Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lapithos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Other accommodation | 11 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Apartments | 7 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 6 |
| Construction of houses | 6 |
| Hotels and motels | 6 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 6 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 |
Lapithos Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 1,456 |
| Male Population | 771 (52.9%) |
| Female Population | 685 (47.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +97.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.5% |
| Median Age | 30.5 years (Male: 29.8, Female: 31.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.33823, 33.17368 |
| Postal Codes | 9300 |
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Lapithos Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 737 | 1,187 | 1,272 | 1,384 | 1,456 |
| Population Density | 693.6 / km² | 1,117.2 / km² | 1,197.2 / km² | 1,302.6 / km² | 1,370.4 / km² |
Lapithos Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapithos | +87.8% | +16.6% | +8.8% |
| Cyprus | +83.7% | +57.5% | +27.1% |
Lapithos Median Age
Median Age: 30.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapithos | 30.5 yrs | 31.2 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
| Cyprus | 34.8 yrs | 35.5 yrs | 34 yrs |
Lapithos Population Density
Population Density: 1,370 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapithos | 1,456 | 1.063 km² | 1,370 / km² |
| Cyprus | 717,637 | 5,382.9 km² | 133 / km² |
Lapithos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lapithos
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Lapithos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapithos | 13,689 tn | 9.4 tn | 12,883.9 tons/km² |
| Cyprus | 6,720,251 tn | 9.36 tn | 1,248.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,689 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,883.9 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/18 | 12:16 AM | 3.8 | 7.3 km | 51,510 m | 7km SSW of Lapithos, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/16 | 12:18 AM | 4.3 | 56 km | 9,700 m | 5km SSE of Psevdhas, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/15 | 6:54 PM | 4 | 22.9 km | 20,630 m | 2km S of Kokkini Trimithia, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/10 | 4:07 PM | 4.5 | 47 km | 35,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/09 | 2:09 PM | 4.8 | 62 km | 27,900 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/08 | 6:06 PM | 3.1 | 31 km | 42,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/08 | 5:33 PM | 3.2 | 34.6 km | 10,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 8/12/08 | 9:34 PM | 3 | 62.5 km | 25,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/08 | 8:33 PM | 3.3 | 60.6 km | 22,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/08 | 6:13 AM | 3.4 | 52.5 km | 41,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
Lapithos
Lapithos or Lapethos (Greek: Λάπηθος; Turkish: Lapta) is a town in Cyprus. De facto, it is under the control of Northern Cyprus. to Strabo, the settlement was founded by Spartans. In Assyrian inscriptions, Lapithos is mentioned as one of the eleven ..
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