Pylos

Town in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece Municipal unit in GreecePylos ΠύλοςMunicipal unitThe bay of Pylos SealLocation within the regional unitPylosLocation within GreeceCoordinates: 36°54′50″N 21°41′47″E / 36.91389°N 21.69639°E / 36.91389; 21.69639CountryGreeceAdministrative regionPeloponneseRegional unitMesseniaMunicipalityPylos-NestorasArea • Municipal unit143.91 km2 (55.56 sq mi)Elevation3 m (9.8 ft)Population (2021) • Municipal unit4,559 • Municipal unit density31.68/km2 (82.05/sq mi) • Community2,568Time zoneUTC+2 (EET) • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)Postal code240 01Area code27230Vehicle registrationKM Pylos (UK: /ˈpaɪlɒs/, US: /-loʊs/; Greek: Πύλος), historically also known as Navarino, is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Pylos-Nestoras, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It was the capital of the former Pylia Province. It is the main harbour on the Bay of Navarino. Nearby villages include Gialova, Pyla, Elaiofyto, Schinolakka, and Palaionero. The town of Pylos has 2,568 inhabitants, the municipal unit of Pylos 4,559