Potami Facts
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Population | 429 |
| Male Population | 217 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 212 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +32.0% |
| Median Age | 36.9 years (Male: 35.2, Female: 37.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $50,764 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.10439, 33.02982 |
| Postal Codes | 2780 |
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Potami Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 403 | 375 | 325 | 272 | 429 | 442 | 448 |
| Population Density | 2,149.3 / km² | 2,000 / km² | 1,733.3 / km² | 1,450.7 / km² | 2,288 / km² | 2,357.3 / km² | 2,389.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPotami Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 32% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potami | +6.5% | +14.4% | +32% |
| Nicosia District | — | — | — |
| Cyprus | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potami Median Age
Median Age: 36.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potami | 36.9 yrs | 37.7 yrs | 35.2 yrs |
| Nicosia District | 33.8 yrs | 34.8 yrs | 32.8 yrs |
| Cyprus | 34.8 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Potami Population Density
Population Density: 2,288 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potami | 429 | 0.188 km² | 2,288 / km² |
| Nicosia District | 431,907 | 2,710 km² | 159 / km² |
| Cyprus | 717,637 | 5,382.9 km² | 133 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potami Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [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
Potami Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $24,560 | $26,008 | $32,763 | $37,717 | $39,197 | $36,444 | $44,664 | $50,764 |
| Total GDP | $163.9M | $180.5M | $238.2M | $276.1M | $285.4M | $251.9M | $301.3M | $344.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Potami CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potami | 4,033 tn | 9.4 tn | 21,511.5 tons/km² |
| Nicosia District | 4,044,462 tn | 9.36 tn | 1,492.4 tons/km² |
| Cyprus | 6,720,251 tn | 9.36 tn | 1,248.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Potami CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,033 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 21,511.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/18 | 1:30 AM | 3.9 | 47.4 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Moutayiaka, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 12/3/18 | 12:16 AM | 3.8 | 22.1 km | 51,510 m | 7km SSW of Lapithos, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 6:54 PM | 4 | 15.5 km | 20,630 m | 2km S of Kokkini Trimithia, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/15 | 4:29 PM | 4.3 | 46.2 km | 7,770 m | 0km N of Ypsonas, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/12 | 10:48 AM | 4.3 | 46 km | 20,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/10 | 4:07 PM | 4.5 | 18.6 km | 35,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/09 | 2:09 PM | 4.8 | 37 km | 27,900 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/09 | 6:28 AM | 4.6 | 43 km | 10,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 4:54 PM | 3.5 | 46 km | 18,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.1 | 9.1 km | 42,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Potami
Potami is a small village near Nicosia with a population of approximately 900 people. Legend says that the village was created by a king who was buried in the village in a golden carriage. The name of the village probably comes from the two rivers wh..
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