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Paphos

Also known as Pafos, Páfos, New Paphos, Paphos, Cyprus

Paphos, also spelled Pafos, is a coastal city in southwest Cyprus and the capital of the Paphos District. In classical antiquity, two locations were known as Paphos: Old Paphos (now called Kouklia) and New Paphos. It is the fourth-largest city in the country, after Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, with an urban population of 55,000.

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Paphos is a coastal city in southwestern Cyprus and the capital of the Paphos District, making it the country's fourth-largest city with about 55,000 residents. The city has historical significance dating back to classical antiquity, when two separate locations bearing the name Paphos existed—Old Paphos (now Kouklia) and New Paphos.

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Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Phedonas Phedonos (DISY)

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Baf
Population: 31738
Area: 18.09
Elevation: 72
Official website: pafos.org.cy
Image: Fort pafos.jpg
Dialing code: 26

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Commons gallery: Paphos
postal code: 8010
Commons category: Paphos
inception: 0300-00-00
native label: Baf
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Contents

Geography
History
Foundation myth
Old Paphos
Aphrodite and Paphos
New Paphos
Archaeology
Post-Classical history
Modern Paphos
Economy
Landmarks
Climate
Transport
Public transport
Motorways
Airport
Port
Hospitals and medical centres
Education
Higher education
Arts
Pafos 2017 – European Capital of Culture
Sports
Notable people
International relations
Twin towns – sister cities
Consulates
See also
Notes
References
Bibliography
External links

The modern city of Paphos lies on the Mediterranean coast, about west of Limassol, the island's largest port; the two cities are connected by the A6 highway. Paphos International Airport is the country's second-largest airport, and serves as a gateway to western and southern Cyprus. The city has a subtropical-Mediterranean climate, and experiences the mildest temperatures on the island.