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Acherítou, Cyprus

Ammochostos · Cyprus

Acherítou is a small town in Ammochostos, Cyprus with a population of 1,721. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

1,721 Population 111/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
16.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Famagusta Timezone

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About Acherítou

Acheritou is a village in Cyprus, located just to the west of the Agios Nikolaos section of Dhekelia SBA. De facto, it is part of Northern Cyprus. In 2011, its population was 911.

People

Population1,721
Density111/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population1,721
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates35.1002°, 33.8616°
TimezoneAsia/Famagusta
Country🇨🇾 Cyprus
State / ProvinceAmmochostos
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation16.1 inches (410 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Acherítou

Acherítou is a small town in Cyprus (Ammochostos) with a population of 1,721. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Famagusta.

Climate in Acherítou

Acherítou has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 347 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.2°C / 54°F 7.5° / 17° 80.9
Feb 12.4°C / 54°F 7.3° / 17.5° 47.4
Mar 14.3°C / 58°F 8.9° / 19.7° 28.9
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 11.9° / 23° 16.6
May 21.5°C / 71°F 16.2° / 26.9° 10.2
Jun 25.3°C / 78°F 20° / 30.6° 2.1
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 22.5° / 32.9° 0.7
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 23° / 33.3° 0.4
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 20.5° / 31.3° 5.1
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 17.4° / 28.3° 14.2
Nov 18.1°C / 65°F 13° / 23.2° 41.9
Dec 14.2°C / 58°F 9.6° / 18.8° 98.1
Acherítou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Cyprus avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates35.1002°N, 33.8616°W
TimezoneAsia/Famagusta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below Cyprus avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

634 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 23, 2025.

Feb 23, 1995 Cyprus region M5.9 144 km
Aug 11, 1999 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus M5.6 91 km
May 11, 2012 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M5.4 92 km
Mar 22, 1993 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus M5.4 67 km
May 29, 1995 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus M5.3 147 km
Apr 15, 2015 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus M5.3 143 km
Feb 23, 1995 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus M5.3 141 km
Oct 10, 1996 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus M5.2 146 km
Aug 17, 1999 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus M5.1 97 km
Jan 21, 2021 1 km NE of Pérgamos, Cyprus M5.0 14 km
Jun 10, 2022 15 km S of Xylofágou, Cyprus M5.0 30 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 143 km
Apr 26, 2022 1 km SW of Geroskipou, Cyprus M4.9 136 km
Jun 23, 2025 47 km SSE of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M4.8 64 km
Jul 30, 2015 57 km S of Perivólia, Cyprus M4.8 89 km
Aug 13, 1999 2 km E of Sotíra, Cyprus M4.8 99 km
Sep 16, 2009 4 km NW of Parekklisha, Cyprus M4.8 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 132 km
Feb 23, 1995 13 km NW of Pólis, Cyprus M4.7 139 km
Aug 25, 2009 1 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus M4.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 LEVANTIAN SEA Earthquake 40 145 km
1222 CYPRUS ISLAND Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Acherítou has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Acherítou

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Elemetary School Agiou Georgiou-Vrysoules-Acheritou
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Radio Stations near Acherítou

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KISS FM 89.0 - 88.5 MP3 128 kbps
Zucca MP3 128 kbps
Ο Αληθινός Λόγος 93.3 Λευκωσία - Ιερά Αρχιεπισκοπή Κύπρου christian, christian orthodox MP3 56 kbps
Super Sport FM MP3 56 kbps
PIK Sat TV AAC,H.264 2443 kbps

Museums in Acherítou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaelogical Museum
Archaeological Museum of Larnaca
Ayia Napa International sculpture symposium
Byzantine Museum Saint Lazarus
Canbulat Müzesi
Country House Museum
Culture Centre of Famagusta
Famagusta Archaeological Museum
Hellenistic period olive press
İskele Arkeoloji Müzesi
Kyriazis Medical Museum
Larnaca Castle
Larnaca Municipal Gallery
Larnaka Medieval Museum
Municipal Museum of National History
Museum of Famagusta’s history
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Underwater Sculpture Ayia Napa
Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
St. John the Theologian
Thalassa Municipal Museum
Traditional House
Αχυρώνας Λιοπετρίου
Εθνογραφικό Μουσείο Αυγόρου
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Δερύνειας
Μνημείο Αντώνη Παπαδόπουλου
Μουσείο Αγώνος Ε.Ο.Κ.Α. 1955-59

Libraries in Acherítou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Famagusta Municipal Library and Gallery0.0
Özay Oral Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Acherítou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
2Agora
Agora;Muncipal Market Agora
Bandabulya
Belediye Perşembe Pazarı
Kapalı Pazar Alanı
Larnaca Municipal Retail Market
Municipal Market
Municipal Market
Saturday Market
Sunday Market

Restaurants in Acherítou

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dreams Garden Restaurant
xilinos

Stadiums & Teams in Acherítou

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Acherítou

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ercan International AirportECNLarge Airport
Larnaca International AirportLCALarge Airport
Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air BaseGECMedium Airport
Cyprus Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Kingsfield Air BaseSmall Airport
Kophinou Highway StripSmall Airport
Kornos Highway StripSmall Airport
Lakatamia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mammari Aerial Firefighting BaseSmall Airport
Marki AirfieldSmall Airport
Pınarbaşı Air BaseSmall Airport
RAF Dhekelia AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acherítou

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Georgios
Trapeza
Εξωκλήσι Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου - Ελένης & Αργύρης

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Famagusta
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Area
40.2 km² (15.5 mi²)
Website
acheritou.com

🇨🇾 About Cyprus

Capital Nicosia
Population 1,189,265
Area 9,250 km²
GDP (USD) $35,075,423,857
GDP per capita $36,624
HDI 0.907
Life expectancy 81.7 years
Internet users 91.2%
Urban population 66.7%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek, Turkish
Calling code +357
TLD .cy
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Cyprus

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Green Monday Καθαρή Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Greek Independence Day Επέτειος Ελληνικής Ανεξαρτησίας
Apr 1 Cyprus National Day Κυπριακή Εθνική Επέτειος
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα της Διακαινησίμου
Apr 14 Easter Tuesday Τρίτη της Διακαινησίμου
May 1 Labour Day Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Αγίου Πνεύματος
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Η Κοίμησις της Θεοτόκου
Oct 1 Cyprus Independence Day Επέτειος Κυπριακής Ανεξαρτησίας
Oct 28 Ohi Day Το Όχι
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Παραμονή Χριστουγέννων
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Δεύτερη μέρα των Χριστουγέννων

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acherítou

What is the population of Acherítou?

Acherítou has a population of 1,721 residents and is located in Cyprus. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 15.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acherítou?

Acherítou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches.

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