Larnaca District
Larnaca District (Greek: Επαρχία Λάρνακας, Turkish: Larnaka kazası) is one of the six districts of Cyprus. Its capital is Larnaca. It is bordered on the east by Famagusta District, on the north by Nicosia District and on the west by Limassol District.
Larnaca District
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Location of the district in Cyprus | |
| Country | Cyprus |
| Capital | Larnaca |
| Area | |
| • District | 1,120.1 km2 (432.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • District | 155,753 |
| • Rank | 3rd |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 51,468 (2,015) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Post code | 6000-7999 |
| Area code | +357 24 |
A small part of the district was occupied by the Turkish army in 1974, and most of the occupied part is now de facto administered as part of Northern Cyprus's Lefkoşa District, with the remaining area near Pergamos being de facto administered by the Gazimağusa District.
The communities of Melouseia, Tremetousia and Arsos lie in the occupied zone, while the municipal/community areas of Athienou, Troulloi and Pergamos are partially occupied.
Located in the district are Larnaca International Airport, the island's primary airport, and the Hala Sultan Tekke and the towns of Larnaca, Aradippou, Athienou and Lefkara.
In 2021, Larnaca District had a population of 155,753 , of which 58,1% was urban.