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Desfína, Greece

Central Greece · Greece

Desfína is a small town in Central Greece, Greece with a population of 1,748. Elevation: 1,890 ft (576 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,748 Population 747/sq mi density
1,890 ft Elevation 576 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,168 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,168 median income

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About Desfína

Desfína

Desfina is a town and a former municipality in the southern part of Phocis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Delphi, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 148.992 km2. It is situated on a plateau at 680m elevation, 5 km from the Corinthian Gulf. It is 7 km southeast of Delphi, 9 km east of Itea and 30 km west of Livadeia.

People

Population1,748
Density747/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,168

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Population1,748
Population Density747 / sq mi
Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Coordinates38.4169°, 22.5293°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Greece
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,168

About Desfína

Desfína is a small town in Greece (Central Greece) with a population of 1,748. The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet (576 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Desfína is $21,168, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 101 business establishments.

Income: Desfína vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,168
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Desfína enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above Greece avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density747/sq mi
Coordinates38.4169°N, 22.5293°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,897 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 22 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 101 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 134 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 100 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 14 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 34 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 71 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 22 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 147 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 143 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 50 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 45 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 42 km
Mar 26, 1993 10 km WSW of Epitálio, Greece M5.4 136 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 10 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 13 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 34 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 148 km
Jun 26, 1991 11 km S of Astakós, Greece M5.3 125 km
Feb 15, 2016 14 km E of Kréstena, Greece M5.3 115 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 46 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m - 40 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 4 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m - 59 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m - 38 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m - 38 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m - 39 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m - 70 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 22 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 41 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 147 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 62 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 8 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake - - 39 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake - 8 120 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake - - 150 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake - - 45 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 31 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake - 17 87 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake - - 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Desfína has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Desfína

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Λαϊκός 100.6 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Λαμία FM 1 news, pop MP3 128 kbps
City 92 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Φυστίκι 95.8 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ιερά Μητροπόλη Φθιώτιδος 89.4 ecclesia, greek MP3 96 kbps
Χρώμα 98.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps
ERT Tripoli - MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 88 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 94.6 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
96.2 FM1 - MP3 128 kbps
Ελληνικός 90.3 greek MP3 192 kbps
Ρούμελη News 98 ethnic, news talk MP3 160 kbps
Λύχνος pentecostal, religion MP3 128 kbps
Επικοινωνία 89.1 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
101 Rock Lamia rock MP3 128 kbps
Cult 99.8 pop MP3 96 kbps
Lamia DeeJay 91.2 mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
FM Αγκάθι/Agathi - MP3
Star Λαμία greek, news MP3 96 kbps
Avanti 97.7 pop MP3 128 kbps
Lamia Polis 87.7 greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
Palmos 95 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Sirios 95.8 greek music, news talk MP3 256 kbps
My Radio 89.6 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dee Jay pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Desfína

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amfissa Archaeological Museum
Archaeological Collection of Elateia
Delphi Museum
Fokis Mining Park
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Βάργιανης
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Γαλαξιδίου
Μουσείο Άρτου Αμφίκλειας
Μουσείο Δελφικών Εορτών Εύας και Άγγελου Σικελιανού
Ναυτικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο Γαλαξειδίου

Libraries in Desfína

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημόσια Βιβλιοθήκη Δελφών0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Gas Stations in Desfína

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
EKO

Stadiums & Teams in Desfína

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Desfína

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ziria Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kalavrita Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Parnassos Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Desfína

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hellenic Sport Aviation Airstrip-Small Airport
Kopaida Dimitra Airfield-Small Airport
Lechaio Airfield-Small Airport
Molos Airfield-Small Airport
Perneri Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Desfína

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιοι Ανάργυροι
Άγιος Μηνάς
Μονή Αγίου Ιωάννη Προδρόμου
Μονή Τιμίου Προδρόμου
Προφήτης Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
680 m (2,231 ft)
Postal Code
330 50
Website
desfina.gr

🇬🇷 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 Desfína

What is the population of Desfína?

Desfína has a population of 1,748 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 747 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

Is Desfína expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,168, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Desfína?

Desfína enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.

How is the job market in Desfína?

There are 101 business establishments in the area.

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