Lakatamia

Lakatamia Λακατάμια (Greek) Lakadamya (Turkish)
Municipality
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Coordinates: 35°7′0″N 33°19′0″E / 35.11667°N 33.31667°E / 35.11667; 33.31667
Country	Cyprus
District	Nicosia District
Urban area	Nicosia
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Mayor	Photoula Hadjipapa (AKEL)
Area [1]
• Municipality	27.45 km2 (10.60 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[2]
• Municipality	38,345
• Density	1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Website	www.lakatamia.org.cy

Lakatamia (Greek: Λακατάμια [lakaˈtamɳa]; Turkish: Lakadamya) is a southwestern suburb of Nicosia, Cyprus. In terms of population, Lakatamia municipality is the third largest municipality in Nicosia district and the fifth largest municipality in Cyprus (after Limassol, Strovolos, Nicosia and Larnaca). 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. Lakatamia Airfield, an airstrip used by the Cypriot National Guard, is located to the east of Lakatamia.

Lakatamia is also home to a football club EN THOI Lakatamia who has played in the Cypriot First Division, however for only one season in their history. THOI usually play in the lower leagues and are currently in the Cypriot Third Division. Cypriot international Valentinos Sielis used to play at the club