North Cyprus village guide · Famagusta
Tuzla, Famagusta: land, development order and planning information
Tuzla is a village in the Famagusta district of North Cyprus, part of Famagusta Municipality, covering about 14.1 km². All of its area is within the Chapter 96 area; the largest plan zone type is Chapter 96 (100%). About 5% lies within the Famagusta Wetlands SEPA. It is 34 km from Ercan Airport and 5 km from Famagusta town centre as the crow flies.
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Planning zone ?
In short: A regulation issued by the Town Planning Department for an area that controls building there. The area is divided into colour zones (yellow, blue, brown, green…); the permitted uses, density (floor area ratio), number of storeys and height for each colour are set out in the development order. For the exact rules, see the text published in the Official Gazette and ask the Town Planning Department.
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Main plan zone types ?
In short: The type of zone in a development order or zoning plan that shows what land may be used for: housing development, agriculture, forest, tourism, coastal strip, development order colour zones and so on. Percentages show the approximate share within the boundary; the exact type for your plot is shown on the map with a point query.
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The exact plan zone type, development order colour and map sheet of your plot are shown on the map with a point query.
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Shares are approximate (rounded to 5%). For building rules, the text of the development order published in the Official Gazette and the Town Planning Department prevail.
Special Environmental Protection Areas ?
In short: An area declared to protect natural and biological assets (sand dunes, turtle nesting beaches, wetlands, forest). Building inside is very restricted or prohibited; the rules come from the area's environmental protection plan and decisions of the relevant departments.
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About 5% of Tuzla village lies within the Famagusta Wetlands SEPA. Building in these areas is very restricted or prohibited; you can check on the map whether your plot is inside.
Map sheets ?
In short: A sheet of the cadastral map. In North Cyprus, properties are referred to by the new sheet index or the old 1:5,000 index. It helps when you deal with the Land Registry (Tapu ve Kadastro Dairesi) or an architect.
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The Tuzla area spans about 18 sheets in the new sheet index and about 27 in the old 1:5,000 index. You can see the sheet number of your plot on the map with a point query.
Nearby amenities ?
In short: The number of schools, health facilities, supermarkets, parks and service points recorded within this boundary in OpenStreetMap (the open world map kept up to date by volunteers). Coverage is good in towns; villages may have gaps. The distance from your plot to the nearest amenities is shown on the map.
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Points recorded in OpenStreetMap within Tuzla village. The distance from your plot to the nearest school, supermarket, health centre and park, and a liveability score, are shown on the map with a point query.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Data is maintained by volunteers and may be incomplete, especially in villages.
Earthquake history ?
In short: Earthquakes come from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) catalogue and fault traces from the GEM Global Active Faults Database. Cyprus is an earthquake zone because it lies near the Cyprus Arc, where the African and Anatolian plates meet; most of the largest earthquakes occur south of the island and offshore. For any building, a soil survey and the earthquake regulations in force prevail.
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No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or above have been recorded within Tuzla village or 10 km of it since 1900. Cyprus is an earthquake zone because of the Cyprus Arc, which runs south of the island; the distance from your plot to the nearest fault and nearby earthquakes are shown on the map.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue, GEM Global Active Faults Database (CC BY-SA 4.0). For any building, a soil survey and the earthquake regulations in force prevail.
Transport
Distances are straight-line and measured from a representative point in the middle of Tuzla; road distances are longer. Scheduled civil flights use Ercan; ferries to Türkiye sail from Kyrenia Tourist Harbour and Famagusta Port.
Looking for land in Tuzla?
Tell us the area, plot size and budget you have in mind. With your consent, we pass your request to a registered estate agent in North Cyprus who knows the area. Free, no account needed — just confirm your e-mail.
Buying land: title deed, permission, planning ?
In short: In North Cyprus the title deed is called a koçan. Turkish title, equivalent title and allocation title deeds carry different legal risks; before buying, have the type and history of the deed checked against the Land Registry records and get advice from an independent lawyer.
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- Title deed type: Turkish title, equivalent title and allocation title deeds (koçan) carry different legal risks; have the type and history checked against the Land Registry (Tapu ve Kadastro Dairesi) records and get advice from an independent lawyer.
- Foreign buyers (including citizens of Türkiye) need permission from the Council of Ministers to acquire property; area and number limits apply and the rules change from time to time.
- Building: the development order zone, plan zone type and SEPA status of the plot are shown on this page and on the map; for the exact rules and building permits, apply to the municipality and the Town Planning Department.
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Neighbouring villages
Mormenekşe Yeniboğaziçi Mutluyaka Güvercinlik Famagusta town centre
Famagusta Municipality settlements
Frequently asked questions
Which development order covers Tuzla?
Tuzla is entirely within the Chapter 96 area. The exact building rules are in the official text of the development order; the plan zone type of your plot is shown on the ParselX map with a point query.
What plan zones are there in Tuzla?
According to our planning data, the largest plan zone types are: Chapter 96 (100%).
Is Tuzla in a Special Environmental Protection Area?
About 5% of Tuzla lies within the Famagusta Wetlands SEPA. Building is very restricted in these areas; the ParselX map shows whether your plot is inside.
Which municipality is Tuzla part of?
Tuzla is part of Famagusta Municipality in the Famagusta district. Other settlements of the same municipality: Aşağı Derinya, Gazimağusa, Mutluyaka.
How far is Tuzla from Ercan Airport?
About 34 km as the crow flies. The nearest passenger port is Famagusta Port (7 km), and Nicosia city centre is 48 km away.
What should I check when buying land in Tuzla?
Have the title deed type (Turkish, equivalent or allocation) checked against the Land Registry records; foreign buyers need Council of Ministers permission. See the plot's development order zone, plan zone type and SEPA status on the ParselX map, and confirm the exact building rules with the municipality and the Town Planning Department.
Is Tuzla in an earthquake zone?
Cyprus is an earthquake zone because of the Cyprus Arc south of the island. No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or above have been recorded within Tuzla or 10 km of it since 1900. A soil survey and the earthquake regulations apply to any building.
See the planning status of your plot in Tuzla
Open the North Cyprus workspace on the map: upload your plot as KML, draw it or tap the map to see the development order zone, plan zone type, SEPA, map sheet, amenities and earthquake data on one screen.
Sources: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) — administrative boundaries and amenities; ParselX North Cyprus planning database — development order and zoning plan areas, plan zones, SEPAs; USGS and GEM — earthquakes and active faults. Data compiled on 29 September 2026. Boundaries are simplified. This page is for information only; for official transactions the records of the Land Registry, the Town Planning Department and the municipality prevail.