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Apólpaina, Greece

Ionian Islands · Greece

Apólpaina is a small town in Ionian Islands, Greece with a population of 819. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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C+ Fair
819 Population 18/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$22,464 Median Income
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2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,464 median income

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About Apólpaina

Apólpaina

Lefkada City is a city and a former municipality on the island of Lefkada, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Lefkada, of which it is a municipal unit. It is the capital and main town of the island of Lefkada, located in the northern and northeastern part of the island. The city had a population of 9,253 inhabitants at the 2021 census. The municipal unit has a land area of 60.628 square kilometres (23.409 sq mi) and a population of 13,540 (2021).

People

Population819
Density18/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,464

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population819
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates38.8154°, 20.6867°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceIonian Islands
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (906 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,464

About Apólpaina

Apólpaina is a small town in Greece (Ionian Islands) with a population of 819. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Apólpaina is $22,464, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Apólpaina vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Apólpaina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Greece avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates38.8154°N, 20.6867°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,410 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 139 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 146 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 120 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 39 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 71 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 67 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 138 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 147 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 58 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 150 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 60 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 136 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 114 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 145 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 13 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 61 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 51 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 60 km
Apr 11, 2006 8 km ESE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 128 km
Apr 4, 2006 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 133 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 2 129 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 136 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 148 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 148 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 131 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 145 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 146 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 80 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 39 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 39 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 122 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 18 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 106 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 136 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 96 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 58 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 68 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 127 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 141 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in

Apólpaina has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Apólpaina

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Λευκάδας 96.7 municipal, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 101.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Άλφα 98.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Δημοτικό Ραδιόφωνο Πρέβεζας municipal, news MP3 128 kbps
7 Μέρες 101.5 AAC+ 256 kbps
Μελωδία 101.1 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Πήγασος 106 greek traditional AAC+ 128 kbps
Ράδιο Ένα 87.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Lefkatas 900.5 FM MP3
Lefkatas 90.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3
Ionio 99.9 greek pop, mainstream AAC+ 128 kbps
Prisma Πρέβεζα music, news MP3 128 kbps
Downtuned Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Preveza Dee Jay 93.4 hiphop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Amvrakia 91.9 funk, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Amvrakia Fm 91.9 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Apólpaina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Lefkada
Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis
Karya Folklore Museum
Museum of Gramophone Radio Phonograph & Music
Salaora Research and Information Center
Εκκλησία Μύτικα
Μουσείο «Άγγελος Σικελιανός»
Μουσείο Κάστρου
Μουσείο Φωνογράφου

Libraries in Apólpaina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημόσια βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη "Χ. Κοντός"0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Νίκου Σβορώνου0.0
Χαραμόγλειος Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Hotels in Apólpaina

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aramos Studios
Avra Apartments
Ithaki Holidays Apartments
Kastro Maistro
VILLA VERDE
Villa Verde Fenia
Villagio Maistro

Cafes in Apólpaina

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aramos

Gas Stations in Apólpaina

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
SHELL
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Stadiums & Teams in Apólpaina

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Airports Near Apólpaina

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aktion National AirportPVKMedium Airport
Kefallinia AirportEFLMedium Airport
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPAMedium Airport
Arachthos AirfieldSmall Airport
Dhokimion AirfieldSmall Airport
Margariti Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Zalongo AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Apólpaina

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ι. Ν. Ζωοδόχου Πηγής

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Postal Code
311 00
Twinned With
Ploiești

🇬🇷 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 Apólpaina

What is the population of Apólpaina?

Apólpaina has a population of 819 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 46.6 square miles.

Is Apólpaina 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 Apólpaina?

Apólpaina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

How is the job market in Apólpaina?

There are 48 business establishments in the area.

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