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Larnaca is a mid-size city in Larnaka, Cyprus with a population of 72,000. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
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About Larnaca
Larnaca, also spelled Larnaka, is a city on the southeast coast of Cyprus and the capital of the Larnaca District. With a district population of 155,000 in 2021, it is the third largest city in the country after Nicosia and Limassol.
People
Climate
| Population | 72,000 |
| Population Density | 5,878 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9221°, 33.6279° |
| Timezone | Asia/Nicosia |
| Country | 🇨🇾 Cyprus |
| State / Province | Larnaka |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.8 inches (273 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Larnaca
Larnaca is a mid-size city in Cyprus (Larnaka) with a population of 72,000. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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 Larnaca
Larnaca 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Cyprus avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,878/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9221°N, 33.6279°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Nicosia |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | LEVANTIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 40 | 120 km |
| 1222 | CYPRUS ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Larnaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 53°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Larnaca
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander College | College | — | Visit → |
| American University of Cyprus | University | — | — |
| Larnaca College | College | — | — |
| University of Central Lancashire Cyprus | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Larnaca
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School of Kamares | — | — | — | — |
| Med High | — | — | — | — |
| Γυμνασιο Δροσιας | — | — | — | — |
| Techniki Scholi Larnaca | — | — | — | — |
| Katharis Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sotiros Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Makarios III Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Prothromou | — | — | — | — |
| Δημοτικό σχολείο Κωνσταντίνου Καλογερά | — | — | — | — |
| American Academy Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Lazarus Centre for Special Needs People | — | — | — | — |
| Ayios Georgios Lyceum | — | — | — | — |
| American Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Παγκύπριο Λύκειο Λάρνακας | — | — | — | — |
| Γυμνάσιο Βεργίνας | — | — | — | — |
| Montessori | — | — | — | — |
| Τεχνικη Ζχολη Αγιου Λαζαρου | — | — | — | — |
| Med High Private English School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Larnaca
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 Larnaca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Larnaca | ||||
| Art Pieces | ||||
| Byzantine Museum Saint Lazarus | ||||
| Folklor Museum | ||||
| Hellenistic period olive press | ||||
| Kition Planetarium and Observatory | ||||
| Kyriazis Medical Museum | ||||
| Larnaca Castle | ||||
| Larnaca Municipal Gallery | ||||
| Larnaka Medieval Museum | ||||
| Local Archaeological Museum of Ancient Idalion | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Museum of the Department of Meteorology | ||||
| Olive tree museum | ||||
| Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation | ||||
| RIK Radio Museum | ||||
| The Costas Argyrou Museum | ||||
| Visitors Centre of the Athalassa National Forest Park | ||||
| Εθνογραφικό Μουσείο Αυγόρου | ||||
| Μνημείο Αντώνη Παπαδόπουλου |
Libraries in Larnaca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Resource Centre "Stelios Ioannou" | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library Aradippou | 0.0 | |||||
| βιβλιόσπιτο | 0.0 | |||||
| βιβλιόσπιτο | 0.0 | |||||
| Δημοσιο Νηπιαγωγειο Μενεου | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Larnaca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Agora | |||||
| Agora;Muncipal Market Agora | |||||
| Larnaca Municipal Retail Market | |||||
| Saturday Market | |||||
| Sunday Market |
Hotels in Larnaca
43 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Larnaca
116 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Larnaca
96 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Larnaca
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Larnaca
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Larnaca
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Larnaca
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Larnaca
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Larnaca
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Larnaca
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Larnaca
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Larnaca
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Larnaca
18 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Larnaca
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Larnaca
29 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Larnaca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pivo Microbrewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Larnaca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Larnaca
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ercan International Airport | ECN | Large Airport |
| Larnaca International Airport | LCA | Large Airport |
| Lefkoniko Airport / Geçitkale Air Base | GEC | Medium Airport |
| RAF Akrotiri | AKT | Medium Airport |
| Cyprus Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Kingsfield Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Kophinou Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kornos Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Lakatamia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mammari Aerial Firefighting Base | — | Small Airport |
| Marki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pınarbaşı Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Dhekelia Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL) Runway | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Larnaca
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agios Lazaros | |
| Akis Express Larnaca | |
| DHL | |
| Drosia Post Office | |
| Kronos Express | |
| Larnaka District Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Larnaca
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Physiotime | ||
| Αγιος Ιωαννης Ο Λαμπαδιστης |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Larnaca
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agia Thekla | |
| Agioi Anargyroi | |
| Agios Charalambos | |
| Agios Eleftherios | |
| Agios Georgios Makris | |
| Agios Ioannis | |
| Agios Ioannis Prodromos | |
| Agios Lazaros Church | |
| Agios Nikolaos | |
| Apostolos Andreas Church | |
| Apostolos Varnavas | |
| Armenian church | |
| Ayios Georgios Kontos | |
| Catholic Church of The Virgin Mary of The Graces | |
| Chapel in the cemetery | |
| Chapel of God mother | |
| Free Apostolic Pentecostal Church | |
| International Evangelical Church | |
| Kebir (Büyük) Mosque | |
| Larnaca Community Church |
Explore Near Larnaca
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Larnaca
21 places within 15 km
- • Ancient Kition
- • Ancient Military Port of Kition
- • Kamares (Bekir Pasha) Aqueduct
- • Kamares (Bekir Pasha) Aqueduct
- • Pyla-Kokkinokremos
- • CTO Beach
- • Dog Beach
- • Faros Beach
- • Kastella
- • Mackenzie Beach
- + 1 more
- • Κάστρο Λάρνακας
- • Ο σπήλιος τ΄ Άϊ Γιωρκού
- • Famagusta
- • Melina Scordelli
- • Mosfilos
- • Dromolaxia-Byzakia Excavation Site
- • Bird view point
- • Larnaca Marina
- • Prophet Elias Chapel Hill
- • Salt Lake Viewpoint
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Public Holidays in Cyprus
17 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Larnaca?
Larnaca has a population of 72,000 residents and is located in Cyprus. The population density is 5,878 people per square mile, spread across 12.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Larnaca?
Larnaca 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.