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Latsia is a typical example of a new Municipality, showing great development in the industrial sector. The first Municipal elections took place in 1986, after the positive referendum of 23rd February, 1986.
The history of Latsia is not very long, although there are antiquities in the Municipality dating back to the Hellenistic Period (325-50 BC). According to the census of the population in 1881, only 15 people lived in Latsia.
The Latsia Municipality is situated a distance of 8km south of Nicosia, and through Latsia pass all the main routes leading to the capital and all the free areas of our island.
According to the 1973 census (i.e. one year before the invasion) Latsia had 1108 inhabitants. Today the population exceeds 12,000, 80% of whom are refugees living in government settlements. The refugees originate from approximately 120 occupied villages.
In former times, Latsia was an agricultural village. The main occupation of its inhabitants was the cultivation of grain and olives. Even today, the main characteristic of the Municipality are the olive trees, although the number of farmers is very small.
Due to its excellent geographical position and the road network passing through, Latsia became a modern industrial centre. There are around 3500 people employed in the Municipality.
Within the Municipality there are six churches, three primary schools, one secondary school, the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, the Olympic Shooting Club and part of the University grounds. In the near future, further public works will change for the better, the picture of the Municipality.
Mayor – Latsia Municipal Council
According to the population of the Municipality, the Municipal Council consists of the Mayor and another ten members. As in other Municipalities, their term of office is 5 years.
Latsia Municipality's Departments and Services
Today Latsia Municipality employs 23 clerks and 27 other workers in its different services:
- Secretariat
- Technical Services
- Municipal Treasury
- Public Health and Cleanliness
- Water Board
- Department for Green Areas and Gardens
- Library
Main Goal
Latsia Municipality, always within the framework of the legislation and regulations, has to be an exemplary and competitive Municipality, as well as a point of reference as far as the topics of local administration, development, social policy, human resources, culture and environment.
Latsia Municipality functions with the highest grade of services and lowest cost through the continuous co-operation and mutual respect between the Mayor and members of the Municipal Council and its personnel, and the implementation of modern methods of direction and new technology.
Within the framework of its financial possibilities and its social mission, Latsia Municipality commits itself to offer its services to its citizens fruitfully, respectfully, consequently and with professionalism. It also commits itself to organize cultural and other events, carry out different works aiming at the improvement of the natural and created environment and, in general, to achieve a better quality of life for its inhabitants.
Co-operation with the Ministry of Health
Latsia Municipality as well us with the other Ministries, maintains excellent relations with the Ministry of Health for a common purpose: the health of its' citizens.
Whin this co-operation, the Municipality has decided to participate in the programme “Healthy Cities”, organized together with the World Health Organisation.
Upgrading of the quality of life of the citizens
As its only natural, all the activities of the Latsia Municipality are aiming at the upgrading of the citizens quality of life.
Social Activities
Latsia Municipality have a very rich social activity. It maintains a philharmonic orchestra and a kids music band, and at the same time Latsia Municipality organizes on an annual basis the “Annual Social Festival” for the Easter activities, Seminars for parents, University seminars, Summer cinema, theatrical presentations, etc.
Works carried out in the past:
- Creation of Green Areas and Playgrounds
- Creation of Car Parks
- Plantation of Trees
Works under development:
Planned activities:
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