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Agía Effimía, Greece

Ionian Islands · Greece

Agía Effimía is a small town in Ionian Islands, Greece with a population of 638. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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638 Population 39/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
37.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$22,464 Median Income
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$22,464 median income

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About Agía Effimía

Agía Effimía

Agia Effimia is a village on the east coast of the island of Kefalonia in Greece. It was the seat of the former Pylaros municipality. It is a traditional fishing village centred on a small harbour. It contains a number of taverns, bars and shops, a traditional wood-fired bakery, as well as tourist accommodation and local residences. The main activity in the village is now centred on tourism. The harbour is popular with sailing holidays, and is the home to flotilla sailing groups. Many of the old buildings in Agia Efimia were destroyed in the 1953 earthquake, although a few original buildings survive. Its population is 638 (2021).

People

Population638
Density39/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,464

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population638
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates38.3025°, 20.5964°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceIonian Islands
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation37.1 inches (941 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,464

About Agía Effimía

Agía Effimía is a small town in Greece (Ionian Islands) with a population of 638. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Agía Effimía is $22,464, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: Agía Effimía vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$22,464
70% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Agía Effimía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above Greece avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates38.3025°N, 20.5964°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
3% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,679 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 8, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 82 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 148 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 90 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 95 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 16 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 19 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 136 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 123 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 89 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 94 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 83 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 16 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 117 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 106 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 24 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 69 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 3 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 102 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 148 km
Aug 22, 2010 94 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 124 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 131 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 141 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 141 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 130 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 87 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 148 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 23 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 30 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 95 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 71 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 41 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 49 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 132 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 45 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 23 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 18 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 72 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 132 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in

Agía Effimía has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Agía Effimía

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KISS FM 100.6 00s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Ionian Galaxy 90.8 greek music MP3 320 kbps
Art 103.1 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Agía Effimía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Stavros
Archaeological Museum of Argostoli
Iacovatios Library
Ithaca archaeological museum
Katelios Environmental and Cultural Centre (Turtle Conservation)
Korgialeneio Historic and Folklore Museum of Argostoli
Kosmetatos' House
Maritime Museum
Roman Villa
The Ecclesiastical and Byzantine Museum of Cephalonia

Libraries in Agía Effimía

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Iacovatios Library0.0
Korgialeneios Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Agía Effimía

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Laiki Agora
Likiardopoulata

Hotels in Agía Effimía

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dafnoudi Hotel Apartments
Hotel Olive Bay
Roz Villa
The Seasons of Nickolas

Cafes in Agía Effimía

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

fior d‘amore
Marabu
Myrtillo
myrtillo
Tassos Cafe

Castles in Agía Effimía

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Assos Fortress
Komis Tsatsis

Gas Stations in Agía Effimía

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVIN
AVIN
EKO
SHELL

Airports Near Agía Effimía

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aktion National AirportPVKMedium Airport
Andravida Air BasePYRMedium Airport
Kefallinia AirportEFLMedium Airport
Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios SolomosZTHMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Agía Effimía

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Αγιος Νικόλαος
Ι.Ν ΚΟΙΜΗΣΕΩΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ
Μεταμορφώσεως Του Σωτήρος
Μονή Παναγιάς Ανατολικού
Παναγία Χαλικιερή
Υπαπαντή του Κυρίου

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agía Effimía

What is the population of Agía Effimía?

Agía Effimía has a population of 638 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 16.3 square miles.

Is Agía Effimía expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,464, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Agía Effimía?

Agía Effimía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches.

How is the job market in Agía Effimía?

There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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