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Lápithos, Cyprus

Keryneia · Cyprus

Lápithos is a small city in Keryneia, Cyprus with a population of 5,215. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

5,215 Population 618/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
14.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Famagusta Timezone

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About Lápithos

Lápithos

O Πρόδρομος είναι συνοικία του Δήμου Λαπήθου. Μετά την τουρκική εισβολή του 1974, η διοικητική έκταση της συνοικίας και γενικότερα του Δήμου Λαπήθου δεν ελέγχεται από την Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία. Τα εδάφη αυτά ανήκουν εκ του νόμου στην Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία, ενώ εκ των πραγμάτων ανήκουν στο μη αναγνωρισμένο κράτος της Τουρκικής Δημοκρατίας Βορείου Κύπρου.

People

Population5,215
Density618/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain14.2 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population5,215
Population Density618 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates35.3382°, 33.1737°
TimezoneAsia/Famagusta
Country🇨🇾 Cyprus
State / ProvinceKeryneia
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation14.2 inches (360 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lápithos

Lápithos is a small city in Cyprus (Keryneia) with a population of 5,215. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Famagusta.

Lápithos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Cyprus avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Population Density618/sq mi
Coordinates35.3382°N, 33.1737°W
TimezoneAsia/Famagusta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below Cyprus avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,021 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 M6.8 129 km
Jan 11, 2022 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus M6.6 112 km
Feb 23, 1995 Cyprus region M5.9 88 km
Oct 9, 1996 28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.7 121 km
Oct 10, 1996 30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.7 123 km
Jan 13, 1997 50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus M5.7 139 km
Aug 11, 1999 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus M5.6 65 km
May 25, 1999 42 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.6 135 km
Nov 27, 1996 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.4 138 km
May 11, 2012 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M5.4 145 km
Mar 22, 1993 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus M5.4 133 km
May 29, 1995 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus M5.3 91 km
Apr 15, 2015 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus M5.3 97 km
Feb 2, 2022 55 km WNW of P?geia, Cyprus M5.3 127 km
Feb 23, 1995 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus M5.3 85 km
Oct 9, 1996 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.2 138 km
Oct 10, 1996 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus M5.2 97 km
Aug 17, 1999 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus M5.1 65 km
May 14, 2005 92 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey M5.1 149 km
Oct 9, 1996 35 km SW of Koloni, Cyprus M5.1 128 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 40 101 km
1222 CYPRUS ISLAND Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
February 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Lápithos has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 52°F in February to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Lápithos

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dağyolu İlkokulu
Alsancak İlkokulu
Çamlıbel Aysun İlkokulu
Tepebaşı İlkokulu
Necat British School
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Radio Stations near Lápithos

14 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
Radio Sfera 102.2 greek pop MP3 128 kbps
FEELGOOD.FM various MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Cyprus (GB) AAC+ 64 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
CloudCY Rock rock MP3 128 kbps
PIK Sat TV AAC,H.264 2443 kbps
Politis 107.6 FM MP3 128 kbps
Active 107.4 local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Klik FM - Paphos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lápithos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A visual introduction exhibition
Archeological exhibition
Archeology and Nature Museum
Barbarlık Müzesi
Bellapais Abbey
Blue House
Byzantine Museum
Centre of Visual Arts and Research
Cyprus Car Museum
Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum
Cyprus Folk Art Museum
Cyprus Handicrafts Centre
Cyprus Housr
Cyprus Museum
Cyprus Police Museum
Dervish Pasha Mansion
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Müzesi
Fairy Tale Museum
Folklor Museum
Güzelyurt Belediyesi Kültür Evi
Güzelyurt Tren İstasyonu Müzesi
Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios Mansion
Koruçam Kültür Merkezi Halk Müzesi
Medieval Lapidary Museum
Mevleli Tekke Museum
Municipal Museum of Engraving
MUSEUM OF ETHNOMARTYR ARCHBISHOP KYPRIANOS
Museum of George and Nefeli Giabra Pierides Collection
Museum of the Department of Meteorology
Museum of the History of Cypriot Coinage
Museums of the Pancyprian Gymnasium
National Art Gallery
National Struggle Museum
New Cyprus Museum
Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
Outdoor Water Museum
Private Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus
RIK Radio Museum
Science and Technology Center UFO
Shacolas Observatory
Shipwreck museum
State Gallery of Contemporary Art - SPEL
Sultan Mahmud Library
The Eaved House
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia
The National Struggle Museum
Visitors Centre of the Athalassa National Forest Park
Walled City Museum
Zampelas Art Museum
ΑΚΙΝΗΤΟΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΔΗΜΟΣΙΟΥ ΔΩΡΕΑ ΕΥΓΕΝΙΑ

Libraries in Lápithos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Achilleios Municipal Library of Nicosia0.0
ARUCAD Library0.0
CIU Information Center & Library0.0
Cyprus Library0.0
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Eğitim Evi ve Kütüphanesi0.0
Early Learning Centre0.0
Early Learning Centre0.0
Güzelyurt Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Kyrenia Society Libary0.0
Learning Resource Centre "Stelios Ioannou"0.0
National Archive0.0
NEU Büyük Kütüphane0.0
Selçuk's Library0.0
Sofroniou0.0
Sofroniou0.0
Strovolos Municipal Library0.0
UN Library0.0
UN Library0.0
University of Nicosia Library0.0
βιβλιόσπιτο0.0
βιβλιόσπιτο0.0
Κοινοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Mammari0.0

