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 11.8
(53.2) 		12.3
(54.1) 		16.9
(62.4) 		19.7
(67.5) 		22.5
(72.5) 		26.6
(79.9) 		28.9
(84.0) 		29.4
(84.9) 		26.4
(79.5) 		21.2
(70.2) 		15.5
(59.9) 		13.6
(56.5) 		20.4
(68.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 4.1
(39.4) 		3.6
(38.5) 		7.2
(45.0) 		11.4
(52.5) 		14.8
(58.6) 		17.6
(63.7) 		19.2
(66.6) 		18.8
(65.8) 		16.8
(62.2) 		14.1
(57.4) 		8.9
(48.0) 		6.2
(43.2) 		11.9
(53.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 137.3
(5.41) 		99.4
(3.91) 		75.1
(2.96) 		40.3
(1.59) 		15.5
(0.61) 		2.2
(0.09) 		0.9
(0.04) 		3.5
(0.14) 		13.2
(0.52) 		40.7
(1.60) 		85.1
(3.35) 		150.4
(5.92) 		663.6
(26.13)
Average precipitation days 15.6 13.1 10.4 8.1 3.5 1.5 0.7 1.8 3.2 7.5 9.9 16.2 91.5
Average snowy days 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6
[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus, 2001 Population Census, MS Excel document [1]
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