History
Tembria is a gorgeous village located in the centre of the Solea valley, approximately 60 km from the capital city. The mean altitude of the village is 500 metres and its highest point reaches 900 metres. In the winter the climate is cold, while in the summer cool.
Strolling around Temvria one is certain to be enchanted by the beauty of nature; the green colour of the trees, the fresh air and the sweet singing of the birds.
Historical information
The existence of the village dates back to at least the medieval years. In fact, during the Frankish occupation it was a private fief and during the reign of King Jacob II (1460 -1473) it belonged to the count of Tripoli, John Tafeaur.
Additionally, the village is marked on old maps under the naming Tenbria.
Naming
The name of the village is linked to King Temvros. According to local tradition, his ancient kingdom was located in the area. More specifically, tradition has it that the king’s palace used to be situated at a location in the village known by the name “Vasilika”. In fact, some people say that somewhere in “Vasilika” there is a big hidden treasure.
Population
| Year | Number of Residents | Year | Number of Residents |
| 1911 | 354 | 1973 | 703 |
| 1946 | 658 | 1992 | 643 |
| 1960 | 690 | 2001 | 541 |
Temvria is the fourth biggest in population village of the Solea region. An important number of residents work in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, and commute there on a daily basis. Temvria appears to be able to retain its population and limit urbanization. The given table presents the populating course of Temvria from 1911 to 2001.
Cultivations
In Temvria there are apple, pear, peach, citrus, olive and vegetable cultivations. Their irrigation is achieved using a very old system, which was in fact first implemented during the Ottoman occupation. However, with the construction of the Karkotis dam, the system is expected to improve.
Source:
Temvria Community Council
Useful Information
| NAME OF BUSINESS / SERVICE | PHONE NUMBER |
| Father Christoforos Demetriou | 99465448 |
| Evrychou Police Administration | 22802525 |
| Evrychou Healthcare Centre | 22465550 |
| Evrychou Forest Station | 22932899 |
| Morfou District Administration | 22870569 |
| Temvria Community President | 97738185 |
| Temvria Community Council | 22932427 |
| Νursery School | 22933263 |
Enterprises
Projects
Completed
- Community Building
- Car Park
- Futsal pitch
- Water supply network replacement
- Improvement of the road and rural network
- Naming of village streets
- Pavement construction
- Restoration of the olive mill near the church of Timios Stavros
- Construction of a bridge connecting the old to the new part of Temvria
Under Construction
- Attempts to widen and register roads
Planned
- Construction of a sewerage system in the Community
- Installation of an improved irrigation system
- Expansion of the Cemetery
Development
Housing
Temvria is one of the Communities of the Nicosia District which is experiencing housing development. The location, the modern road network and the implementation of housing plans are only some of the factors contributing both to the housing development and the limitation of urbanization.
In particular, Temvria is built in the middle of the Solea valley, at a distance of 60 km southwest of Nicosia. Additionally, the road network within the Community is deemed satisfactory, while efforts for its improvement are, at the same time, being made.
What is also worth mentioning is that the Community benefited from a Housing Plan. Several Community Residents have taken advantage of the above plan and have already repaired their residences.
Tourist
Over the past few years, Temvria has begun to develop in the tourist industry. This is mainly contributed by the geographical position of the Community, its climate, which is slightly cold in the winter and relevantly cool in the summer months, as well as some completed projects.
In particular, in the Community there is an agrotourist lodge, as well as a swimming pool, a tavern and a club.
Organized groups