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Kalamata
Καλαμάτα
Kalamata
Kalamata
Location
Kalamata (Greece)
Kalamata
Coordinates 37°2′N 22°7′E / 37.033, 22.117Coordinates: 37°2′N 22°7′E / 37.033, 22.117
Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (min-max): 0 - 21 m (0 - 69 ft)
Government
Country: Greece
Periphery: Peloponnese
Prefecture: Messinia
Population statistics (as of 2001[1])
City Proper
 - Population: 57,620
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 - Density: 228 /km² (589 /sq mi)
Codes
Postal: 241 00
Area: 27210
Auto: KM
Website
www.kalamata.gr

Kalamata (Greek: Καλαμάτα Kalamáta, formerly Καλάμαι Kalámai) is the second-largest city of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume The Greek Postal code system is is administered by ELTA (Ελληνικά Ταχυδρομεία Hellenic Post) This is a list of dialing codes in Greece. The first digit represents type of service Greek Vehicle registration plates are composed of three letters and four digits per plate (e Greek (el ελληνική γλώσσα or simply el ελληνικά — "Hellenic" is an Indo-European language, spoken today by 15-22 million people mainly Katharevousa (Καθαρεύουσα, lit "the purified one" is a form of the Greek language conceived in the early 19th century by Greek intellectual The Peloponnese or Peloponnesus ( Greek: Πελοπόννησος Pelopónnisos; see also List of Greek place names) is a large Peninsula Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία The capital and chief port of the Messenia prefecture, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf. Messenia or Messinia (Μεσσηνία is a prefecture in the Peloponnese, a region of Greece. The Messenian Gulf ( Greek: Μεσσηνιακος Κόλπος Messiniakos Kolpos) is a sea that is part of the Ionian Sea. Located near the ancient city of Pharai mentioned by Homer, it lies 238 km SW of Athens, about 60 km SE of Kyparissia and GR-9, about 120 km SSE of Pyrgos, about 80 km SW of Tripoli, about 60 km W of Sparta, NW of Areopoli and about 8 km E of Messene, it is also 215 km south of Patras and 715 (old: 750) km south of Thessaloniki. Homer ( Ancient Greek:, Homēros) is a legendary ancient Greek epic Poet, traditionally said to be the author of the epic poems the Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Kyparissia or Kiparissia, rarely Cyparissia (Κυπαρισσία is a town of around 5 Greek National Road 9 is the second-longest national highway that runs into the Peloponnese. Pyrgos (Πύργος is the capital of the Prefecture of Ilia in Greece. Tripoli (Τρίπολη Trípoli, formerly Τρίπολις Trípolis; rarely Tripolitsa, Tripolitza and Tripolizza The city of Sparta ( Doric Σπάρτα Attic Σπάρτη Areopoli (Greek Αρεόπολη is the second largest town in Mani. Messene was also the name of a Greek colony in Sicily, initially founded as Zancle and nowadays known as Messina. Patras ( Demotic Greek: Πάτρα, Pátra, ˈpatra Classical Greek: Πάτραι, Pátrai, Patrae is Greece Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη), Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of Macedonia The 2001 census recorded 57,620 inhabitants.

Kalamata is renowned as the land of the Kalamatianos dance and the silk kerchief; of succulent dark olives, honey-eyed figs and the honey-covered sesame sweet called pasteli. The Kalamatianos Dance is one of the most well known dances of Greece. The city can be reached other Greek cities by bus and train. Furthermore, the city has an international airport and an important harbour. Ferries are available to places such as the Greek island of Kythira. Kythira (Κύθηρα Cythera, Kythera, Cerigo is an Island of Greece, historically part of the Ionian Islands.

