Paphos Population 2026
Paphos has a population of 35,961, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇨🇾 Cyprus, located in Pafos. Roughly 2.6% of Cyprus's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than Nicosia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,961
Rank in Cyprus
#5
Coordinates
34.78°N, 32.42°E
~81 m elevation · Asia/Nicosia
Distance to capital (Nicosia)
95 km
59 miles, straight line
Cities near Paphos
- Káto Polemídia23,231 people · ~53 km away
- Limassol154,000 people · ~57 km away
- Germasógeia17,325 people · ~61 km away
- Mórfou24,070 people · ~70 km away
- Nicosia200,452 people · ~95 km away
- Kyrenia26,701 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paphos?
Paphos has a population of 35,961 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Cyprus.
What region is Paphos in?
Paphos is located in Pafos, Cyprus.
Is Paphos the capital of Cyprus?
No, the capital of Cyprus is Nicosia, about 95 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.