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Eláteia, Greece

Central Greece · Greece

Eláteia is a small town in Central Greece, Greece with a population of 2,372. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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2,372 Population 37/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,168 Median Income
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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 Eláteia

Eláteia

Elateia was an ancient Greek city of Phthiotis, and the most important place in that region after Delphi. It is also a modern-day town that is a former municipality in the southeastern part of Phthiotis. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is a municipal unit of the municipality Amfikleia-Elateia. Its population is 2,804 inhabitants and its land area is 154.361 km2. The municipal seat was the town of Eláteia ; other communities are Zeli (466), Panagítsa (148), Lefkochóri (99) and Sfáka (89).

People

Population2,372
Density37/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,168

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population2,372
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates38.6277°, 22.7649°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Greece
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (632 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,168

About Eláteia

Eláteia is a small town in Greece (Central Greece) with a population of 2,372. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Eláteia is $21,168, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 138 business establishments.

Income: Eláteia vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Eláteia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Greece avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area64.4 sq mi (166.7 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates38.6277°N, 22.7649°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,721 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 49 km
Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 137 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 131 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 135 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 93 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 45 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 141 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 62 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 99 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 47 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 74 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 69 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 41 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 67 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 44 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 131 km
Jun 26, 1991 11 km S of Astakós, Greece M5.3 147 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 54 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 9 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 72 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 74 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 68 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 33 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 30 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 68 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 68 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 66 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 65 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 49 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 48 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 73 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 33 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 67 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 137 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 91 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 75 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 61 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 77 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 55 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Eláteia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Eláteia

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ελάτειας
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Radio Stations near Eláteia

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
Μελωδία 88 greek music MP3 128 kbps
96.2 FM1 MP3 128 kbps
Λύχνος pentecostal, religion MP3 128 kbps
Ρούμελη News 98 ethnic, news talk MP3 160 kbps
Χρώμα 98.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 94.6 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Radio Istiaia hits MP3 256 kbps
Ελληνικός 90.3 greek MP3 192 kbps
101 Rock Lamia rock MP3 128 kbps
Star Λαμία greek, news MP3 96 kbps
Istiaia 100.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 256 kbps
Yolo 102.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Lamia DeeJay 91.2 mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
FM Αγκάθι/Agathi MP3
Avanti 97.7 pop MP3 128 kbps
Cult 99.8 pop MP3 96 kbps
Lamia Polis 87.7 greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
Palmos 95 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Velvet Ballads 96.8 FM ballads, hits MP3 128 kbps
Sirios 95.8 greek music, news talk MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Eláteia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ag.Georgios
Archaeological Collection of Elateia
Archaeological Museum of Atalanti
Chaironeia archaeological museum
Κέντρο Ιστορικής Ενημέρωσης Θερμοπυλών
Μουσείο Άρτου Αμφίκλειας
Μουσείο εικονικής πραγματικότητας Μαντείου Τροφωνείου

Libraries in Eláteia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημόσια Βιβλιοθήκη Λιβαδειάς0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Gas Stations in Eláteia

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Eláteia

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Ski Resorts Near Eláteia

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 Eláteia

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nea Anchialos National AirportVOLMedium Airport
Skiathos Island National AirportJSIMedium Airport
Dounis AirfieldSmall Airport
Hellenic Sport Aviation AirstripSmall Airport
Kopaida Dimitra AirfieldSmall Airport
Lechaio AirfieldSmall Airport
Megara Air BaseSmall Airport
Molos AirfieldSmall Airport
Perneri AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eláteia

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Αγία Ειρήνη
Αγία Παρασκευή
Άγιοι Απόστολοι
Άγιοι Απόστολοι
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Άγιος Λουκάς
Άγιος Λουκάς
Άγιος Νικόλαος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens

🇬🇷 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 Eláteia

What is the population of Eláteia?

Eláteia has a population of 2,372 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 64.4 square miles.

Is Eláteia 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 Eláteia?

Eláteia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Eláteia?

There are 138 business establishments in the area.

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