The Messenian Gulf where Kalamata is located has various long beaches. The Taygetus is located about 4 km E of Kalamata and GR-82 Kalamata - Sparta highway runs through the ranges. Geographical features Kouakiou river Rintomo gorge * Viros gorge Places on the Taygetus

Olives and olive oil are important products that are exported from Kalamata. The Olive is the Fruit of the Olive tree (Olea europaea and is a major component of the Agriculture and Gastronomy of many countries Olive oil is a fruit oil obtained from the olive ( Olea europaea; family Oleaceae along with Lilacs Jasmine and ash trees

Kalamata has schools, lyceums, gymnasia, banks, a post office, and squares (plateia). Plateia or platia ( πλατεία) is the Greek word for Town square. The newly established University of Peloponnese has a campus in Kalamata, where the history, literature, religion and philosophy departments are located. The University of the Peloponnese (Πανεπιστήμιο Πελοποννήσου is a University located in the Peloponnese, Greece. The Kalamata campus of the university also provides free Greek lessons to expatriate Greeks.

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Name

The name Kalamata may have something to do with the Greek kala ommata which means beautiful eyes. A Byzantine church near the city is devoted to the virgin of Kalomata.

Settlements

Municipal districts

History

Contrary to many other Greek cities, Kalamata does not date to classical times. Nearest places Profitis Ilias, north Artemissia, northeast Asprochoma, west Thouria Nearest places Koutala, south Leika, east Asprochoma, west Population Alagonia ( Ancient Greek:) was a town of Laconia, Ancient Greece, near the Messenian frontier belonging to the Eleuthero-Lacones containing Machala is a city in south-west Ecuador, capital of the El Oro Province. Population History Antikalamos was ruled by the Ottoman Turks, it became a part of Greece after the Greek War of Independence Asprochoma (Greek Ασπρόχωμα meaning white soil or Asprohoma, may refer to several places in Greece Asprochoma, a village in the Messinia Ladas (Λαδάς is a small village in Greece, part of the municipality Kalamata, Messenia. Nearest subdivisions Demenika, east Nearest places Ovrya, southeast Paralia Messini, which is located elsewhere in Messinia, is an ancient site, however. From 1681 on the Venetians ruled Kalamata. In 23 March 1821, Kalamata was the first city to be liberated from the Turkish occupation of as much as over 300 years, by the Greek rebel forces under the orders of generals Theodoros Kolokotronis, Petros Mavromichalis and Papaflessas. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Year 1821 ( MDCCCXXI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year Theodoros Kolokotronis ( Greek: Θεόδωρος Κολοκοτρώνης, 3 April 1770 - 15 February 1843) was a Petros Mavromichalis (1765-1848 (Πέτρος Μαυρομιχάλης also known as Petrobey (el Πετρομπέης was the leader of the Maniot people Papaflessas (1788-1825 born George Flessas was a Greek patriot, Priest, and government official of the old Flessas Family. In 1825, Ibrahim Pasha destroyed the city during the Greek war of independence. Year 1825 ( MDCCCXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common After this, Kalamata was rebuilt and became one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean sea. It is not surprising that the 2nd oldest Chamber of Commerce in the Mediterranean, after that of Marseille, exists in Kalamata. On 29 April 1941, a battle was fought near the port between invading German forces and the 2nd New Zealand Division, during which Jack Hinton was awarded the Victoria Cross. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The 2nd New Zealand Division was New Zealand's major land formation during much of World War II. John Daniel 'Jack' Hinton VC ( 17 September 1909 –1997 was a New Zealander, a World War II soldier in 2NZEF who was See below the section "Separate Commonwealth awards" Note that since After World War II, and due to political issues, Kalamata, as well as most of the Peloponnese, was excluded from the government development plans, in favour of north Greece instead. That was a major strike on the local economy, resulting in the decline of the port and hence the city. During 70s and the 80s, development and growth in Kalamata were words from worlds away, and only after the city suffered severe damage from the earthquakes of September 13 1986, the local authorities and individuals strained their financial resources to bring a wind of change to the forgotten capital of Messinia. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Due to these efforts, Kalamata has now fully recovered and developed into a modern provincial capital, with all facilities and amenities, as well as one of the most modern hospitals in Greece. It is also the seat of the Metropolitan Bishop of Messinia. In Hierarchical Christian churches the rank of metropolitan bishop, or simply metropolitan, pertains to the Diocesan bishop or Messenia or Messinia (Μεσσηνία is a prefecture in the Peloponnese, a region of Greece. Current Metropolitan Bishop is Chrysostomus III since 15 March 2007. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Kalamata has been subjected to many trials and tribulations. It was under Frank occupation between 1205 and 1381, and within that period ruled by the French noble Villehardouin family (1210 to 1278) who built their castle there. Later occupied by the Turks from 1481 to 1685 like the rest of Greece, the city was next taken over by the Venetians in 1751. During the Venetian occupation the city was fortified, developed and thrived economically. However, the Turks reoccupied Kalamata in 1715 and controlled it until the Greek War of Independence of 1821 when Petrobeis Mavromihalis salvaged and liberated the city. Kalamata was again in the news and headlines on Thursday, February 14, 2008 as an earthquake measured at almost strong, 6. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 6 on the Richter scale. The Richter magnitude scale, or more correctly local magnitude M L scale assigns a single number to quantify the amount of seismic energy released Damages were rarely reported but it caused panic to the region.

