Palaiometocho (Greek: Παλαιομέτοχο [paʎoˈmetoxo]), officially Palaiometocho (Παλαιομέτοχο [paleoˈmetoxo]), is a village in the Nicosia District of Cyprus. Its name derives from the Greek palaio (old) and metochio (inn). It was probably given to it because it used to be a rest stop for pilgrims on their way to the Kykkos Monastery.[2] As of 2011, Palaiometocho had a population of 4,145.
Palaiometocho | |
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  Palaiometocho Location in Cyprus | |
| Coordinates: 35°07′31″N 33°11′26″E / 35.12528°N 33.19056°E | |
| Country |  Cyprus |
| District | Nicosia District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Community council |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,145 |