Dasaki Achnas (Greek: Δασάκι Άχνας) is a village located within the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia on the island of Cyprus. As of 2011, the population of the village was 2,087. The village is home to the Ethnikos Achna FC football team, who play out of their home ground of Dasaki Stadium.[2]

Dasaki Achna
  • Δασάκι Άχνας (Greek)
Main Street in Dasaki Achnas
Main Street in Dasaki Achnas
Dasaki Achna is located in Cyprus
Dasaki Achna
Dasaki Achna
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 35°1′53″N 33°46′10.4″E / 35.03139°N 33.769556°E / 35.03139; 33.769556
Country Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Population
 (2011)
  Total
2,087[1]
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

History

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The village was founded after the Greek residents of Achna after they fled the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974.[3]

References

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  1. "Population - Place of Residence, 2011". Republic of Cyprus, Ministry of Finance, Statistical Service. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  2. "Dasaki Stadium, home to Ethnikos Achna - Football Ground Map". footballgroundmap.com. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  3. "ACHNA", Internal Displacement in Cyprus, PRIO Cyprus Centre, retrieved 4 October 2014
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