Dikomo
# Dikomo

Dikomo (Greek: Δίκωμο; Turkish: Dikmen) 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:

* Kato Dikomo (Κάτω Δίκωμο; Aşağı Dikmen)
* Pano Dikomo (Πάνω Δίκωμο; Yukarı Dikmen)

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 MP, born in Dikomo

## Churches

Prophet Zacharias Church, Saint George Church, Church of the Virgin Mary of the Fields, The Chapel of Saint Dimitris

