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Choirokoitía, Cyprus

Larnaka · Cyprus

Choirokoitía is a small town in Larnaka, Cyprus with a population of 531. Elevation: 741 ft (226 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

531 Population 78/sq mi density
741 ft Elevation 226 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Nicosia Timezone

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About Choirokoitía

Choirokoitía

Choirokoitia is a village in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, located 2 km north of Tochni, near the UN World Heritage Site of Choirokoitia.

People

Population531
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Population531
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Coordinates34.7975°, 33.3352°
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia
Country🇨🇾 Cyprus
State / ProvinceLarnaka
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation10.8 inches (273 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Choirokoitía

Choirokoitía is a small town in Cyprus (Larnaka) with a population of 531. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Nicosia.

Climate in Choirokoitía

Choirokoitía 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
Choirokoitía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 348 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Cyprus avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates34.7975°N, 33.3352°W
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Cyprus avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,022 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 23, 2025.

Oct 9, 1996 36 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M6.8 114 km
Jan 11, 2022 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus M6.6 135 km
Feb 23, 1995 Cyprus region M5.9 100 km
Oct 10, 1996 30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.7 106 km
Oct 9, 1996 28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.7 106 km
Jan 13, 1997 50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus M5.7 107 km
May 25, 1999 42 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.6 116 km
Aug 11, 1999 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus M5.6 36 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 98 km
Nov 27, 1996 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.4 121 km
Feb 23, 1995 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus M5.3 97 km
May 29, 1995 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus M5.3 103 km
Apr 15, 2015 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus M5.3 92 km
Feb 2, 2022 55 km WNW of P?geia, Cyprus M5.3 141 km
Oct 10, 1996 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus M5.2 96 km
Oct 9, 1996 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.2 121 km
Oct 9, 1996 35 km SW of Koloni, Cyprus M5.1 107 km
Aug 17, 1999 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus M5.1 44 km
Oct 21, 1996 35 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus M5.0 102 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 92 km
1222 CYPRUS ISLAND Earthquake 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
February 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Choirokoitía has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 53°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Choirokoitía

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MixFM Cyprus chillout, pop music MP3
KISS FM 89.0 - 88.5 MP3 128 kbps
Dance FM MP3 128 kbps
Rock FM Cyprus rock MP3 128 kbps
FEELGOOD.FM various MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sfera 102.2 greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Lugaradio MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Cyprus (GB) AAC+ 64 kbps
Ι.Μ. Λεμεσού christian, christian orthodox 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
Politis 107.6 FM MP3 128 kbps
CloudCY Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
Active 107.4 local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Klik FM - Paphos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Choirokoitía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Pieces
Asgata Olive Mill And Flour Mill Museum
Basketry Museum
Bee & embroidery museum
Byzantine Heritage Museum of Palaiochori
Chrisalkora Traditional House
Ekklisiastiko Museio
Fikardou Rural Museum
Grigoris Afxentiou
Kition Planetarium and Observatory
Local Archaeological Museum of Ancient Idalion
Museum of Folk Art, Embroidery and Silversmithing Lefkara
Olive tree museum
Reconstructed houses
Rural Museum of Kato Drys
The Costas Argyrou Museum

Libraries in Choirokoitía

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pyrrios Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Choirokoitía

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Germasogeia Farmers Market

Restaurants in Choirokoitía

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Georgia
Nostos Bar
Oasis
Rainbow Restaurant and Snacks
Tochni Tavern

Cafes in Choirokoitía

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Feed Zone Cycling cafe
Kafeneion

Gas Stations in Choirokoitía

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrolina
Petrolina

Banks in Choirokoitía

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATM Eurobank

Breweries in Choirokoitía

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Pivo Microbrewery

Stadiums & Teams in Choirokoitía

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Choirokoitía

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ercan International AirportECNLarge Airport
Larnaca International AirportLCALarge Airport
Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air BaseGECMedium Airport
RAF AkrotiriAKTMedium 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
Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL) RunwaySmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Choirokoitía

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ICMR
Physiotime

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Choirokoitía

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
ChoirokoitiaCultural1998

Churches & Religious Organizations in Choirokoitía

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Dimitrios
Agios Jakovos
Panagia tou Kampu

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Nicosia
Elevation
210 m (689 ft)
Area
17.6 km² (6.8 mi²)
Postal Code
7741
Mayor
Konstantinos Pilavakis
Website
khirokitia.org/

🇨🇾 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Choirokoitía

Choirokoitia
Cultural · inscribed 1998
The Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia, occupied from the 7th to the 4th millennium B.C., is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the eastern Mediterranean. Its remains and the finds from the excavations there have thrown much light on the evolutio...

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 Choirokoitía

What is the population of Choirokoitía?

Choirokoitía has a population of 531 residents and is located in Cyprus. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Choirokoitía?

Choirokoitía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.

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