Spetses
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Prefecture: | Prefecture of Attica |
| Location: Latitude: Longitude: |
37.223/37°13'24' N lat. 21.163/21°9'48' E long |
| Area: -Total -Water -Rank |
25 km² Rank xxth |
| Population: (2001) - Total - Density¹ - Rank |
3,400 -/km² |
| Elevation: -lowest: -centre: |
sea level 248 m(centre) |
| Postal code: | 180 50 |
| Area/distance code: | 11-30-22980 (030-22980)-7 |
| Municipal code: | 4016 |
| 3-letter abbreviation: | SPE |
| Address of administration: | Spetses 180 50 |
Spetses is an island in Greece. Until 1948, it was part of the old prefecture of Argolidocorinthia that is now split into Argolis and Corinthia. In ancient times, it was known as Pityoussa and later is was known as Petses. The town is the only settlement on the island and was one of the two only provinces in Greece that has fewer than five settlements and two municipalities. It is presently an independent municipality. Ferries arrive regularly from Piraeus and Plaka near Leonidi and Napflion on the Peloponnese. No motor vehicles are allowed on this island, so the public transportation is provided by taxi-donkeys. The inhabited area is so compact that most people walk everywhere. The port is also known as Dapia. Trails encircle the island and totals about 25 to 30 km.
The archaeological findings date back to 2000 BC.
Pityioussa in antiquity was an island of no importance.
From 1821 to 1822, the island played an important role in the Greek War of Independence in fighting against the Turks. Disney Club which was aired every Saturday came to the island in the 1990s and included games and about the island. Spetses was an island of no importance.
Historical population
| Year | Population | Change | Municipal/Island population. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 3,729 | - | - | |
| 1991 | 3,509 | -220/5.9% | 3,603 |
See also:
- Communities of Attica, including Spetses
There are no boundaries on the island of Spetses.