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Echínos, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Echínos is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 2,162. Elevation: 1,056 ft (322 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,162 Population 11/sq mi density
1,056 ft Elevation 322 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$15,768 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,768 median income

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About Echínos

Echínos

Echinos is a village and a community in the municipality Myki. Before the 2011 local government reform it was part of the municipality of Myki, of which it was a municipal district. The 2021 census recorded 2,780 inhabitants in the community. The community of Echinos covers an area of 85.691 km2.

People

Population2,162
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Population2,162
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Coordinates41.2756°, 24.9724°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (598 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Echínos

Echínos is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 2,162. The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet (322 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Echínos is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 125 business establishments.

Income: Echínos vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)125

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Echínos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,056 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Greece avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area191.1 sq mi (495.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates41.2756°N, 24.9724°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.99"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 115 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 128 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 147 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 131 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 136 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 138 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 120 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 149 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 148 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 137 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 125 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 131 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 132 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 118 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 133 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 130 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 133 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 112 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 85 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 135 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 125 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 97 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 115 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Echínos has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Echínos

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Γλέντι 101.1 folk, greek MP3 160 kbps
Παρατηρητής 94 music, talk MP3 128 kbps
DIAVLOS FM 99.2 - MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός Κομοτηνής 103.1 greek pop, mainstream MP3
Xanthi Dee Jay 94.6 electronic, hiphop MP3 160 kbps
Ρυθμός 106 greek, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Ερωτικός 103 greek music MP3 160 kbps
Χρόνος 87.5 news talk, pop MP3
Ροδόπη 95.5 greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Όμορφη Πόλη 89.9 greek music, news MP3 256 kbps
Ιερά Μητρόπολη Ξάνθης orthodox christian, religion MP3 256 kbps
Radio Play 91.5 Fm Stereo (Gr Xanthi) - MP3 128 kbps
Glenti FM greek music MP3 160 kbps
Kral 100 pop MP3 160 kbps
Goal 105.1 pop, sports news MP3 160 kbps
Virus 105.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Underground GR student radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Echínos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum of Xanthi
Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη "Χρήστος Παυλίδης"
Το σπίτι της σκιάς
Етнографски музей
Исторически музей
Кристална зала
Музей "Килийно училище"
Музей минно дело и рудодобив
Музей на пощите и съобщенията

Libraries in Echínos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Βιβλιοθήκη-Αναγνωστήριο0.0

Farmers Markets in Echínos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Παζάρι Ξάνθης

Hotels in Echínos

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kalemtzis Rooms

Cafes in Echínos

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Magira

Castles in Echínos

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Οχυρό Εχίνου

Gas Stations in Echínos

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SHELL

Stadiums & Teams in Echínos

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Echínos

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pamporovo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chepelare 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Echínos

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Asenovgrad Airfield-Small Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia Airfield-Small Airport
Komotini Airfield-Small Airport
Malevo Airfield-Small Airport
Xanthi Aeroclub-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Echínos

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Georgios
Karaca Ahmet Mosque
Άγιος Γεώργιος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
333 m (1,093 ft)
Postal Code
673 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Echínos

What is the population of Echínos?

Echínos has a population of 2,162 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 191.1 square miles.

Is Echínos 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 Echínos?

Echínos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

How is the job market in Echínos?

There are 125 business establishments in the area.

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