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.
There are no convincing historical evidence with regard to the origin of the name “Lakatamia”. There are only a few speculations as from where Lakatamia's name derives from.
The most probable origin of the name, is connected with the many “alakatia” (water wheels) that existed in Lakatamia and were used to draw the abundant underground water from the springs. It is believed that there were more than 80 wells (“alakatia”) in Lakatamia, and that's why the area is called Lakatamia (“alakatia”-“Alakatamia”-“Lakatamia” The “alakati” is today the emblem of Lakatamia's Municipality.
Another speculation, as from where Lakatamia took its name, is that the name was originally “Lakedemon” as the name of ancient Sparta and it was paraphrased through the years and ended up as Lakatamia.[2]
^"C1. POPULATION ENUMERATED BY SEX, AGE, DISTRICT, MUNICIPALITY/COMMUNITY AND QUARTER (1.10.2011)", , Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus, 2014-04-17, archived from the original on 2014-04-20, retrieved 2014-04-20
lakatamia, greek, Λακατάμια, lakaˈtamɳa, turkish, lakadamya, southwestern, suburb, nicosia, cyprus, terms, population, municipality, third, largest, municipality, nicosia, district, fifth, largest, municipality, cyprus, after, limassol, strovolos, nicosia, lar. Lakatamia Greek Lakatamia 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 City of LakatamiaCity of LakatamiaLocation in CyprusCoordinates 35 7 0 N 33 19 0 E 35 11667 N 33 31667 E 35 11667 33 31667Country CyprusDistrictNicosia DistrictGovernment TypeMunicipality MayorGiorgos Charitou AKEL Population 2011 1 Total39 000Time zoneUTC 2 EET Summer DST UTC 3 EEST Websitewww wbr lakatamia wbr org wbr cyConcise presentation of LakatamiaDue 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 clubNaming editThere are no convincing historical evidence with regard to the origin of the name Lakatamia There are only a few speculations as from where Lakatamia s name derives from The most probable origin of the name is connected with the many alakatia water wheels that existed in Lakatamia and were used to draw the abundant underground water from the springs It is believed that there were more than 80 wells alakatia in Lakatamia and that s why the area is called Lakatamia alakatia Alakatamia Lakatamia The alakati is today the emblem of Lakatamia s Municipality Another speculation as from where Lakatamia took its name is that the name was originally Lakedemon as the name of ancient Sparta and it was paraphrased through the years and ended up as Lakatamia 2 Sister cities editLakatamia is twinned with the following cities nbsp Alexandroupolis Greece nbsp Kalymnos Greece nbsp Marousi GreeceReferences edit 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 archived from the original on 2014 04 20 retrieved 2014 04 20 Lakatamia Municipality www lakatamia org cy Retrieved 2019 07 19 nbsp This Cyprus location article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lakatamia amp oldid 1173036254, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
