Pittokopos (Greek: Πιττόκοπος) is a locality in Dhrousha in Cyprus, in the Paphos District.

This tiny settlement is not mentioned in medieval sources. It seems that it was founded occasionally, by a few landowners who worked in the area. Its name is a compound, from "pitta" and the verb "κοβο", but the reason why the settlement was named so is unknown.

Climate

The locality receives an average of 615 mm of rainfall annually. From a transportation point of view, Pittokopos is located next to the Fasli-Inia road. Through this road it is connected to the north with the village of Fasli (about 1 km) and to the southeast with the villages of Inia (about 3 km) and Drousia (about 3 km).

Topography Pittokopos, Paphos district is a locality and is north of Lefki and southeast of Fásli. Pittokopos has an elevation of 500 metres and is near Agía Aféntrika. Pittokopos peak is 620 m in altitude.

Nearby places Dhrousha (2.3 km), Inia (2.4 km), Androlykou (3.4 km), Terra (4.5 km), Kritou Terra (4.9 km)

Nearby cities: Polis Chrysochous

Post code Pittokopos' post code is 8705.

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