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Nicosia Municipality
City in Nicosia (Lefkoşa), Cyprus
Overview
Nicosia is Cyprus's lively capital, famous for its walled Old Town, rich blend of Greek and Turkish cultures, and lively café scene. The city offers a mix of ancient history and modern amenities, with busy shopping streets, fascinating museums, and dynamic nightlife. Its position as the last divided capital in Europe gives it a unique atmosphere and many stories to discover.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cyprus
District
Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
Population
55,014
Time Zone
Asia/Famagusta
Coordinates
35.17°, 33.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
66
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
84
Monthly Cost
$2,105
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$1,250
Cashless
72
English
77
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
339 mm
Internet Speed
102 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
264
Coworking
1
Cafes
153
Nightlife
75
Parks
35
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NIC
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 64 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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