Larnaca
Larnaca
Larnaka | |
|---|---|
City and municipality | |
| Nickname: "Skala" from Greek: "Σκάλα"; in Turkish: "İskele" | |
Interactive map of Larnaca | |
Larnaca Location within Cyprus Larnaca Location within the European Union | |
| Coordinates: 34°55′N 33°38′E / 34.917°N 33.633°E | |
| Country | Cyprus |
| District | Larnaca District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Andreas Vyras (AKEL) |
| Area | |
| 32.85 km2 (12.68 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 118.62 km2 (45.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| 52,038 | |
| • Rank | 4th municipality, 3rd urban in Cyprus |
| • Urban | 130.000 |
| • Urban density | 1.0959/km2 (2.8385/sq mi) |
| • District | 155,753 |
| Demonym(s) | Larnacan(s) (en) Larnakiotis, (masc.), Larnakiotissa (fem.) (gr), Skaliotis, (masc.), Skaliotissa (fem.) (gr, colloquial) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Post code | 6010-6060 |
| Area code | 24 |
| Patron saint | Saint Lazarus (12 April 2025) |
| Major airport(s) | Larnaca International Airport |
| Website | www |
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.
Built on the ruins of Kition, an Ancient Greek city-state and the birthplace of Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium, Larnaca is home to the Church of Saint Lazarus, Hala Sultan Tekke, the Kamares Aqueduct, Larnaca Castle, Larnaca District Archaeological Museum, and Pierides Museum. It attracts many visitors to its beaches, as well as to Finikoudes (Φοινικούδες; Greek for "palm trees"), the city's signature seafront promenade lined with palm trees. It gives its name to the country's primary airport, Larnaca International Airport, which is situated in the neighbouring village of Dromolaxia rather than Larnaca proper. It also has a seaport and a marina.