Larnaca
City and municipality in Larnaca District, Cyprus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Larnaca (pronounced /ˈlɑːrnəkə/) (Greek: Λάρνακα, romanized: Lárnaka [ˈlarnaka]; Turkish: Larnaka) is a city on the south east coast of Cyprus and the capital of the district of the same name. It is the third-largest city in the country, after Nicosia and Limassol, with a district population of 144,200 in 2015.[3]
Larnaca
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City and municipality | |
Coordinates: 34°55′N 33°38′E | |
Country | Cyprus |
District | Larnaca District |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal council |
• Mayor | Andreas Vyras (AKEL) |
Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
Population (2015)[1] | |
• City and municipality | 51,468 |
• Urban | 84,900 |
• District | 144,200 |
The urban population is the aggregate of the populations of Larnaca, Aradippou, Livadia, Dromolaxia, and Meneou | |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Post code | 6010-6060[2] |
Area code | 24 |
Patron saint | Saint Lazarus (27 April 2024) |
Major airport(s) | Larnaca International Airport |
Website | www |
Larnaca is known for its palm-tree seafront also called Finikoudes (Greek: Φινικούδες) as well as the Church of Saint Lazarus, Hala Sultan Tekke, Kamares Aqueduct, and Larnaca Castle. It is built on the ruins of ancient Citium, which was the birthplace of Stoic philosopher Zeno. Larnaca is home to the country's primary airport, Larnaca International Airport. It also has a seaport and a marina.