Description

Dierona is a pure Greek village in the district of Limassol and, more specifically, in the geographical region of Pitsilia. It is located approximately 20 km northeast of Limassol next to Arakapas, which is at a distance of approximately 1 km to the south. It is connected to Arakapas through an asphalt road as well as to the main street of Nicosia - Limassol via Germasogeia.

During 1881 (named Pano and Kato Dierona) the village had 189 inhabitants. The number has risen to 202 in 1891, fallen to 182 in 1901 and increased again to 216 in 1911. Throughout the year 1931 (named Dierona and Mantres) residents were counted up to 242, while in 1946 they became 310. In the following years, there was a remarkable increase, 332 in 1960 and 358 in 1973. Lastly, in 1982 the number of the inhabitants decreased to 292.