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Émponas, Greece

South Aegean · Greece

Émponas is a small town in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 1,061. Elevation: 1,417 ft (432 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,061 Population 24/sq mi density
1,417 ft Elevation 432 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$24,732 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,732 median income

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About Émponas

Émponas

Embonas, sometimes transliterated Emponas, is a Greek mountain village, seat of the municipal unit of Attavyros, on the island of Rhodes, South Aegean region. In 2021 its population was 1,167; this includes the locality of Mandriko (Μανδρικό).

People

Population1,061
Density24/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$24,732

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Population1,061
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Coordinates36.2268°, 27.8565°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceSouth Aegean
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (757 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,732

About Émponas

Émponas is a small town in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 1,061. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Émponas is $24,732, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: Émponas vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$24,732
67% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Émponas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Area44.6 sq mi (115.4 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates36.2268°N, 27.8565°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 88 km
Jul 15, 2008 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece M6.4 48 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 68 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 122 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 94 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 133 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 135 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 148 km
Jan 25, 2023 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece M5.9 82 km
Jun 19, 2009 90 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.8 111 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 63 km
Jan 30, 2020 63 km SE of Karpathos, Greece M5.7 116 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.7 80 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 78 km
Jul 9, 2012 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey M5.6 118 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 68 km
Jan 30, 2020 72 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece M5.5 119 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 88 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 23 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. Earthquake 7.3 m - 91 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m - 40 km
1481 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 3.0 m - 28 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 88 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m - 78 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 88 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m - 107 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake - - 58 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 98 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake - - 81 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 74 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in

Émponas has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Émponas

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Real Voice 99.5 greek music, news MP3 192 kbps
Mayday Records (TR) electronic, progressive house MP3 256 kbps
Αρχάγγελος 94.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Box Radio 104.9 deep house, house MP3 256 kbps
Λυχνάρι 91.4 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 94.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Πρώτο Ραδιόφωνο Ρόδου music, news talk MP3
Κόσμος 93.8 music, news MP3 128 kbps
FM Life 105.3 pop MP3 192 kbps
Rodos FM - MP3 128 kbps
Feel Good 104.9 mainstream, pop music MP3 256 kbps
88 FM Radio 1 - MP3 128 kbps
Akritas 94.8 sports news MP3
Sky Rodos news, news talk MP3 112 kbps
Notos News 97.8 - MP3 128 kbps
ERT Notio Aigaio 92.7 93.1 98.4 ert, public radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Émponas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folklore Museum
Museum of Natural History
Museum of popular art Kritinia
Olive Press
Rhodes Toy Museum
Λαογραφικό μουσείο Απολλώνων

Hotels in Émponas

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Attaviros
Christos Corner
Kalopetri
Thomas

Cafes in Émponas

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

"Aletro" Snack Bar - Taverna
Anaktora
Ataviros
Café @ Kritinia Castle
Creperie
Sweet Home

Castles in Émponas

9 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Kritinia
Castle of Kritinia-2
Castle of Sianna
Fortified monastery on Mt. Atávyros
Kymisala tower
Tower of Amartos
Watchtower at Rhodos
Watchtower Embonas
Watchtower Kritikou

Dentists in Émponas

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #8944840884

Gas Stations in Émponas

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aegean
AEGEAN
AVIN
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Airports Near Émponas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"RHOLarge Airport
Maritsa Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Émponas

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Georgios
M. Amartou
Saint John of Artamitis
St. Georgios
Ζωοδόχος πηγή

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
430 m (1,411 ft)
Postal Code
851 08

🇬🇷 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 Émponas

What is the population of Émponas?

Émponas has a population of 1,061 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 44.6 square miles.

Is Émponas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,732, 67% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Émponas?

Émponas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

How is the job market in Émponas?

There are 62 business establishments in the area.

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