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Potámi, Cyprus

Nicosia · Cyprus

Potámi is a small town in Nicosia, Cyprus with a population of 581. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

581 Population 138/sq mi density
699 ft Elevation 213 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Nicosia Timezone

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About Potámi

Potámi

Potami is a small village near Nicosia with a population of approximately 558. According to local legend, the village was founded by a king who was buried there in a golden carriage. The village's name is thought to derive from its location between two rivers.

People

Population581
Density138/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population581
Population Density138 / sq mi
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Coordinates35.1044°, 33.0298°
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia
Country🇨🇾 Cyprus
State / ProvinceNicosia
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (470 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Potámi

Potámi is a small town in Cyprus (Nicosia) with a population of 581. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Nicosia.

Potámi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Cyprus avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates35.1044°N, 33.0298°W
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Cyprus avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,073 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 M6.8 103 km
Jan 11, 2022 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus M6.6 100 km
Feb 23, 1995 Cyprus region M5.9 69 km
Jan 13, 1997 50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus M5.7 110 km
Oct 10, 1996 30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.7 96 km
Oct 9, 1996 28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.7 94 km
Aug 11, 1999 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus M5.6 36 km
May 25, 1999 42 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.6 108 km
Nov 27, 1996 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.4 111 km
May 11, 2012 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M5.4 135 km
Mar 22, 1993 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus M5.4 133 km
Apr 15, 2015 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus M5.3 72 km
May 29, 1995 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus M5.3 72 km
Feb 23, 1995 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus M5.3 66 km
Feb 2, 2022 55 km WNW of P?geia, Cyprus M5.3 110 km
Oct 9, 1996 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.2 111 km
Oct 10, 1996 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus M5.2 73 km
Oct 9, 1996 35 km SW of Koloni, Cyprus M5.1 100 km
Aug 17, 1999 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus M5.1 36 km
May 14, 2005 92 km SW of Gazipa?a, Turkey M5.1 146 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 75 km
1222 CYPRUS ISLAND Earthquake 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Potámi has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Potámi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nikitari Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Potámi

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 Potámi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeology and Nature Museum
Blue House
Byzantine Art Museum
Byzantine Heritage Museum of Palaiochori
Byzantine Museum
Cyprus Railways Museum
Cyprus Train Museum
Eliomylos
Fikardou Rural Museum
Folk Museum
Geological museum
Grigoris Afxentiou
Güzelyurt Belediyesi Kültür Evi
Güzelyurt Tren İstasyonu Müzesi
House of Lavrentios
Koruçam Kültür Merkezi Halk Müzesi
Linos
Museum of Folk Art
Science and Technology Center UFO
Troodos Geopark
Troodos Observatory
Εκκλησιαστικο και Λαογραφικο Μουσειο

Libraries in Potámi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Eğitim Evi ve Kütüphanesi0.0
Güzelyurt Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Κοινοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Mammari0.0

Farmers Markets in Potámi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bamboo Beach Weekend Market
Lambousa market - (Saturday)

Cafes in Potámi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taşpınar Köy Kahvehanesi

Stadiums & Teams in Potámi

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Airports Near Potámi

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Potámi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ioannis Prodromos

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Nicosia
Elevation
240 m (787 ft)
Area
10.9 km² (4.2 mi²)

🇨🇾 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 Potámi

What is the population of Potámi?

Potámi has a population of 581 residents and is located in Cyprus. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Potámi?

Potámi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.

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