Longanikos

Longanikos Λογκανίκος
Community
Longanikos
Coordinates: 37°14′N 22°14.9′E / 37.233°N 22.2483°E / 37.233; 22.2483
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Peloponnese
Regional unit	Laconia
Municipality	Sparti
Municipal unit	Pellana
Elevation	770 m (2,530 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Community	404
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	23065
Area code(s)	27310
Vehicle registration	ΑΚ

Longanikos (Greek: Λογκανίκος, also transliterated as Logkanikos) is a traditional Greek village, located in Laconia, in the ancient and historical Peloponnese area of southern Greece. It is also referred to sometimes in English as "Logganiko(s)" or "Longanico(s)". It is about 30 kilometers north of Sparta, the capital city of Lakonia, and is also very close to the cities of Kalamata, Tripolis and Megalopolis. It rests on the eastern slope of Mount Taigetos. The population of Longanikos is 404 inhabitants according to the 2021 census. This figure includes the population of the surrounding smaller villages Vergadeika, Kyparrissi, Giakoumaiika, and Kotitsa. Because of the small size of this village, residents of this town often identify themselves as Spartans to other Greeks or foreigners. For those who are familiar with this area, a resident or person from Longanikos is referred to as a "Longanikiotes" (masc) or "Longanikiotissa" (fem).