Skala, Laconia

Skala Σκάλα
Skala
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 36°51′N 22°40′E / 36.850°N 22.667°ECoordinates: 36°51′N 22°40′E / 36.850°N 22.667°E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	Peloponnese
Regional unit	Laconia
Municipality	Evrotas
Population (2001)[1]
• Municipal unit	5,902
Community
Time zone	EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST)	EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration	AK

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] Population 5,902 (2001). Skala is known for organic food production and the organic wholesaler Stavros Darmos with his company Silver Leaf.

History

Following the Orlov events, in 1777, many inhabitants of Skala bearing the name "Mavroudas" (Greek: Μαυρούδας) migrated to Koldere, near Magnesia (ad Sipylum).^[3]

Notable People

• Tracy Spiridakos actress

References

1. De Facto Population of Greece Population and Housing Census of March 18th, 2001 (PDF 39 MB). National Statistical Service of Greece. 2003.
2. Kallikratis law Greece Ministry of Interior (Greek)
3. H καταγωγή των Κολτεριωτών της Σμύρνης – Του Μωυσιάδη Παναγιώτη e-ptolemeos.gr (Greek)