Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lefkara
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Churches | 11 |
| Other accommodation | 9 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 |
Lefkara Facts
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population | 586 |
| Male Population | 289 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 297 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -54.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.7% |
| Median Age | 42.2 years (Male: 39.4, Female: 43.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $41,253 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.86622, 33.30711 |
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Lefkara Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,290 | 815 | 498 | 298 | 586 | 597 | 616 |
| Population Density | 3,440 / km² | 2,173.3 / km² | 1,328 / km² | 794.7 / km² | 1,562.7 / km² | 1,592 / km² | 1,642.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLefkara Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lefkara | -54.6% | -28.1% | +17.7% |
| Larnaca District | — | — | — |
| Cyprus | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lefkara Median Age
Median Age: 42.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lefkara | 42.2 yrs | 43.7 yrs | 39.4 yrs |
| Larnaca District | 33.9 yrs | 34.7 yrs | 33.1 yrs |
| Cyprus | 34.8 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lefkara Population Density
Population Density: 1,563 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lefkara | 586 | 0.375 km² | 1,563 / km² |
| Larnaca District | 150,863 | 1,119.7 km² | 135 / 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
Lefkara 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Lefkara
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lefkara
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
Lefkara Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $26,338 | $32,227 | $38,671 | $40,649 | $41,787 | $37,830 | $38,266 | $41,253 |
| Total GDP | $28M | $35.9M | $44.1M | $41.3M | $37.9M | $30M | $30.5M | $33.2M |
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
Lefkara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lefkara | 5,509 tn | 9.4 tn | 14,692 tons/km² |
| Larnaca District | 1,416,397 tn | 9.39 tn | 1,265 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
Lefkara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,509 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,692 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/18 | 11:53 PM | 3.4 | 34.5 km | 10,000 m | 1km SSW of Limassol, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/18 | 1:30 AM | 3.9 | 28.6 km | 10,000 m | 4km S of Moutayiaka, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/16 | 12:18 AM | 4.3 | 17.5 km | 9,700 m | 5km SSE of Psevdhas, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 6:54 PM | 4 | 31.3 km | 20,630 m | 2km S of Kokkini Trimithia, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/09 | 2:09 PM | 4.8 | 18.8 km | 27,900 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.1 | 28 km | 42,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/08 | 2:51 AM | 3.1 | 37.6 km | 11,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/08 | 6:13 AM | 3.4 | 27.3 km | 41,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/08 | 9:49 AM | 3.3 | 22 km | 5,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/07 | 4:58 PM | 3 | 34.3 km | 66,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lefkara
Lefkara (Greek: Λεύκαρα) is a village on the island of Cyprus famous for its lace, known as lefkaritika in (Greek: λευκαρίτικα) and silver handicrafts. The village takes its name from the white of its silica and limestone: Lefkara is derived from a c..
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