Famagusta and Kyrenia to Have Equal Number of MPs
The Supreme Election Board (YSK) has announced the number of MPs to be elected from each district in the early general election scheduled for December 6. Famagusta’s representation will fall from 13 to 12 seats, while Kyrenia’s will increase from 11 to 12, bringing the two districts to equal representation in Parliament.
According to the YSK, Nicosia, with a population of 88,782, will elect 16 MPs; Famagusta, with 67,145 residents, will elect 12; Kyrenia, with 63,754 residents, will elect 12; İskele, with 27,098 residents, will elect five; Güzelyurt, with 17,762 residents, will elect three; and Lefke, with 8,730 residents, will elect two.
Based on the combined population of 273,271 across the six districts, a total of 50 MPs will serve in Parliament.
FAMAGUSTA AND KYRENIA TO HAVE EQUAL PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION
In the early general election held in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on January 23, 2022, the distribution of parliamentary seats was based on population. Nicosia elected 16 MPs, Famagusta 13, Kyrenia 11, İskele five and Lefke two.
For the upcoming election, Famagusta will lose one seat, while Kyrenia will gain one. As a result, both districts will elect 12 MPs.
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