Ladas, Messenia
Ladas Λαδάς | |
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  Ladas | |
| Coordinates: 37°5′N 22°13′E / 37.083°N 22.217°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Peloponnese |
| Regional unit | Messenia |
| Municipality | Kalamata |
| Municipal unit | Kalamata |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Community | 102 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | KM |
Ladas (Greek: Λαδάς) is a small village in Greece, part of the municipality Kalamata, Messenia. It is located on Taygetos, and is one of the six villages which make up Alagonia. As of 2021, the village had 102 residents. The village was named for an athlete, Ladas, who took first place in the discus in the Ancient Olympic Games.
References
- ^ "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.