Municipality of Kalamata

Municipality of Kalamata

The Municipality of Kalamata falls within the Regional Unit of Messenia in the Region of Peloponnese, where Kalamata is the largest city in the region. The municipality covers an area of 440.3 km² and comprises the municipal units of Kalamata, Thouria, Aris, and Arfara. According to the 2021 census, the municipality has 72,906 permanent residents, while during the summer period, it experiences significant tourist flows.

The central port in the city of Kalamata contributes to the commercial, passenger, maritime, tourist, and fishing activities of the area. Additionally, there are 2 professional fishing associations operating in the city of Kalamata.

Prefecture : Peloponnese
Population : 72.906
Member since : 2023
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Practices for the marine environment

  • 1 Marine Litter Collection Station at the port of Kalamata, next to the fishing boats, which has contributed to the collection of 1,360 pieces of recyclable materials and 660 kg of fishing gear (2022-2023)
  • 1 pilot program
  • 3 widespread initiatives including underwater and coastal clean-ups
  • 2 research programs that included sampling and analysis of seabed sediments and microplastics
  • 1 educational program in primary education classes.