Spata

Spata
Σπάτα
Aerial view of Spata with Athens in the background
Location within the regional unit
Spata
Coordinates: 37°58′N 23°55′E / 37.967°N 23.917°E / 37.967; 23.917
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitEast Attica
MunicipalitySpata-Artemida
Area
 • Municipal unit55.042 km2 (21.252 sq mi)
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Municipal unit
12,991
 • Municipal unit density236.02/km2 (611.29/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
190 04
Area code210
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.spata.gr

Spata (Greek: Σπάτα) is a town 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of downtown Athens, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Spata-Artemida, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit (officially named Spata-Loutsa) has an area of 55.042 km2. It is part of the Athens metropolitan area.