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Skala, Laconia

Coordinates: 36°51′N 22°40′E / 36.850°N 22.667°E / 36.850; 22.667
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Skala
Σκάλα
Skala is located in Greece
Skala
Skala
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 36°51′N 22°40′E / 36.850°N 22.667°E / 36.850; 22.667
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
Regional unitLaconia
MunicipalityEvrotas
Area
 • Municipal unit143.9 km2 (55.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Municipal unit
5,175
 • Municipal unit density36/km2 (93/sq mi)
 • Community
2,902
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Vehicle registrationAK

Skala (Greek: Σκάλα) is a town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Evrotas, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit.[2] The municipal unit has an area of 143.945 km2.[3] Population 5,175 (2021). Skala is known for organic food production.

History

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Following the Orlov events, in 1777, many inhabitants of Skala bearing the name "Mavroudas" (Greek: Μαυρούδας) migrated to Koldere, near Magnesia (ad Sipylum).[4]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ "ΦΕΚ B 1292/2010, Kallikratis reform municipalities" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
  3. ^ "Population & housing census 2001 (incl. area and average elevation)" (PDF) (in Greek). National Statistical Service of Greece.
  4. ^ H καταγωγή των Κολτεριωτών της Σμύρνης – Του Μωυσιάδη Παναγιώτη e-ptolemeos.gr (in Greek)