Laconia

Laconia
Περιφερειακή ενότητα
Λακωνίας
Municipalities of Laconia
Municipalities of Laconia
Laconia is located in Greece
Laconia
Laconia
Laconia within Greece
Coordinates: 37°00′N 22°30′E / 37.0°N 22.5°E / 37.0; 22.5
CountryGreece
Administrative regionPeloponnese
SeatSparta
Area
 • Total3,636 km2 (1,404 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total84,337
 • Density23/km2 (60/sq mi)
DemonymLaconian(s)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
23x xx
Area code(s)273x0
Vehicle registrationΑΚ

Laconia or Lakonia (Greek: Λακωνία, Lakonía, [lakoˈni.a]) is a historical and administrative region of Greece located on the southeastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. Its administrative capital is Sparta. The word laconic—to speak in a blunt, concise way—is derived from the name of this region, a reference to the ancient Spartans who were renowned for their verbal austerity and blunt, often pithy remarks.

  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.