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Didymóteicho, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Didymóteicho is a small city in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 8,336. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,336 Population 61/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
23.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$15,768 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
$15,768 median income

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About Didymóteicho

Didymóteicho

Didymoteicho is a town located on the eastern edge of the Evros regional unit of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, in northeastern Greece. It is the seat of the municipality of the same name. The town sits on a plain and located south east of Svilengrad, south of Edirne, Turkey and Orestiada, west of Uzunköprü, Turkey, about 20 km north of Soufli and about 90 km north of Alexandroupoli. The municipality of Didymóteicho has a land area of 565.4 km2 and a population of 16,060 inhabitants.

People

Population8,336
Density61/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population8,336
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates41.3490°, 26.4938°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation23.6 inches (600 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Didymóteicho

Didymóteicho is a small city in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 8,336. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Didymóteicho is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 483 business establishments.

Income: Didymóteicho vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$15,768
79% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)483

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Didymóteicho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above Greece avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area136.7 sq mi (354.1 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates41.3490°N, 26.4938°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 27, 2024.

Sep 26, 2019 17 km ESE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.7 147 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 108 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 108 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 114 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 122 km
Jun 7, 2012 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 132 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 107 km
Sep 24, 2019 20 km SE of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 149 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 134 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 121 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 120 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 147 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 120 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 143 km
Apr 13, 1995 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey M4.7 113 km
May 24, 2014 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 111 km
Jan 24, 2009 Western Turkey M4.6 124 km
Jul 30, 2013 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 129 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 89 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1509 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 6.0 m 5,000 148 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 87 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 126 km
2025 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 0.1 m - 149 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 5 114 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 105 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Didymóteicho has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Didymóteicho

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Γενικο Λυκειο Διδυμοτειχου - - - -
3ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο - - - -
1ο Δημοτικο Σχολειο - - - -
1st Vocational High School of Didymoteicho - - - -
5ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Διδυμοτείχου - - - -
2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο - - - -
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Radio Stations near Didymóteicho

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Έβρος Ορεστιάδα folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Μεθόριος greek music MP3 128 kbps
Mad 107 pop MP3 128 kbps
Euro Sky 100.4 folk, greek pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Evros local news, music MP3 192 kbps
RADYO AK (TR) - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Didymóteicho

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Byzantine Museum of Didymoteicho
Silk Museum
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Διδυμοτείχου
Μουσείο των Καραθεοδωρή
Παραδοσιακο Μουσειο
Στρατιωτικό Μουσείο Διδυμοτείχου

Libraries in Didymóteicho

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Ορεστιάδας0.0

Farmers Markets in Didymóteicho

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Χωρος Λαικης Αγορας
Χωρος Λαικης Αγορας

Cinemas in Didymóteicho

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Municipal Cinema
Θερινος Δημοτικος Κινηματογραφος

Theatres in Didymóteicho

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Municipal Theater
Theater Orfeas

Monuments in Didymóteicho

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fountain
Heroon Monument
Μνημείο Εβραίων Μαρτύρων

Castles in Didymóteicho

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Didymoteichon
Pythio Castle
Pythion Castle

Train Stations in Didymóteicho

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Didymoteicho
Pythio

Bus Stations in Didymóteicho

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KTEL Didymoteicho

Gas Stations in Didymóteicho

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
EKO
REVOIL
SHELL
SHELL
ΕΚΟ
ΕΚΟ

Banks in Didymóteicho

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Cooperative Bank of Evros
Eurobank Ergasias
National Bank of Greece
Piraeus Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Didymóteicho

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Didymóteicho

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alexandroupoli Democritus AirportAXDMedium Airport
Keşan Air Base-Medium Airport
Raykova Mogila Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Didymóteicho

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SPEEDEX - ΔΙΔΥΜΟΤΕΙΧΟ
ΕΛΤΑ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Didymóteicho

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of Saint Marina
Holy Armenian Orthodox Church of Saint George
Holy Church of Panagia Eleftherotria
Βυζαντινο Παρεκκλησιο Αγίας Αικατερίνης
Εκκλησία Αγίου Αθανασίου
Εκκλησία Παναγίας
Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Παρασκευής
Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Παρασκευής
Ιερός Ναός Σωτήρος Χριστού
Μικρο τζαμι
Ναός Αγίου Παντελεήμονος
Ναός Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης
Ναός Αποστόλων Πέτρου και Παύλου
Ναός Κοιμήσεως Της Θεοτόκου

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Area
354.1 km² (136.7 mi²)
Postal Code
68300
Website
didymoteicho.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 Didymóteicho

What is the population of Didymóteicho?

Didymóteicho has a population of 8,336 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 136.7 square miles.

Is Didymóteicho expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,768, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Didymóteicho?

Didymóteicho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.

How is the job market in Didymóteicho?

There are 483 business establishments in the area.

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