Farmers Markets in Lápithos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
AhmetKaya Market
AhmetKaya Market
Aladdin Minimarket
Aladdin Minimarket
Aspak Market
Aspak Market
Bamboo Beach Weekend Market
Bimar Market
Bimar Market
Ciddi Home Center Ltd.
Ciddi Home Center Ltd.
Demir Market
Demir Market
Dijital Baskı Merkezi
Ercan Mini Market
Ercan Mini Market
Gülaydin Market
Gülaydin Market
Güner Ticaret
Güner Ticaret
Kilinç Market
Kilinç Market
Lambousa market - (Saturday)
Maink's Food
Maink's Food
Mini Market
Monter Carlo
Municipal Market
Natura Fruit Market
Nepali Discount Market
Nepali Discount Market
Old Bazaar
Oxi Market
Pratix Yapi Market
Pratix Yapi Market
Salı Pazarı
ŞAŞKARA market
ŞAŞKARA market
Strovolo’s Air Market
Ugaret Minimarket
Ugaret Minimarket
Wednesday Market
Yavuz Market
Yavuz Market
Yilmaz Minimaret

Hotels in Lápithos

22 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ada Beach hotel
Bare Hill Holiday Village
Chateau Lambousa Hotel
Club Güzelyalı Hotel
Club Ilgaz
Club Simena hotel
Denizkızı
Flippers
Gillham Wineyard
Hanna Koumi
Hotel Sempati
L.A. Hotel&Resort
Lapta Holiday Club
Manolya Hotel
Mare Monte
Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino
Merit Royal Diamond
Merit Royal Hotel & Casino
Merit Royal Premium Hotel & Casino
Real Dream
Sempati Hotel
The Villa Club

Restaurants in Lápithos

45 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Açmenya
Alacati
Almond Village
Altınkoy Fish Restaurant
Arıcan Restaurant
Bar Restaurant
Blue Door
Blue Garden House Restaurant
Blue Song Restaurant
Cafe Fast Food
Calamari
Cenap restaurant
Club Ilgaz
Dostlar bar & restaurant
Excalibur Fish Restaurant (Camelot Beach)
Eziç
Fota Kasap Meyhane
Gillham Wineyard
Green Heights Park & Restaurant / pool
Green Lotus
Green Palace
Haci Ali
Hanimeller
İncirli Plajı (beach & bar)
Jashan
Jessic's Restaurant
Köy Meyhanesi
Kozan Restaurant
Lokmans Fish & Chips
Patrio my Fair
Red Lion Oriental bistro
Sardunya Bay - Restaurant & Beach Bar / live music
Sardunya Bay Beach
Sardunya Sokak Cafe
Sea-Point
Sevener Restaurant
Şevkets Restaurant
Silver Rocks (with pool & sea access)
Sırtlanı Yani Fish Restaurant
St Tropez
Sunny's Bar and Grill
Tervetuloa
The Cabin
The Wild Duck
Veni Vici

Cafes in Lápithos

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach cafe
Cafe Kaan
Dacha
Karşıyaka anamur spor kulübü cafe & bar
Lahmacuncu
Mado Waycup
Narlı
Panagra deniz cafe
The Nest
Tribal Café
Zihni's Costal Cafe

Cinemas in Lápithos

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cultural Center

Monuments in Lápithos

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alsancak Golden Lady Monument
Cengiz abi
Kardeş ağaçlar
Karşıyaka Atatürk Heykeli
Mediterranean home & garden

Veterinaries in Lápithos

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petfix

Gas Stations in Lápithos

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpet
CY #11146284907
CY #11146465111
CY #1297657927
CY #1910060620
CY #4429237426
K-Pet
K-Pet-Güney Petrol

Banks in Lápithos

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Türkiye İş Bankası

Breweries in Lápithos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Golem Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Lápithos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lápithos

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ercan International AirportECNLarge Airport
Larnaca International AirportLCALarge Airport
Paphos International AirportPFOLarge 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

Post Offices in Lápithos

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alsancak Postanesi
Çamlıbel ASPOS
Lapta Postanesi

Treatment Centers in Lápithos

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Paraplegics and friends of Cyprus - George Taboura
Αγιος Ιωαννης Ο Λαμπαδιστης

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lápithos

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agia Paraskevi
Agios Agridaki Church
Agios Ermolaos Church
Agios Ermolaos Church
Agios Georgios Church
Agios Konstantinos
Agios Panteleimon Church
Alsancak Zafer Bolkan Mosque
Archangelos Michael Church
Archangelos Michael Church
Ayios Evlavios
Ayios Loucas
Bașpinar
Çamlıbel Cami
Dhimitrianos Church
Karşıyaka Camii
Maronite Church
Panayia Khrysoeleousa Church
Panayia Khrysoeleousa Church
Panayia Kriniotissa
Panayia ton Katharon
Şehit Allahverdi Kılıç Cami

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Famagusta

🇨🇾 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 Lápithos

What is the population of Lápithos?

Lápithos has a population of 5,215 residents and is located in Cyprus. The population density is 618 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lápithos?

Lápithos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.2 inches.

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