Categories in Skala, Laconia
Car rentalGas StationClothing storesJewelers and watchesChurchesGreek Orthodox ChurchTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCocktail BarCoffee ShopGreek restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopRestaurantsAtm'sCemeteryHair SalonHoliday ApartmentHoliday Apartment RentalBook stores and newsstandsShoppingSupermarketAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesBed and breakfastsHoliday HomeHotelsHotels and motelsIndoor LodgingLodgingTour AgencyVilla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Skala, Laconia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Churches | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 |
| Gas station | 10 |
| Cafes | 9 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 8 |
| All food and beverage | 6 |
| Beauty salons | 5 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 |
Skala, Laconia Facts
| Area | 145.3 km² |
| Population | 5,620 |
| Male Population | 2,989 (53.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,631 (46.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.7% |
| Median Age | 42.6 years (Male: 40.9, Female: 44.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $24,257 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2735 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.85000, 22.66667 |
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Skala, Laconia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,308 | 5,762 | 6,089 | 5,887 | 5,620 | 5,374 | 5,154 |
| Population Density | 36.5 / km² | 39.7 / km² | 41.9 / km² | 40.5 / km² | 38.7 / km² | 37 / km² | 35.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSkala, Laconia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 7.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skala, Laconia | +5.9% | -2.5% | -7.7% |
| Peloponnese (region) | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Skala, Laconia Median Age
Median Age: 42.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skala, Laconia | 42.6 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 40.9 yrs |
| Peloponnese (region) | 44.3 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.1 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Skala, Laconia Population Density
Population Density: 38.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skala, Laconia | 5,620 | 145.3 km² | 38.7 / km² |
| Peloponnese (region) | 556,287 | 15,539.5 km² | 35.8 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Skala, Laconia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Skala, Laconia
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Skala, Laconia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Skala, Laconia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Skala, Laconia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $17,666 | $18,194 | $21,295 | $24,725 | $24,786 | $21,678 | $20,681 | $24,257 |
| Total GDP | $40.3M | $43.3M | $51.8M | $59.9M | $58.6M | $49M | $45M | $51.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Skala, Laconia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skala, Laconia | 48,635 tn | 8.65 tn | 334.8 tons/km² |
| Peloponnese (region) | 4,960,727 tn | 8.92 tn | 319.2 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Skala, Laconia CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 48,635 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 334.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/5/18 | 8:52 AM | 4.9 | 30.7 km | 10,000 m | 19km S of Gytheion, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/17 | 11:42 PM | 4.4 | 28.8 km | 74,580 m | 9km NNE of Sykea, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/16 | 9:32 PM | 4.4 | 25.7 km | 10,000 m | 13km SW of Asopos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/16 | 9:27 PM | 4.3 | 27.3 km | 5,700 m | 5km SE of Asopos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 4/24/13 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 27 km | 10,900 m | 1km SSW of Sykea, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/12 | 12:42 AM | 4 | 32.7 km | 20,000 m | southern Greece | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/11 | 3:18 AM | 4.5 | 32 km | 5,800 m | southern Greece | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/09 | 11:41 PM | 4.2 | 31.3 km | 86,000 m | southern Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/08 | 9:43 PM | 4 | 12.9 km | 18,000 m | southern Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/08 | 9:11 PM | 3.1 | 10 km | 20,000 m | southern Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Skala, Laconia
Skala (Greek: Σκάλα) is a town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Evrotas, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. Population 5,902 (2001). Skala is k..
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