Karaağaç, North Cyprus: property and living guide
Karaağaç (Charkeia) lies on the northern slope of the mountains in North Cyprus, south-west of Esentepe (Agios Amvrosios), and comes under Çatalköy-Esentepe Municipality. The municipality's own description of the village mentions its olive and carob trees.
Reviewed by: Onur Dokuzoğlu, architect · Updated: 13 November 2026
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From Karaağaç to Kyrenia
Kyrenia Castle is 27 kilometres away by road, and Google Maps puts the drive at 48 minutes (Friday 13 November 2026, 18.05).
Infrastructure, schools and healthcare in Karaağaç
- Infrastructure. According to the local press, about 11 kilometres of drinking water mains in the village were renewed and storm drains were built in 2026, and resurfacing work began on 8 May 2026.
- Schools and healthcare. Esentepe has a state primary school and a health centre. School catchment areas are set by the Ministry of National Education.
Karaağaç village
The village was formerly called Charkeia, a name traced to a root meaning "copper workshops". It has been known as Karaağaç since 1976. The 2011 census recorded 242 people.
The area and neighbouring places
- Area guide: Esentepe, Bahçeli, Karaağaç and Beşparmak
- Esentepe91 listings
- Arapköy10 listings
- Bahçeli3 listings
Agencies with listings in Karaağaç
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karaağaç from Kyrenia in kilometres?+
Kyrenia Castle is 27 kilometres away by road.
Which municipality is Karaağaç in Kyrenia part of?+
It comes under Çatalköy-Esentepe municipality.
What was Karaağaç's old name?+
Charkeia.
Sources and check dates
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Prices and listing counts come from Evlek listings. Distances and travel times come from Google Maps. The sources for everything else, and the dates they were checked, are listed below.
- Evlek listing data · 14 November 2026
- Google Maps · 13 November 2026 (Driving route estimate for Friday 13 November 2026 at 18.05, during the evening rush hour) · checked: 13 November 2026
- kibrisgercek.com; kibrisgazetesi.com · kibrisgercek.com · kibrisgazetesi.com · 8 May 2026 · checked: 13 November 2026
- girneligazetesi.com; giynikgazetesi.com · girneligazetesi.com · giynikgazetesi.com · 5 October 2026 · checked: 13 November 2026
- Sağlık Bakanlığı sağlık merkezleri listesi · checked: 13 November 2026
- PRIO Charkeia kaydı · checked: 13 November 2026
- KKTC 2011 Nüfus Sayımı (DPÖ bülteni) · 2011 · checked: 13 November 2026
- Kıbrıs Türk Belediyeler Birliği (15/2022 sayılı Yasa) · 2022 · checked: 13 November 2026
- Çatalköy-Esentepe Belediyesi · checked: 13 November 2026





