Largest Cities in Cyprus

Top 36 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Cyprus

1 Nicosia 04 200,452

2 Limassol 05 154,000

3 Larnaca 03 72,000

4 Stróvolos 04 67,904

5 Famagusta 01 42,526

6 Káto Lakatámeia 04 40,000

7 Paphos 06 35,961

8 Kyrenia 02 26,701

9 Mórfou 04 24,070

10 Káto Polemídia 05 23,231

11 Aradíppou 03 22,934

12 Aglantziá 04 21,543

13 Égkomi 01 20,502

14 Protaras 01 20,230

15 Germasógeia 05 17,325

16 Pérgamos 03 15,000

17 Ágios Dométios 04 12,904

18 Dáli 04 12,350

19 Paralímni 01 11,836

20 Géri 04 9,651

21 Geroskipou 06 8,355

22 Léfka 04 7,835

23 Geroskípou (quarter) 06 7,427

24 Ýpsonas 05 7,348

25 Dhromolaxia 03 6,866

26 Kolossi 03 6,478

27 Chlórakas 06 6,421

28 Derýneia 01 6,229

29 Xylofágou 03 6,000

30 Emba 06 5,505

31 Tséri 04 5,498

32 Livádia 03 5,329

33 Lápithos 02 5,215

34 Rizokárpaso 01 5,215

35 Athíenou 03 5,202

36 Kíti 03 5,136

The largest cities in Cyprus represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Nicosia leads with a population of 200,452, followed by Limassol and Larnaca. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 04 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Nicosia's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 04 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 536,882.

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