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Káto Lakatámeia

Nicosia, Cyprus · Europe

About Káto Lakatámeia

Káto Lakatámeia is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Stróvolos, 36km from Larnaca Salt Lake.

Káto Lakatámeia is a town located in Nicosia, Cyprus. With a population of 40,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Káto Lakatámeia sits in Cyprus, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Nicosia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Káto Lakatámeia to your route.

About Káto Lakatámeia

Lakatamia (Greek: Λακατάμια Greek pronunciation: [lakaˈtamɳa]; Turkish: Lakadamya) is a southwestern village 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

Read more 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 Air Force Base, 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

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Káto Lakatámeia is located in Nicosia, Cyprus, Europe. The coordinates are 35.1176 latitude, 33.3254 longitude.

What is the population of Káto Lakatámeia?

Káto Lakatámeia has a population of approximately 40,000 people, making it a town in Cyprus.

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Quick Information

Population
40,000
Continent
Europe
Country
Cyprus
Region
Nicosia
Timezone
Asia/Nicosia
Coordinates
35.1176, 33.3254

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Cyprus

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Káto Lakatámeia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Fikardou

A protected medieval village in the Troodos foothills, its 18th-century timber-and-mudbrick houses preserved intact after near-total abandonment: a handful of residents, a rural-life museum and a taverna remain.

23 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Kyrenia Harbour & Castle

Picturesque horseshoe-shaped harbour overlooked by a Byzantine-era castle housing the world's oldest shipwreck.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Lefkara

A stone village on Troodos's southern slopes famed for lefkaritika lace: embroidery Leonardo da Vinci reputedly bought for Milan Cathedral in 1481, and filigree silverwork, still made in doorway workshops along its cobbled lanes.

28 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Larnaca Salt Lake

Seasonal salt lake beside Larnaca airport that hosts flamingos in winter, ringed by a road and the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque.

36 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Choirokoitia

UNESCO-listed Neolithic settlement of circular stone dwellings on a hillside beside the A1 motorway, with reconstructed houses and parking.

36 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Troodos Mountains

Forested mountain range with nine UNESCO-listed painted Byzantine churches, charming villages, and Mount Olympus.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Kalopanagiotis

A Marathasa valley village stacked above the Setrachos river, home to the UNESCO-listed Agios Ioannis Lampadistis monastery complex with three churches of frescoes under one huge timber roof, plus sulphur springs and a venetian bridge.

47 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

Caledonia Falls

Twelve-metre waterfall on the Kryos river near Platres in the Troodos mountains, reached by a marked trail from a roadside car park.

48 km · about 55 min drive

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