Businesses in Nicosia
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 21.6%
Restaurants: 12.7%
Professional Services: 11.3%
Industry: 8.5%
Food: 5.1%
Other: 40.8%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car repair | 144 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Gas stations | 108 | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Beauty salons | 149 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Hairdressers | 132 | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Public administration | 269 | 3.6 | 6.0 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 158 | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Secondary education | 111 | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Concert halls and theaters | 102 | 4.5 | 2.3 |
| Banks | 226 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Loan companies | 277 | 4.1 | 6.1 |
| Bakeries | 146 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 198 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Real estate | 246 | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Other accommodation | 137 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Construction of buildings | 230 | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 111 | 4.6 | 2.5 |
| Health and medical | 181 | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Hospitals | 146 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Corporate management | 112 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Lawyers legal | 121 | 4.9 | 2.7 |
| Churches | 100 | 4.5 | 2.2 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 262 | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Cafes | 417 | 4.3 | 9.2 |
| Mediterranean restaurants | 158 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Clothing stores | 238 | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Department stores | 196 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Electronics stores | 288 | 4.5 | 6.4 |
| Furniture stores | 112 | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| Household appliances and goods | 111 | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 487 | 3.9 | 10.8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 139 | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Shopping other | 159 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Area of Nicosia, Nicosia District | 17 km² |
| Population | 45,120 |
| Male Population | 21,981 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 23,138 (51.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +53.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +12.4% |
| Median Age | 35.3 |
| Male Median Age | 33.7 |
| Female Median Age | 36.9 |
| Area Codes | 22 |
| Neighborhoods | City Centre, Kaimakli, Köşklüçiftlik, Lefkoşa Türk Belediyesi, Makedonitissa, Palouriotissa, Walled Old City |
| Local Time | Saturday 9:58 AM |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.17531° / 33.3642° |
| Postal Codes | 1010, 1011, 1015, 1016, 1017, More |
Nicosia, Nicosia District - Map
Nicosia, Nicosia District Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,350 | 34,509 | 40,136 | 45,120 |
| Population Density | 1,724 / km² | 2,027 / km² | 2,358 / km² | 2,651 / km² |
Nicosia Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.4% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia, Nicosia District | +53.7% | +30.7% | +12.4% |
| Northern Cyprus | +68.7% | +41.2% | +16.4% |
Nicosia, Nicosia District Median Age
Median Age: 35.3 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia, Nicosia District | 35.3 years | 36.9 years | 33.7 years |
| Northern Cyprus | 31.4 years | 32.3 years | 30.5 years |
Nicosia, Nicosia District Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,130 | 1,089 | 2,220 |
| 5-9 | 959 | 924 | 1,883 |
| 10-14 | 972 | 947 | 1,920 |
| 15-19 | 1,218 | 1,117 | 2,335 |
| 20-24 | 2,140 | 1,846 | 3,986 |
| 25-29 | 2,755 | 2,423 | 5,178 |
| 30-34 | 2,456 | 2,394 | 4,850 |
| 35-39 | 1,757 | 2,172 | 3,929 |
| 40-44 | 1,593 | 2,026 | 3,620 |
| 45-49 | 1,390 | 1,643 | 3,034 |
| 50-54 | 1,414 | 1,702 | 3,116 |
| 55-59 | 1,215 | 1,391 | 2,606 |
| 60-64 | 1,247 | 1,363 | 2,610 |
| 65-69 | 903 | 1,150 | 2,054 |
| 70-74 | 832 | 952 | 1,784 |
| 75-79 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 80-84 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 85 Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nicosia, Nicosia District Population Density
Population Density: 2,651 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia, Nicosia District | 45,120 | 17 km² | 2,651 / km² |
| Northern Cyprus | 327,377 | 3,319.5 km² | 98.6 / km² |
Nicosia, Nicosia District Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Nicosia Lefkoşa Türk Belediyesi: 24%
City Centre: 19%
Other: 57%
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Nicosia Area Code 22: 62.6%
Area Code 9: 36.8%
Other: 0.6%
Business distribution by price for Nicosia, Nicosia District
Inexpensive: 45.4%
Moderate: 43.8%
Expensive: 9.3%
Very Expensive: 1.5%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. & Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Nicosia, Nicosia District CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicosia, Nicosia District | 426,384 tn | 9.45 tn | 25,054 tons/km² |
| Northern Cyprus | 2,908,027 tn | 8.88 tn | 876 tons/km² |
Nicosia, Nicosia District CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 426,384 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,054 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | High (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
2. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
3. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/18 | 4:16 PM | 3.8 | 21.9 km | 51,510 m | 7km SSW of Lapithos, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/16 | 5:18 PM | 4.3 | 32 km | 9,700 m | 5km SSE of Psevdhas, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 10:54 AM | 4 | 16 km | 20,630 m | 2km S of Kokkini Trimithia, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/08 | 11:06 AM | 3.1 | 25.8 km | 42,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/08 | 11:13 PM | 3.4 | 27.4 km | 41,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/08 | 10:59 PM | 3.1 | 39.5 km | 51,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/07 | 12:55 PM | 4.3 | 32.7 km | 11,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/07 | 5:28 AM | 3.1 | 24 km | 51,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/07 | 2:28 AM | 4 | 21.3 km | 54,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/07 | 6:07 PM | 3.1 | 9 km | 51,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
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Nicosia, Nicosia District
Nicosia (/ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ NIK-ə-SEE-ə; Greek: Λευκωσία [lefkoˈsi.a]; Turkish: Lefkoşa [lefˈkoʃa]); Armenian: Նիկոսիա) is the capital and largest city on the island of Cyprus, as well as its main business centre. It is located near the centre of the Mesao.. Nicosia Wikipedia Page
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