Famagusta Population 2026

Famagusta has a population of 42,526, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇨🇾 Cyprus, located in Ammochostos. Roughly 3.1% of Cyprus's population lives here. It is about 4.7× smaller than Nicosia, the country's biggest city.

Location of Famagusta (capital Nicosia shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

42,526

Rank in Cyprus

Coordinates

35.12°N, 33.94°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Famagusta

Distance to capital (Nicosia)

54 km

34 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ammochostos

City	Population	Rank in Cyprus
Égkomi	20,502	#10
Protaras	20,230	#11

Cities near Famagusta

Égkomi20,502 people · ~7 km away
Protaras20,230 people · ~16 km away
Larnaca72,000 people · ~36 km away
Aradíppou22,934 people · ~38 km away
Nicosia200,452 people · ~54 km away
Kyrenia26,701 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Famagusta?

Famagusta has a population of 42,526 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Cyprus.

What region is Famagusta in?

Famagusta is located in Ammochostos, Cyprus.

Is Famagusta the capital of Cyprus?

No, the capital of Cyprus is Nicosia, about 54 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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