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Sparta, Greece
Peloponnese · Greece
Sparta is a small city in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 16,239. Elevation: 676 ft (206 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sparta
Sparta was a prominent city-state in Laconia in ancient Greece. In antiquity, the state was known as Lacedaemon, while "Sparta" referred to its capital, a group of villages in the valley of the Evrotas River in Laconia, in southeastern Peloponnese. Around 650 BC, it rose to become one of the major military powers in Greece, a status it retained until 371 BC.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 16,239 |
| Population Density | 498 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0745°, 22.4301° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Peloponnese |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.0 inches (712 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,196 |
About Sparta
Sparta is a small city in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 16,239. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet (206 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Sparta vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $20,196 |
| 73% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 942 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Sparta
Sparta has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (6.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 580 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0745°N, 22.4301°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | - | 130 km |
| 1963 | CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 78 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 139 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 146 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 127 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 147 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 148 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 135 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 55 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 63 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 115 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 147 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 326 | 65 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 100 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Sparta
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ο ΕΠΑΛ ΣΠΑΡΤΗΣ | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο ΕΚ ΣΠΑΡΤΗΣ | - | - | - | - |
| 1st Sparta Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Γενικό Λύκειο Σπάρτης | - | - | - | - |
| Πειραματικό Γυμνάσιο Σπάρτης | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Σπάρτης | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 5ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sparta
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport FM 94.6 | greek, sport | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Κανάλι 1 Καλαμάτα | folk, greek | MP3 | |
| Πολιτεία Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radiobird | jazz, rock | MP3 | |
| Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Τρίπολης 91.5 | greek pop, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ι.Μ. Σπάρτης 88.8 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Μουσικός Παλμός 94.5 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δίαυλος 99.2 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Έμφασις | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88.6 Kanali 20 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ΔΙΑΥΛΟΣ FM 99.2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλμός 90.5 | greek folk music | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ERT Kalamata 107.2 | ert, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sport 96.3 | music, sports news | MP3 | |
| Diva 91.6 | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ερμιονίδα | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Diva Fm 106.1 - Greece | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Cool 106.8 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cool 90.7 | 80s, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Cool 92.9 (US) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| 99.7 Δίαυλος 1 | pentecostalism, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arcadia Τρίπολη | greek, news | MP3 | |
| Antenna Νότιας Ελλάδας 97.2 | greek music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Apollon | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nt00 Radio | alternative, beats | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fly Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Free GR | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kiss 89 | pop, talk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sparta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Sparta | ||||
| Camera Museum | ||||
| Museum | ||||
| Olive Museum | ||||
| Μανουσάκειο | ||||
| Οικία Patrick Leigh Fermor Μουσείο Μπενάκη |
Libraries in Sparta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημόσια Κεντρική Βιβλιοθήκη Σπάρτης | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sparta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Λαϊκή Αγορά Σπάρτης |
Hotels in Sparta
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sparta
18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sparta
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sparta
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sparta
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sparta
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sparta
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sparta
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sparta
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sparta
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sparta
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sparta
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sparta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mani Brewery Nema |
Stadiums & Teams in Sparta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sparta
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamata Airport | KLX | Medium Airport |
| Sparti Airfield | SPJ | Small Airport |
| Triodos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tripolis Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sparta
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SPEEDEX - ΣΠΑΡΤΗ | |
| ΕΛΤΑ | |
| ΕΛΤΑ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sparta
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Castle of Zarafona | |
| Euangelistria | |
| Αγία Αικατερίνη | |
| Αγία Βαρβάρα | |
| Αγία Παρασκευβή | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Αγία Τριάδα | |
| Άγιος Δημήτριος | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Πρόδρομος | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Νίκων | |
| Άγιος Σπυρίδων | |
| Ανάληψη | |
| Ι.Ν. Αγίου Δημητρίου | |
| Ι.Ν. Αγίου Νικολάου | |
| Ι.Ν. του Σωτήρος (Σωτηρίτσα) | |
| Ιερά Μητρόπολις Μονεμβασίας και Σπάρτης | |
| Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου | |
| Μονή Αγίων Τεσσαράκοντα | |
| Παναγία |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sparta
What is the population of Sparta?
Sparta has a population of 16,239 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 498 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
Is Sparta expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Sparta?
Sparta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.
How is the job market in Sparta?
There are 942 business establishments in the area.