Sparta Σπάρτη The centre of the city with the town hall Seal Sparta Location within the region Coordinates: 37°4′N 22°26′E﻿ / ﻿37.067°N 22.433°E﻿ / 37.067; 22.433Coordinates: 37°4′N 22°26′E﻿ / ﻿37.067°N 22.433°E﻿ / 37.067; 22.433 Country Greece Administrative region Peloponnese Regional unit Laconia Government • Mayor Evangelos Valiotis (as of 2014) Area • Municipality 1,181.8 km2 (456.3 sq mi) • Municipal unit 84.5 km2 (32.6 sq mi) Lowest elevation 200 m (700 ft) Population (2011)[1] • Municipality 35,259 • Municipality density 30/km2 (77/sq mi) • Municipal unit 19,854 • Municipal unit density 230/km2 (610/sq mi) Community[1] • Population 17,408 (2011) Time zone EET (UTC+2) • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3) Postal code 231 00 Area code(s) 27310 Vehicle registration ΑΚ Website www.sparti.gr