Spata

Spata
Σπάτα
Aerial view of Spata with Athens in the background
Spata
Location within the regional unit
Coordinates: 37°58′N 23°55′E / 37.967°N 23.917°E / 37.967; 23.917
CountryGreece
Administrative regionAttica
Regional unitEast Attica
MunicipalitySpata-Artemida
Area
  Municipal unit55.042 km2 (21.252 sq mi)
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Municipal unit
12,991
  Municipal unit density240/km2 (610/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
190 04
Area code(s)210
Vehicle registrationZ
Websitewww.spata.gr

Spata (Greek: Σπάτα) is a town 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of downtown Athens, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Spata-Artemida, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit (officially named Spata-Loutsa) has an area of 55.042 km2. It is part of the Athens metropolitan area.