| Districts of Cyprus Επαρχίες της Κύπρου (Greek) Kıbrıs'ın ilçeleri (Turkish) | |
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| Category | Unitary state |
| Location | Republic of Cyprus |
| Number | 6 Districts |
| Populations | Famagusta 54,282 - Nicosia 350,824 |
| Areas | Kyrenia (643.9 km2) - Nicosia (2,710 km2) |
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Cyprus is divided into six districts (Greek : επαρχίες; Turkish : ilçe), whose capitals share the same name. The districts are subdivided into municipalities and communities. The districts of Cyprus are listed in the table below.
| District | Population (2021 census) [1] | Area (km2) [2] |
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| Nicosia (Λευκωσία; Lefkoşa) | 350,824 | 2,710.0 |
| Limassol (Λεμεσός; Limasol or Leymosun) | 262,238 | 1,393.3 |
| Larnaca (Λάρνακα; Larnaka) | 155,753 | 1,120.1 |
| Paphos (Πάφος; Baf or Gazibaf) | 100,106 | 1,389.8 |
| Famagusta (Αμμόχωστος; Gazimağusa) | 54,282 | 1,985.3 |
| Kyrenia (Κερύvεια; Girne) | N/A | 643.9 |
Note: Northern Cyprus-controlled lands are included in the area figures, but population was not enumerated there. The UN Buffer Zone is included in both population and area figures. Akrotiri and Dhekelia are not included in the area figures, but non-military Cypriot citizens residing there were enumerated.
The Famagusta District, or simply Famagusta, is one of the six districts of Cyprus. Its capital city is Famagusta.
The Kyrenia District, or simply Kyrenia, is one of the six districts of Cyprus. Its capital city is Kyrenia. It is the smallest of Cyprus's districts, and is the only one controlled in its entirety by the unrecognised de facto state of Northern Cyprus, where the same territory is administered as the de facto Girne District, a distinct entity.
The Larnaca District, or simply Larnaca, is one of the six districts of Cyprus. Its capital is Larnaca. It is bordered on the east by Famagusta District, on the north by Nicosia District and on the west by Limassol District.
The Nicosia District, or simply Nicosia, is one of the six districts of Cyprus. Its main town is the island country's capital city, Nicosia. The de-facto TRNC-controlled northern part of the district is the Lefkoşa District of the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The Paphos District, or simply Paphos, is one of the six districts of Cyprus and it is situated in the western part of Cyprus. Its main town and capital is Paphos. The entire district is controlled by the internationally recognised government of Cyprus. There are four municipalities in Paphos District: Paphos, Yeroskipou, Peyia, and Polis Chrysochous.
Ormideia, sometimes also spelled Ormidhia, is a village in Larnaca District in south-eastern Cyprus. It is one of the four exclaves surrounded by the Eastern Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, a British Overseas Territory administered as a Sovereign Base Area. The others are the village of Xylotymbou and two separate parts of Dhekelia Power Station. It is administered by the Republic of Cyprus. Its population in 2011 was 4,189.
Athienou is a village in Larnaca District, Cyprus. It is one of only four villages located within the United Nations Buffer Zone, the other three being Pyla, Troulloi and Deneia. Today, Athienou has a population of around 10000 people. Since 1990, it has been home to Davidson College's Athienou Archaeological Project. The town's city hall includes a museum of local history and culture that was established in 2008.
Lakatamia is a southwestern suburb of Nicosia, Cyprus. In terms of population, Lakatamia municipality is the third largest municipality in Nicosia district and the fifth largest municipality in Cyprus. In 2011 Lakatamia had a population of 38,345.
Latsia is a municipality on the south east outskirts of Nicosia, Cyprus, is today one of the city's largest suburbs. It hosts the new Nicosia General Hospital, the new GSP Stadium and the Mall of Cyprus. Latsia has seen a great increase of population right after the Turkish invasion of the island and it became the home of many refugees since refuge housing was developed there. The population in 2011 has reached 16,774 people. Since 2024, after local government reforms, Latsia has been included in the newly created Latsia-Geri Municipality.
Kolossi is a village on the outskirts of Limassol, Cyprus. It lies partly in the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. Its population in 2011 was 5,651.
Geri, sometimes also transliterated as Yeri, is a settlement in Cyprus, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-east of the capital Nicosia. In 2001, it had a population of 6,643. As of 2011, its population was 8,235. Following a referendum in 2011, Geri became a municipality. Since 2024, after local government reforms, Geri has been included in the newly created Latsia-Geri Municipality.
Dali is a town in Cyprus, located south east of the capital Nicosia and close to the ancient city of Idalion. In 2001, it had a population of 5,834. By 2011, the population had almost doubled to 10,466.
Astromeritis is a large village in the Morphou Department of the Nicosia District of Cyprus. It is located 30 km (18.64 mi) from the capital Nicosia. At the 2011 census it had a population of 2,307.
Kornos is a village located in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, 27 kilometres west of the city of Larnaca and 25 kilometres south-west of Nicosia.
Alethriko is a village in the Larnaca District of Cyprus, west of Larnaca. The first known census was carried out under Ottoman Rule in 1831; it listed only males: there were 46 Greek Cypriots and 18 Turkish Cypriots. In the census of 1891 the population of Alethriko was recorded as 37 Turkish Cypriots and 233 Greek Cypriots of both sexes. In 2011 its population was 1,101.
Tserkezoi is a village west of Limassol, Cyprus, lying partly in Limassol District, and partly in the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.
Ayioi Omoloyites is a Neighbourhood, Quarter, Mahalla or Parish of Nicosia, Cyprus and the parish church thereof. Its name in Greek is Άγιοι Ομολογητές, which means Holy Confessors and also has the name Ayii Omoloyitades used in older English language works and Turkish.
Nicosia within the city limits is divided into 29 administrative units, according to the latest census. This unit is termed in English as quarter, neighbourhood, parish, enoria or mahalla. These units are: Ayios Andreas, Trypiotis, Nebethane, Tabakhane, Phaneromeni, Ayios Savvas, Omerie, Ayios Antonios, St. John, Taht-el-kale, Chrysaliniotissa, Ayios Kassianos (Kafesli), Kaïmakli, Panayia, St Constantine & Helen, Ayioi Omoloyites, Arab Ahmet, Yeni Jami, Omorfita, Ibrahim Pasha, Mahmut Pasha, Abu Kavouk, St. Luke, Abdi Chavush, Iplik Pazar and Korkut Effendi, Ayia Sophia, Haydar Pasha, Karamanzade, and Yenişehir/Neapolis. Some of these units were previously independent Communities. Ayioi Omoloyites was annexed in 1944, while Kaïmakli and Omorfita were annexed in 1968. Pallouriotissa, also annexed in 1968, was subsequently divided into the neighbourhoods of Panayia, and St Constantine & Helen.