Lakatamia is today one of the seven Municipalities of Greater Nicosia with a population of about 40000. It extends to an area of 29 sq. km and has boundaries with Strovolos, Latsia and Engomi Municipalities, and also with Tseri, Deftera, Ayious Trimithias and Paliometoxo.
Lakatamia was declared a municipality on February 23rd of 1986 after a referendum in which the 86% of the population gave a positive vote. The first Municipal elections took place on May 22nd 1986. The first Mayor was Christakis Violaris and the first Municipal Council had fourteen members. The second election held in 1991 declared Marios Markides as a mayor. The third and fourth elections (1996 and 2001, respectively) declared Christaki Violari as mayor, while the fifth elections, held on 17 December 2006, declared Loucas Iatrou as the current mayor.
Today the Municipality is administered by the Mayor and 20 Municipal Counselors, who got elected for a period of 5 years.
After being declared a municipality Lakatamia was, for administrative purposes, divided into the following four parishes:
Ayias Paraskevis,
Ayiou Nicholaou,
Ayiou Mamantos
Archagelou-Anthoupolis.
According to the Municipalities Law the Municipality has jurisdiction for the following:
Implementation of the Town and Country Planning Law within its boundaries
Construction, maintenance, cleaning, lighting, and free use of roads and bridges
Naming of streets
Construction and maintenance of rain water and sewer drainage systems
Cleanliness and health condition within its boundaries and solid waste collection management
Good appearance of the town and protection and improvement of the natural environment
Safeguarding of Public health and foodstuffs and food installation hygiene.
Contrary to other Municipalities, Lakatamia Municipality has its own water supply (Lakatamia Water Board). It has jurisdiction over the water supply and sees to the construction, maintenance and functioning of water supply systems within its boundaries.
Lakatamia Municipality is committed to contribute, with respect, efficiency, consistency and professionalism, its services to the citizens, to organize cultural and other events, to plan and complete projects that aim at upgrading the environment, and ensuring the best possible quality of life for its citizens. All of the above, have always been a priority for all the Municipal Councils that governed Lakatamia.
Culture is the most powerful link which binds people together in a community. The creation of culture has always been a high priority of the municipal authorities. In spite of their insufficient resources, they have invested a large amount of money in works which will bring people together and through such contact promote community feeling.
Lakatamia was declared a municipality on February 23rd of 1986 after a referendum in which the 86% of the population gave a positive vote. The first Municipal elections took place on May 22nd 1986. The first Mayor was Christakis Violaris and the first Municipal Council had fourteen members. The second election held in 1991 declared Marios Markides as a mayor. The third and fourth elections (1996 and 2001, respectively) declared Christaki Violari as mayor, while the fifth elections, held on 17 December 2006, declared Loucas Iatrou as the current mayor.
Today the Municipality is administered by the Mayor and 20 Municipal Counselors, who got elected for a period of 5 years.
After being declared a municipality Lakatamia was, for administrative purposes, divided into the following four parishes:
Ayias Paraskevis,
Ayiou Nicholaou,
Ayiou Mamantos
Archagelou-Anthoupolis.
According to the Municipalities Law the Municipality has jurisdiction for the following:
Implementation of the Town and Country Planning Law within its boundaries
Construction, maintenance, cleaning, lighting, and free use of roads and bridges
Naming of streets
Construction and maintenance of rain water and sewer drainage systems
Cleanliness and health condition within its boundaries and solid waste collection management
Good appearance of the town and protection and improvement of the natural environment
Safeguarding of Public health and foodstuffs and food installation hygiene.
Contrary to other Municipalities, Lakatamia Municipality has its own water supply (Lakatamia Water Board). It has jurisdiction over the water supply and sees to the construction, maintenance and functioning of water supply systems within its boundaries.
Lakatamia Municipality is committed to contribute, with respect, efficiency, consistency and professionalism, its services to the citizens, to organize cultural and other events, to plan and complete projects that aim at upgrading the environment, and ensuring the best possible quality of life for its citizens. All of the above, have always been a priority for all the Municipal Councils that governed Lakatamia.
