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Amorgós, Greece

South Aegean · Greece

Amorgós is a small town in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 397. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
397 Population 1/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
20.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$24,732 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,732 median income

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About Amorgós

Amorgós

Amorgos is the easternmost island of the Cyclades island group and the nearest island to the neighboring Dodecanese island group in Greece. Along with 16 neighbouring islets, the largest of which is Nikouria Island, it comprises the municipality of Amorgos, which has a land area of 126.346 square kilometres and at the 2021 census had a population of 1,961.

People

Population397
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$24,732

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Population397
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates36.8318°, 25.8982°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceSouth Aegean
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation20.9 inches (532 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,732

About Amorgós

Amorgós is a small town in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 397. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Amorgós is $24,732, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Amorgós vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$24,732
67% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Amorgós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Greece avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area623.1 sq mi (1,613.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates36.8318°N, 25.8982°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,892 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 135 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 132 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 133 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 105 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 143 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 147 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 111 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 111 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 147 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 116 km
Jan 13, 2009 52 km NNE of Palekastro, Greece M5.3 138 km
Feb 4, 2025 21 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.3 41 km
Jan 27, 2012 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece M5.3 115 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 94 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 109 km
Feb 10, 2025 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.3 27 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 150 km
Aug 3, 2021 25 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.2 113 km
Jun 6, 2002 49 km N of Sitia, Greece M5.2 134 km
Feb 9, 2025 30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.2 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
-1610 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 90.0 m 65 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 65 km
1956 CYCLADES Eruption + Earthquake 20.0 m 56 19 km
1956 AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 10.0 m 36 km
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 142 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 135 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 100 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 114 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 93 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 123 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical 65 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake 125 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 65 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 116 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in

Amorgós has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Amorgós

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αιγιλάλης-Θολαρίων Αμοργού
Γυμνάσιο-Λύκειο Χώρας Αμοργού
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Χώρας
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Radio Stations near Amorgós

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Σαντορίνη folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Santorini FM 106,4 MP3 128 kbps
Santorini Jazz Radio MP3
Santorini 106.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Thira Radio greek music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Amorgós

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Collection of Amorgos
Botanic garden

Hotels in Amorgós

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aegialis Hotel & Spa
Eleni
Filoxenia
Lakki
Landeris
Miké
Pelagos
Pension Askas
The Big Blue
Vigla
Yperia

Cafes in Amorgós

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aliphoni
Big Blue
frigo rifico ice cream
Jazzmin
Loza
Tradtional Tavern "Agia Triada"
Στέκι του Μαχαίρα

Bus Stations in Amorgós

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #1360586346
KATAPOLA

Gas Stations in Amorgós

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Amorgós

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Santorini International AirportJTRLarge Airport
Mykonos Island National AirportJMKMedium Airport
Astypalaia AirportJTYSmall Airport
Naxos Island National AirportJNXSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amorgós

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ag. Artemis
Agia Mamas
Agia Thekla
Agios Georgios
Agios Georgios Varsamitis
Agios Nikolaos
Chozoviotissa Monastry
Gennisi tis Theotokou
Stavros
Άγ, Ιωάννης ο Χρυσόστομος
Αγία Άννα
Αγία Μαρίνα
Αγία Τριάδα
Άγιοι Θεόδωροι
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Άγιος Ιωάννης (Μενδρινός)
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Ονούφριος
Άγιος Παντελεήμων
Άγιος Παύλος
Γεννέσιο Αγίου Ιωάννου του Προδρόμου
Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Παναγια θεοσκέπαστη
Προφήτης Ηλίας
Σταυρός

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
300 m (984 ft)
Founded
1088

🇬🇷 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 Amorgós

What is the population of Amorgós?

Amorgós has a population of 397 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 623.1 square miles.

Is Amorgós expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,732, 67% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Amorgós?

Amorgós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches.

How is the job market in Amorgós?

There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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