Skala Σκάλα | |
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 Location within the regional unit | |
  Skala | |
| Coordinates:36°51′N22°40′E / 36.850°N 22.667°E /36.850; 22.667 | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Laconia |
| Municipality | Evrotas |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 143.9 km2 (55.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 5,175 |
| • Municipal unit density | 35.96/km2 (93.14/sq mi) |
| • Community | 2,902 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | AK |
Skala (Greek:Σκάλα) is a town and a formermunicipality inLaconia,Peloponnese,Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipalityEvrotas, 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.
Following theOrlov events, in 1777, many inhabitants of Skala bearing the name "Mavroudas" (Greek:Μαυρούδας) migrated to Koldere, nearMagnesia (ad Sipylum).[4]
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