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Empesós, Greece

West Greece · Greece

Empesós is a small town in West Greece, Greece with a population of 598. Elevation: 991 ft (302 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
598 Population 108/sq mi density
991 ft Elevation 302 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,280 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,280 median income

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About Empesós

Empesós

Ο Άγιος Βλάσιος Ινάχου είναι οικισμός της δημοτικής κοινότητας Χαλκιοπούλων, της δημοτικής ενότητας Ινάχου, του δήμου Αμφιλοχίας, της περιφερειακής ενότητας Αιτωλοακαρνανίας, στην περιφέρεια Δυτικής Ελλάδας, σύμφωνα με το πρόγραμμα Καλλικράτης.
Πριν το σχέδιο Καποδίστριας και το πρόγραμμα Καλλικράτης, ανήκε στην επαρχία Βάλτου του νομού Αιτωλοακαρνανίας, στο γεωγραφικό διαμέρισμα Στερεάς Ελλάδας. Σύμφωνα με τοπική παράδοση, στο τέλος του 19ου αιώνα υπήρχε στο χώρο του οικισμού εκκλησάκι του Αγίου Βλασίου.

People

Population598
Density108/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,280

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Population598
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Coordinates39.0239°, 21.3196°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Greece
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (909 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,280

About Empesós

Empesós is a small town in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 598. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet (302 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Empesós is $17,280, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Empesós vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$17,280
77% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Empesós experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above Greece avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates39.0239°N, 21.3196°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,678 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 129 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 109 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 119 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 64 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 110 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 118 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 117 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 127 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 109 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 105 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 69 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 109 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 97 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 73 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 114 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 105 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 60 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 117 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 106 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 68 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 2 100 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 105 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 128 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 119 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 119 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 99 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 109 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 120 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 95 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 64 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 144 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 74 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 143 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 133 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 105 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 146 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 99 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 92 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 114 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in

Empesós has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Empesós

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ιερά Μητρόπολις Άρτης 106.6 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 320 kbps
Antenna Star 103.5 greek music, news MP3
Glenti 892 MP3 64 kbps
Ράδιο Ένα 87.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ι.Μ. Αιτωλίας και Ακαρνανίας 106.3 christian, orthodox MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 93.7 greek music AAC
Δυτικά 92.8 greek folk, news MP3
Ράδιο Ακαρνανία 97.1 greek pop, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Πήγασος 106 greek traditional AAC+ 128 kbps
Μελωδία 101.1 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
7 Μέρες 101.5 AAC+ 256 kbps
Λαϊκός 96.2 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Amvrakia Fm 91.9 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Amvrakia 91.9 funk, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Agrinio 93.7 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Agrinio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Meraklis disco, greek OGG 128 kbps
2Day 104.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Mad 107 Agrinio mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Music Life 95.1 MP3 128 kbps
Orama 101.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Aria 107.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Empesós

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Γρανίτσας
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Εμπεσού

Cafes in Empesós

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Γωνία
Το καφενείο

Castles in Empesós

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Empesos

Veterinaries in Empesós

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #3412405485

Gas Stations in Empesós

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
SHELL
Α.Π.

Ski Resorts Near Empesós

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Empesós

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aktion National AirportPVKMedium Airport
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National AirportIOAMedium Airport
Arachthos AirfieldSmall Airport
Dhokimion AirfieldSmall Airport
Missolonghi AerodromeSmall Airport
Myrini - Karditsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Zalongo AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Empesós

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ταχ. Κατάστημα

Churches & Religious Organizations in Empesós

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agioi Anargyroi
Αγία Μαρίνα
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Ανδρέας ο Ερημίτης
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Θωμάς Εμπεσού
Αη Θωμάς
Ναός Αγίου Γεωργίου
Παναγία
Παναγία
Παναγία Ξερακιώτισσα
Παναγία Ξερακιώτισσα

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
770 m (2,526 ft)

🇬🇷 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 Empesós

What is the population of Empesós?

Empesós has a population of 598 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

Is Empesós expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,280, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Empesós?

Empesós has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches.

How is the job market in Empesós?

There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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