Sign In Register

Aridaía, Greece

Central Macedonia · Greece

Aridaía is a small city in Central Macedonia, Greece with a population of 6,561. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,561 Population 16/sq mi density
417 ft Elevation 127 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
18.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$19,332 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,332 median income

Discover Aridaía, Greece

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Aridaía

Aridaía

Aridaía is a town and a former municipality in the Pella regional unit, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the Almopia municipality, of which it is a municipal unit. It was the capital of the former Almopia eparchy. It is located in the northwest corner of the Pella regional unit, bordering the southern part of North Macedonia and the northeast corner of the Florina regional unit. Its land area is 562.910 km2 (217.341 sq mi). The population of Aridaia proper is 7,118, while that of the entire municipal unit is 18,864. The municipal unit is divided into 17 communities. Its largest other communities are Prómachoi, Loutráki (1,176) and Sosándra (1,008).

People

Population6,561
Density16/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,332

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Population6,561
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Coordinates40.9731°, 22.0564°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Macedonia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (456 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,332

About Aridaía

Aridaía is a small city in Greece (Central Macedonia) with a population of 6,561. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Aridaía is $19,332, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 381 business establishments.

Income: Aridaía vs Greece

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$19,332
74% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)381

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Aridaía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Greece avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area407.6 sq mi (1,055.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates40.9731°N, 22.0564°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,359 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 7, 2024.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 97 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 136 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 21 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 132 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 76 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 120 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 122 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 58 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 66 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 139 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 139 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 103 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 110 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 98 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 70 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 122 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 124 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 125 km
May 19, 1995 11 km E of Grevená, Greece M5.1 108 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 106 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Aridaía has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (1.1").

View full weather details →

Schools in Aridaía

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αριδαίας - - - -
2ο Νηπειαγωγείο Αριδαίας - - - -
ΚΔΑΠμεΑ "Ηλιαχτίδα" - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Aridaía

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
City Radio (BG) aac, dance AAC 128 kbps
Radio Meff (MK) classical MP3 128 kbps
Metropolis Radio Network (MK) club, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Παύλειος Λόγος 90.2 orthodox christian MP3 96 kbps
Ράδιο Καψούρα Πτολεμαΐδα greek folk, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Εκ Βαθέων orthodox christian, religion MP3 192 kbps
Time FM Gevgelija (MK) music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bubamara (RS) - MP3 128 kbps
True Story 102.8 news talk, pop MP3 320 kbps
ERT Florina 96.6 99.1 ert, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Life 106.3 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Aridaía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Natural History Museum of Aridaia

Libraries in Aridaía

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημόσια Βιβλιοθήκη Έδεσσας0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Σκύδρας0.0

Hotels in Aridaía

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Lydra

Cafes in Aridaía

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coup wine barΚύπρου
Vibe Cafe-Bar

Bus Stations in Aridaía

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ΚΤΕΛ Ν. ΠΕΛΛΑΣ ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ ΑΡΙΔΑΙΑΣ

Gas Stations in Aridaía

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
AVIN
EKO
GR #6373535234
SHELL
Α.Π.
Βενζίνη

Banks in Aridaía

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha
Eurobank

Gyms in Aridaía

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Γήπεδο Μπάσκετ

Ski Resorts Near Aridaía

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Center Mihajlovo 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Aridaía

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZIMedium Airport
Alexandria (Gidas) Airfield-Small Airport
Eordaea Airfield-Small Airport
Florina Airfield-Small Airport
Krivolak Airstrip-Small Airport
Logovardi Sport Aerodrome-Small Airport
Malo Konjari Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Panagitsa Ariport-Small Airport
Radnja Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Aridaía

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SPEEDEX - ΑΡΙΔΑΙΑ
Ταχυδρομείο

Treatment Centers in Aridaía

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Центар за Рехабилитација

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aridaía

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιος Αντώνιος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
124 m (407 ft)
Postal Code
584 00

🇬🇷 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Aridaía.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Aridaía

What is the population of Aridaía?

Aridaía has a population of 6,561 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 407.6 square miles.

Is Aridaía expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,332, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Aridaía?

Aridaía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.

How is the job market in Aridaía?

There are 381 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Aridaía with another city: