As can be seen from the chart above, in the Ottoman census of 1831, Muslims (Turkish Cypriots) constituted the sole inhabitants of the village. Throughout the British period the village was solely inhabited by Turkish Cypriots, apart from one or two Greek Cypriots who are recorded as living in the village for short periods of time. During the first half of the 20th century, although the village’s population fluctuated considerably, it steadily increased to 280 in 1946, later rising to 292 in 1960.
Displacement:
From its original population no one was displaced; however, the village served as a transitory reception centre for some displaced Turkish Cypriots in 1964. In 1971, the political geographer Richard Patrick recorded only two displaced Turkish Cypriots still living in the village. From 1964 to 1974, it was administratively part of the Turkish Cypriot enclave of Chatos/Serdarlı(135). During this period Kornokipos stood as an outpost for the Chatos enclave. Patrick estimated the village’s population at 393 in 1971 (it was 292 in 1960).
Current Inhabitants:
Currently the village is mainly inhabited by its original villagers. The 2006 Turkish Cypriot census puts Kornokipos/Görneç’s population at 515.
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