Lakatamia
Lakatamia | |
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Lakatamia Location in Cyprus | |
Coordinates: 35°7′0″N 33°19′0″E / 35.11667°N 33.31667°ECoordinates: 35°7′0″N 33°19′0″E / 35.11667°N 33.31667°E | |
Country | Cyprus |
District | Nicosia District |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 38,345 |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
• Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
Website |
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Lakatamia (Greek: Λακατάμια [lakaˈtamɳa]; Turkish: Lakadamya) is a southwestern suburb of Nicosia, Cyprus. In 2011, it 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. Lakatamia Airfield, an airstrip used by the Cypriot National Guard, is located to the east of Lakatamia.
Sister cities
Lakatamia is twinned with the following cities:
- Alexandroupolis, Greece
- Kalymnos, Greece
- Marousi, Greece
References
- ↑ "C1. POPULATION ENUMERATED BY SEX, AGE, DISTRICT, MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY AND QUARTER (1.10.2011)", Population - Place of Residence, 2011, Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus, 2014-04-17, retrieved 2014-04-20
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