Protaras Population 2026
Protaras has a population of 20,230, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇨🇾 Cyprus, located in Ammochostos. Roughly 1.5% of Cyprus's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Nicosia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,230
Rank in Cyprus
#11
Coordinates
35.01°N, 34.06°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Famagusta
Distance to capital (Nicosia)
67 km
42 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ammochostos
Cities near Protaras
FAQ
What is the population of Protaras?
Protaras has a population of 20,230 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Cyprus.
What region is Protaras in?
Protaras is located in Ammochostos, Cyprus.
Is Protaras the capital of Cyprus?
No, the capital of Cyprus is Nicosia, about 67 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.