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Sotíra, Cyprus

Limassol · Cyprus

Sotíra is a small town in Limassol, Cyprus with a population of 4,444. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

4,444 Population 408/sq mi density
958 ft Elevation 292 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
20.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Nicosia Timezone

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About Sotíra

Sotíra

Sotira is a village located partly in the Limassol District of Cyprus, and partly in the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, west of Limassol, near Episkopi.

People

Population4,444
Density408/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Population4,444
Population Density408 / sq mi
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Coordinates34.7119°, 32.8634°
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia
Country🇨🇾 Cyprus
State / ProvinceLimassol
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation20.2 inches (512 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sotíra

Sotíra is a small town in Cyprus (Limassol) with a population of 4,444. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Nicosia.

Sotíra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Cyprus avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates34.7119°N, 32.8634°W
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below Cyprus avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,061 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 70 km
Jan 11, 2022 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus M6.6 102 km
Feb 23, 1995 Cyprus region M5.9 65 km
Jan 13, 1997 50 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus M5.7 67 km
Oct 9, 1996 28 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.7 61 km
Oct 10, 1996 30 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.7 62 km
May 25, 1999 42 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.6 72 km
Aug 11, 1999 10 km NNW of Páno Polemídia, Cyprus M5.6 11 km
Mar 22, 1993 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus M5.4 141 km
Nov 27, 1996 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.4 77 km
May 11, 2012 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M5.4 126 km
Apr 15, 2015 6 km WSW of Kissonerga, Cyprus M5.3 50 km
Feb 23, 1995 10 km W of Pólis, Cyprus M5.3 62 km
May 29, 1995 16 km W of Pólis, Cyprus M5.3 67 km
Feb 2, 2022 55 km WNW of P?geia, Cyprus M5.3 103 km
Oct 9, 1996 45 km SW of Paphos, Cyprus M5.2 77 km
Oct 10, 1996 9 km WSW of Pégeia, Cyprus M5.2 55 km
Aug 17, 1999 7 km ENE of Páchna, Cyprus M5.1 11 km
Oct 9, 1996 35 km SW of Koloni, Cyprus M5.1 63 km
Oct 21, 1996 35 km SSW of Koloni, Cyprus M5.0 59 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 48 km
1222 CYPRUS ISLAND Earthquake 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Sotíra has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Sotíra

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dimotiko Scholeio Souniou Zanakias, primary school
Dimotiko Scholeio Souniou Zanakias, primary school
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Radio Stations near Sotíra

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MixFM Cyprus chillout, pop music MP3
Dance FM MP3 128 kbps
Rock FM Cyprus rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sfera 102.2 greek pop MP3 128 kbps
FEELGOOD.FM various MP3 192 kbps
Ι.Μ. Λεμεσού christian, christian orthodox MP3 128 kbps
Lugaradio MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Cyprus (GB) AAC+ 64 kbps
Zucca MP3 128 kbps
Super Sport FM MP3 56 kbps
CloudCY Rock rock MP3 128 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 Sotíra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum
Archaeological Museum of the Limassol District
Birthplace of Αrchbishop Markarios III
Byzantine Heritage Museum of Palaiochori
Carob mill
Comandaria museum
Cyprus Historic & Classic Motor Museum
Cyprus Medical Museum
Cyprus Medieval Museum
Cyprus Theatre Museum
Ecclesiastical and Viticulture Museums
Ecclesiastical Treasury
EOKA Hideout 1955-59
Geological museum
Limassol Art Museum
Local Archaeological Kourion Museum
Municipal Museum of Folk Art
Municipal Museum of Folk Art
Museum of Folk Art
Museum of General Georgios Grivas-Digenis
Old Carob Mill
Old Olive Mill
Oleastro Olive Mill, And Restaurant
Paradox Museum
Socrates Traditional House
Takis Pattichis Museum of Industrial Pharmacy
The Cyprus Wine Museum
Troodos Geopark
Troodos Observatory
Water Museum and Centre of Water Awareness Development
Wine Press
Wine press museum
Γεοργικο Μουσείο Φασουλας
Εκκλησιαστικο και Λαογραφικο Μουσειο
Λαογραφικο Μουσείο "Χριστος Λούης"

Libraries in Sotíra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Limassol Public Library0.0
Russian library0.0
Vasilis Michaelides University Library0.0
Δημοτική βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Κοινοτική βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Farmers Markets in Sotíra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Germasogeia Farmers Market
Limassol Saturday Market
Sunday Market

Restaurants in Sotíra

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lenia's Tavern

Breweries in Sotíra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bes Lofou Microbrewery

Stadiums & Teams in Sotíra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sotíra

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ercan International AirportECNLarge Airport
Paphos International AirportPFOLarge Airport
RAF AkrotiriAKTMedium Airport
Cyprus Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Kophinou Highway StripSmall Airport
Kornos Highway StripSmall Airport
Lakatamia AirfieldSmall Airport
Mammari Aerial Firefighting BaseSmall Airport
Marki AirfieldSmall Airport
Pınarbaşı Air BaseSmall Airport
Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL) RunwaySmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Nicosia
Elevation
290 m (951 ft)
Area
28.2 km² (10.9 mi²)
Postal Code
4633
Mayor
Nicos Nicolaou
Website
sotira.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

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 Sotíra

What is the population of Sotíra?

Sotíra has a population of 4,444 residents and is located in Cyprus. The population density is 408 people per square mile, spread across 10.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sotíra?

Sotíra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.2 inches.

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