Longanikos

Longanikos (, ), also known as Longanico, Longanicos, Logganiko, and Logganikos, is a village located in Laconia, Greece, in the ancient and historical Peloponnese area of southern Greece. It is about north of Sparta, the capital city of Laconia, and is also very close to the cities of Kalamata, Tripolis, and Megalopolis. It rests on the eastern slope of Mount Taigetos. The population of Longanikos was 404 during the 2021 Greek Census. This figure includes the population of the surrounding smaller villages Vergadeika, Kyparrissi, Giakoumaiika, and Kotitsa. Because of the small size of this village, residents of this town often identify themselves as Spartans to other Greeks or foreigners. For those who are familiar with this area, a resident or person from Longanikos is referred to in Greek as a () if male or a () if female.

== Administration == The village is administered as part of the Pellana region of the Laconia Prefecture. The Pellana region's administrative central office is located in the village of Kastania (aka "Kastorion", "Kastori") which is about south of Longanikos.