Lakatamia

About Káto Lakatámeia

Lakatamia (Greek: Λακατάμια; Turkish: Lakadamya) is a southwestern suburb of Nicosia, Cyprus. In 2011 Lakatamia had a population of 38,345. Due to the expansion of the Nicosia urban area, Lakatamia has grown from two small villages (Upper and Lower Lakatamia) into a sizeable suburb. Lower Lakatamia used to be inhabited by both Greek and Turkish Cypriots until the mid-1950s. Its name originates from "alakatia", i.e. wells, which were apparently abundant in the old village., an airstrip used by the Cypriot National Guard, is located to the east of Lakatamia.

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• Population: 39k inhabitants