Ladas, Messenia
Ladas
Λαδάς | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
  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 (2011)[1] | |
| • Rural | 85 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | KM |
Ladas (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 2011[update], the village had 85 residents. The village was named for an athlete, Ladas, who took first place in the discus in the Ancient Olympic Games.
References
- ^ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
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