The initial core of settlement constituted the area north-east of the old church of St Nicholas (near Makarios square).

[4] The old church of St. Nicholas was inaugurated in 1898 [5] During the period of Ottoman domination Engomi constituted a small rural community with main occupations of residents being arable agriculture and livestock-farming.

And for these two occupations the suburb was endowed with very suitable conditions thanks to the fertile ground, particularly around Metochi, and abundant wild vegetation in elevated area around Makedonitissa and the present day site of Nicosia Airport.

With the increase of population of the village and the widespread use of the bicycle, many residents of Engomi began to work in Nicosia.

Engomi became one of the "demes" or boroughs of Cyprus in February 1986 after a referendum held under the Municipalities Act of 1985 (Law 111/85).

[6] The Town Hall is situated in Erechtheiou Street, no.3, 2413 Engomi,[4] just off Grivas Diyeni Avenue.

The plane, type "Noratlas", was carrying the 1st Commando Squadron of the Greek Armed Forces who came to Cyprus to defend the island during the invasion.