Laconia
Laconia
Περιφερειακή ενότητα Λακωνίας | |
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Municipalities of Laconia | |
Laconia within Greece | |
Laconia | |
| Coordinates: 37°00′N 22°30′E / 37.0°N 22.5°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Seat | Sparta |
| Districts | Laconia constituency |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,636 km2 (1,404 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 84,337 |
| • Density | 23.19/km2 (60.07/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Laconian(s) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 23x xx |
| Area code | 273x0 |
| Vehicle registration | ΑΚ |
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. Since 2011, it has been administered as a regional unit, with Sparta as its capital. The word laconic—to speak in a blunt, concise way—is probably 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.