Kalamata Population 2026

Kalamata has a population of 54,100, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Peloponnese. Roughly 0.5% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kalamata (capital Athens shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

54,100

Rank in Greece

#34

Coordinates

37.04°N, 22.11°E

~26 m elevation · Europe/Athens

Distance to capital (Athens)

177 km

110 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Peloponnese

City	Population	Rank in Greece
Kórinthos	30,176	#63
Trípoli	26,561	#72
Árgos	22,209	#87
Sparta	16,239	#108

Cities near Kalamata

Sparta16,239 people · ~28 km away
Trípoli26,561 people · ~57 km away
Árgos22,209 people · ~86 km away
Pýrgos22,399 people · ~92 km away
Amaliáda16,763 people · ~108 km away
Kórinthos30,176 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kalamata?

Kalamata has a population of 54,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Greece.

What region is Kalamata in?

Kalamata is located in Peloponnese, Greece.

Is Kalamata the capital of Greece?

No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 177 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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