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Fársala, Greece
Thessaly · Greece
Fársala is a small city in Thessaly, Greece with a population of 10,380. Elevation: 476 ft (145 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Fársala
Farsala, known in Antiquity as Pharsalos, is a town in southern Thessaly, in Greece. Farsala is located in the southern part of Larissa regional unit, and is one of its largest settlements. Farsala is an economic and agricultural centre of the region. Cotton and livestock are the main agricultural products, and many inhabitants are employed in the production of textile. The area is mostly famous for being the birthplace of the mythical ancient Greek hero Achilles, and the site of a major battle between Roman generals Gaius Julius Caesar and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus in 48 BC.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 10,380 |
| Population Density | 219 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2947°, 22.3847° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Thessaly |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.2 inches (565 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,684 |
About Fársala
Fársala is a small city in Greece (Thessaly) with a population of 10,380. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet (145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Fársala vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,684 |
| 75% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 602 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Fársala
Fársala has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 563 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 47.4 sq mi (122.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2947°N, 22.3847°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 114 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 113 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 102 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 91 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 123 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 106 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 144 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 100 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 128 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 38 | 139 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | - | 8 | 63 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1402 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| -373 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in |
Fársala has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.8").
Schools in Fársala
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Γυμνάσιο Ναρθακίου | - | - | - | - |
| Δημοτικό σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Δημοτικό σχολείο Φαρσάλων | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Γυμνάσιο - Λύκειο Φαρσάλων | - | - | - | - |
| 1st Elementary School of Farsala | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fársala
31 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Λαϊκός 100.6 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bar Legend Radio | blues, jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Λαμία FM 1 | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρούμελη News 98 | ethnic, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Πρώτο 99 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HXO fm | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Θεσσαλία 96 | greek folk, greek pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Άγιος Δαμιανός 92.5 | orthodox christian, religion | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ηχόραμα 100.8 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πρώτος Τύπος Φαρσάλων | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Φυστίκι 95.8 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 96.2 FM1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μελωδία 88 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 94.6 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Χρώμα 98.5 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ιερά Μητροπόλη Φθιώτιδος 89.4 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Avanti 97.7 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Larissa DeeJay 95.7 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 905ROCK | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lamia Polis 87.7 | greek music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EcoBeat GR | chillout, downtempo | AAC | |
| Cult 99.8 | pop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Angel 102.8 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Proto 99 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Star Λαμία | greek, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Farsala Web Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FM Αγκάθι/Agathi | - | MP3 | |
| Roxx Radio | rock | MP3 | |
| 101 Rock Lamia | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Palmos 95 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lamia DeeJay 91.2 | mainstream, pop music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Fársala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Αγροτικό Λαογραφικό Μουσείο | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Ανάβρας | ||||
| Σιδηροδρομικός Σταθμός Φαρσάλων |
Libraries in Fársala
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Library of Farsalla | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fársala
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farsala Public market |
Cafes in Fársala
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Fársala
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Fársala
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fársala
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fársala
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Fársala
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Fársala
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karpenisi Ski Center | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Fársala
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nea Anchialos National Airport | VOL | Medium Airport |
| Larissa Air Base | LRA | Small Airport |
| Molos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Myrini - Karditsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skotina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Terpsithea Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fársala
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SPEEDEX - ΦΑΡΣΑΛΑ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fársala
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agia Paraskevi | |
| Agios Georgios | |
| Agios Nikolaos | |
| Koimisi tis Theotokou | |
| Προφήτης Ηλίας |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Fársala?
Fársala has a population of 10,380 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 219 people per square mile, spread across 47.4 square miles.
Is Fársala expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,684, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Fársala?
Fársala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches.
How is the job market in Fársala?
There are 602 business establishments in the area.