Today, Kalamata has the second largest population and mercantile activity in Peloponnese. It makes important exports, particularly of local products such as raisins, olives and olive oil. Although the city experienced catastrophic consequences after the earthquake of 1986, it has overall recovered its pace and is forging ahead successfully from a commercial aspect.

There are numerous historical and cultural sights to see in Kalamata, such as the Villehardouin castle, the Ipapandis Byzantine church, the Kalograion monastery with its famous silk-weaving workshop where the beautiful Kalamata scarves are made, and the municipal railway park. Another great spot to visit is the church of Agion Apostolon where Mavromihalis declared the revolution. It’s also worth seeing the art collections housed at the Municipal Gallery, the Benaki Archaeological Museum and the Folk Art Museum.

Transportation

It is accessed by GR-7/E55/E65 in the west and GR-82 runs through Kalamata and into the Taygetus. Greek National Road 7 is a motorway in Peloponnese, Greece. It begins at a motorway intersection with Greek National Road 8A outside Corinth The European route E55 passes through the following cities Helsingborg … Helsingør – Copenhagen – Køge – Vordingborg Greek National Road 82 ( Pylos - Kalamata - Sparta) is a west to east highway linking Pylos with the GR-9 / E55, Kalamata and downtown The nearest motorway is now 35 km N. From the mid-1980s until 2002, it was 85 km SW in Tripoli. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. There is a road connecting within the coastline of Kalamata which is not far from the gulf and runs in the southern part of Kalamata.

It is also has a train station and a small freight yard in the harbor which makes up the southernmost train station and the southern railway terminus in all of Greece. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία The train line that connects Kalamata with Athens, is currently out of order due to the restructuring programme of the train lines in Peloponesse. The use of KTEL buses, however, is very popular. The bus line connects Kalamata - Tripoli and Korinthos, runs hourly and there is a student discount. Since the mid-80s there is a regular weekly cruise-boat route between Kalamata - Kythira - Chania (Crete). In the summer months charter flights fly direct to Kalamata International Airport from many European cities. Kalamata International Airport (Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Καλαμάτας is an Airport in the city of Kalamata, Greece.

