Emba is one of the largest villages in the Paphos area with a population of about 4,500.  It's borders touch many villages including Tala, Chlorakas, Mesogi, Kissonerga and Tremithousa and it is built 135 meters above sea level.  

"Emba" in the Cypriot dialect means to enter and it was named this as it was built at the entrance of the city. Today you will find many restaurants and some shops on the narrow winding streets that take you through the village center. Emba is also home to many chapels and churches, one large church has been recently built and others are very old little chapels. 

The community council of Emba does a good job on keeping up with the needs of the community. They organise a blood drive every year, a children's fare, they have won awards for cleanliness of the community, they have a senior home and have many continuing developmental projects for the village. There is also a community theatre and library. 

The village is charming with it's winding roads and lemon, orange and nectarine groves. Agriculture is the main industry of the area and as well as citrus fruits there are also peaches.