Germasogeia (Greek: Γερμασόγεια) is an eastern suburb of Limassol and a municipality in the Limassol District of Cyprus. As of 2011[update], Germasogeia had a population of 17,325.[1] Its current mayor is Kyriakos Xidias. He won the local elections on 18 December 2016 as an independent candidate. During the elections, Xidias prevailed with 26.73% of the vote against 23.01% of two-term incumbent Andreas Gavrielides.[2]
Germasogeia Γερμασόγεια (Greek) | |
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  Germasogeia Location in Cyprus | |
| Coordinates: 34°43′5″N 33°5′8″E / 34.71806°N 33.08556°E | |
| Country |  Cyprus |
| District | Limassol District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kyriakos Xidias |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 17,325 |
| Website | Yermasoyia Municipality |
The small town was fortified in the medieval period by the Knights Templar. Germasogeia dam was built there in 1968.
International relations
Twin towns — sister cities
Germasogeia is twinned with:
Stari Grad, Serbia
This twin town is associated with Germasogeia.