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{{About|the village in Cyprus|the village in India|Pachna, Bihar, India}} |
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| population_total = 865 |
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|elevation_m = 745 |
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| leader_name = Andreas Savva |
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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 [[ |
'''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). |
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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''. |
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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. |
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. |
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[[File:Pachna.JPG|thumb|left|250px|Pachna with Mount Olympus in the background]] |
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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 |
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> |
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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. |
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==Climate== |
==Climate== |
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| Jan high C = 11.8 |
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| Feb high C = 12.3 |
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| Mar high C = 16.9 |
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| Apr high C = 19.7 |
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| May high C = 22.5 |
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| Jun high C = 26.6 |
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| Jul high C = 28.9 |
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| Aug high C = 29.4 |
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| Sep high C = 26.4 |
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| Oct high C = 21.2 |
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| Nov high C = 15.5 |
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| Dec high C = 13.6 |
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| Jan low C = 4.1 |
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| Feb low C = 3.6 |
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| Mar low C = 7.2 |
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| Apr low C = 11.4 |
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| May low C = 14.8 |
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| Jun low C = 17.6 |
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| Jul low C = 19.2 |
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| Aug low C = 18.8 |
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| Sep low C = 16.8 |
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| Oct low C = 14.1 |
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| Nov low C = 8.9 |
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| Dec low C = 6.2 |
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| Jan precipitation mm = 137.3 |
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| Feb precipitation mm = 99.4 |
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| Mar precipitation mm = 75.1 |
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| Apr precipitation mm = 40.3 |
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| May precipitation mm = 15.5 |
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| Jun precipitation mm = 2.2 |
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| Jul precipitation mm = 0.9 |
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| Aug precipitation mm = 3.5 |
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| Sep precipitation mm = 13.2 |
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| Oct precipitation mm = 40.7 |
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| Nov precipitation mm = 85.1 |
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| Dec precipitation mm = 150.4 |
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| year precipitation mm = 663.6 |
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| Jan precipitation days = 15.6 |
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|Jan_Rain_days = |Jan_Snow_days = 2 |Jan_Precip_days = 15.6 |
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| Feb precipitation days = 13.1 |
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|Feb_Rain_days = |Feb_Snow_days = 2 |Feb_Precip_days = 13.1 |
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| Mar precipitation days = 10.4 |
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|Mar_Rain_days = |Mar_Snow_days = 1 |Mar_Precip_days = 10.4 |
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| Apr precipitation days = 8.1 |
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|Apr_Rain_days = |Apr_Snow_days = 0 |Apr_Precip_days = 8.1 |
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| May precipitation days = 3.5 |
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|May_Rain_days = |May_Snow_days = 0 |May_Precip_days = 3.5 |
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| Jun precipitation days = 1.5 |
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|Jun_Rain_days = |Jun_Snow_days = 0 |Jun_Precip_days = 1.5 |
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| Jul precipitation days = 0.7 |
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|Jul_Rain_days = |Jul_Snow_days = 0 |Jul_Precip_days = 0.7 |
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| Aug precipitation days = 1.8 |
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|Aug_Rain_days = |Aug_Snow_days = 0 |Aug_Precip_days = 1.8 |
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| Sep precipitation days = 3.2 |
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|Sep_Rain_days = |Sep_Snow_days = 0 |Sep_Precip_days = 3.2 |
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| Oct precipitation days = 7.5 |
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|Oct_Rain_days = |Oct_Snow_days = 0 |Oct_Precip_days = 7.5 |
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| Nov precipitation days = 9.9 |
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|Nov_Rain_days = |Nov_Snow_days = 0 |Nov_Precip_days = 9.9 |
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| Dec precipitation days = 16.2 |
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|Dec_Rain_days = |Dec_Snow_days = 1 |Dec_Precip_days = 16.2 |
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| Jan snow days = 2 |
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| Feb snow days = 2 |
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| Mar snow days = 1 |
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| Apr snow days = 0 |
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| May snow days = 0 |
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| Jun snow days = 0 |
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| Jul snow days = 0 |
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| Aug snow days = 0 |
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| Sep snow days = 0 |
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| Oct snow days = 0 |
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| Nov snow days = 0 |
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| Dec snow days = 1 |
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| date = August 2010 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Limassol District}} |
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Latest revision as of 00:31, 25 June 2023
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Pachna
Πάχνα | |
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Coordinates: 34°46′42″N 32°47′35″E / 34.77833°N 32.79306°E | |
Country | Cyprus |
District | Limassol District |
Government | |
• Mayor | Andreas Savva |
Elevation | 745 m (2,444 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 865 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 4700 |
Website | http://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.
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) | |||||||||||||
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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] |