Historical population

Year Communal population Change Municipal population Change Density
1981 42,075 - - -
1991 43,625 +1,550/+2. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. 68% 50,693 - 200. 20/km²
2001 61,373 +17,748/+177. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. 0% 81,125 - 457. 56/km²

Landmarks

Notable people


Sporting teams

Sister cities

See also

References

  1. ^ PDF (875 KB) 2001 Census (Greek). Alèxandros Koumoundoùros (in Greek: Αλέξανδρος Κουμουνδούρος) ( 1817 - February 26 1883) was born in Maria Polydouri (Μαρία Πολυδούρη ( 1 April 1902 &ndash1930 was a Greek Poet. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Michael Stasinopoulos ( 27 July, 1903 - 31 October, 2002) was a Greek Politician. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Vassilis Photopoulos (Βασίλης Φωτόπουλος (b 1934 Kalamata - d Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Metropolitan Gerisamos of San Francisco is the Metropolitan Bishop of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, a Metropolis of the Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The term Orthodox Christianity may refer to The Eastern Orthodox Church: the Eastern Christian churches of Byzantine A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth In Hierarchical Christian churches the rank of metropolitan bishop, or simply metropolitan, pertains to the Diocesan bishop or The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Panos Mihalopoulos (Πάνος Μιχαλόπουλος born January 15 1949 in Kalamata is a very popular Greek actor Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Prokopis K Pavlopoulos (also known as Prokopios born July 10 1950 in Kalamata. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Yanni (born Yiannis Hrysomallis (Γιάννης Χρυσομάλλης classical transcription Giannis Chrysomallis) on November 14, 1954 in Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Nikos Liberopoulos ( Greek: Νίκος Λυμπερόπουλος born on August 4 1975 in Filiatra) is a Greek international Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Nikolaos "Nikos" Georgeas (born December 27 1976) is a Greek football player who is currently playing for AEK Athens FC Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kyriakos "Kenny" Stamatopoulos (born August 28, 1979 in Kalamata, Greece) is a Greek - Canadian soccer Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Sokratis Papastathopoulos (born on June 9 1988 in Kalamata, Greece) is a Greek international football player currently Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) History Kalamata FC, PS PAE Kalamata in Greek is a Greek football club playing in the national second division B' Ethniki. Founded in 1888 Messiniakos Gymnastic Club (Μεσσηνιακός Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος is the oldest athletic club in Greece Aglantzia (Greek: Αγλαντζιά is a Suburb and a municipality of Nicosia. Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía Bizerte or Bizerta ( Arabic: بنزرت transliterated: Banzart Italian Biserta) is a capital city of Bizerte Governorate in Tunisia Tunisia (تونس Tūnis officially the Tunisian Republic ( is a country located in North Africa. Kalamatianó is a type of music that befits a style of Greek dancing National Statistical Service of Greece (ΕΣΥΕ). www. statistics. gr. Retrieved on 2007-10-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge.
  2. ^ (Greek) Basic Characteristics. Ministry of the Interior. www. ypes. gr. Retrieved on 2007-08-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great.

External links

Municipal districts of the city of Kalamata
Alagonia (Machala) | Antikalamos | Artemisia (Theotokos) | Asprochoma (Kalami | Katsikovo) | Elaiochori (Arachova | Diasella | Perivolakia) | Kalamata (Bournia | Koutala | Menina | Profitis Ilias) | Karveli (Agia Triada | Emialoi or Imiali | Kato Karveli) | Labena? | Lada (Agia Marina | Agios Vasileios) | Leika (Katsaraiika or Katsareika | Spitakia | Xerokampi) | Mikri Mantineia | Nedousa | Piges (Skouroullakos) | Sperchogeia | Valyra | Verga (Ano Verga | Kato Verga | Verga Beach (Paralia Vergas))
Greece | Peloponnese (region) | Messenia | Kalamata
Alagonia ( Ancient Greek:) was a town of Laconia, Ancient Greece, near the Messenian frontier belonging to the Eleuthero-Lacones containing Population History Antikalamos was ruled by the Ottoman Turks, it became a part of Greece after the Greek War of Independence Nearest places Profitis Ilias, north Artemissia, northeast Asprochoma, west Thouria Nearest places Koutala, south Leika, east Asprochoma, west Population Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Peloponnese ( Greek: Πελοπόννησος Peloponnesos) is a periphery in southern Greece. Messenia or Messinia (Μεσσηνία is a prefecture in the Peloponnese, a region of Greece.
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