Culture is the most powerful link which binds people together in a community. The creation of culture has always been a high priority of the municipal authorities. In spite of their insufficient resources, they have invested a large amount of money in works which will bring people together and through such contact promote community feeling.
Municipal Amphitheatre
Lakatamia’s Municipal amphitheatre was the first big project that was completed after Lakatamia was declared a Municipality.
The inauguration of the amphitheatre, took place in 1994 and it has a capacity of 2000 spectators. Since then, the amphitheatre is being used as a cultural center, especially during the summer months.
The theater is offered for:
Theatrical Performances
Musical Performances
Dancing Performances
Concerts
Film Projections
General Assemblies
School Pageants
Municipal Gallery
In 1996, under the Municipal Amphitheatre, a wonderful Municipal Gallery was built. Equipped with all the facilities necessary for the needs of various events, the gallery is offered for:
Painting, Sculpturing and Photography exhibitions
Lectures
Other functions
The development of a modern athletics center, that would offer the citizens of Lakatamia the opportunity to exercise, was the Municipality’s second priority. The Municipal Athletic Center, includes a stadium and a swimming pool.
The Municipal Stadium, which was established in 2000 includes, among other facilities, a football field, tracks, and installations for classical sports and other athletic events.
The Municipal Swimming Pool was established in 2001. It hosts thousands of swimmers who can enjoy the water in a clean, cool and pleasant environment. The Municipal Swimming pool has 3 pools, one of which is made with Olympic standards. For more information about the Municipal pool, and for the issue of an entrance card, you can contact us at the Municipality during working hours at 22364000.
Health Centre
The construction and operation of the Health Center is a result of long period efforts from the Municipal council. Lakatamia’s Health Centre provides first degree medical care.
For more information you can call at: 22372831
Multidynamic Centre
The Multidynamic Centre is located next to the Health Centre. It offers infrastructures for the daily care and productive occupation of the elderly. Since the first year of its operation the Centre attracted the interest of more than 150 old people, who choose from a variety of programmes which include different activities, like dance, art, gardening and physical activities. Elderly from all over Lakatamia find, at the Multidynamic centre, a place where thy can socialize and remain useful and productive.
Lakatamia’s Municipal amphitheatre was the first big project that was completed after Lakatamia was declared a Municipality.
The inauguration of the amphitheatre, took place in 1994 and it has a capacity of 2000 spectators. Since then, the amphitheatre is being used as a cultural center, especially during the summer months.
The theater is offered for:
Theatrical Performances
Musical Performances
Dancing Performances
Concerts
Film Projections
General Assemblies
School Pageants
Municipal Gallery
In 1996, under the Municipal Amphitheatre, a wonderful Municipal Gallery was built. Equipped with all the facilities necessary for the needs of various events, the gallery is offered for:
Painting, Sculpturing and Photography exhibitions
Lectures
Other functions
The development of a modern athletics center, that would offer the citizens of Lakatamia the opportunity to exercise, was the Municipality’s second priority. The Municipal Athletic Center, includes a stadium and a swimming pool.
The Municipal Stadium, which was established in 2000 includes, among other facilities, a football field, tracks, and installations for classical sports and other athletic events.
The Municipal Swimming Pool was established in 2001. It hosts thousands of swimmers who can enjoy the water in a clean, cool and pleasant environment. The Municipal Swimming pool has 3 pools, one of which is made with Olympic standards. For more information about the Municipal pool, and for the issue of an entrance card, you can contact us at the Municipality during working hours at 22364000.
Health Centre
The construction and operation of the Health Center is a result of long period efforts from the Municipal council. Lakatamia’s Health Centre provides first degree medical care.
For more information you can call at: 22372831
Multidynamic Centre
The Multidynamic Centre is located next to the Health Centre. It offers infrastructures for the daily care and productive occupation of the elderly. Since the first year of its operation the Centre attracted the interest of more than 150 old people, who choose from a variety of programmes which include different activities, like dance, art, gardening and physical activities. Elderly from all over Lakatamia find, at the Multidynamic centre, a place where thy can socialize and remain useful and productive.