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Gérmas, Greece

West Macedonia · Greece

Gérmas is a small town in West Macedonia, Greece with a population of 560. Elevation: 2,539 ft (774 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
560 Population 3/sq mi density
2,539 ft Elevation 774 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,064 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,064 median income

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About Gérmas

Gérmas

Vogatsiko is a village and a community in northern Greece in the geographic region of Macedonia, located at the southeast corner of the Kastoria regional unit. Between 1997 and 2010, it was the seat of the municipality of Ion Dragoumis. The population was 438 at the 2021 census. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and overlooks a valley through which the Aliakmon river passes.

People

Population560
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,064

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation2,539 ft (774 m)
Population560
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation2,539 ft (774 m)
Coordinates40.4550°, 21.4290°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Macedonia
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (709 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$17,064

About Gérmas

Gérmas is a small town in Greece (West Macedonia) with a population of 560. The city sits at an elevation of 2,539 feet (774 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Gérmas is $17,064, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Gérmas vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$17,064
77% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gérmas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,539 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below Greece avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,539 ft (774 m)
Area202.6 sq mi (524.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates40.4550°N, 21.4290°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below Greece avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,452 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 41 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 101 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 96 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 83 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 95 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 140 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 84 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 144 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 79 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 98 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 42 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 125 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 105 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 143 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 78 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 145 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 79 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 62 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 51 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Gérmas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Gérmas

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Σταθμός 99.5 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Αμύνταιο 91.2 MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Καψούρα Πτολεμαΐδα greek folk, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
I.M. Καστοριάς 97.9 orthodox christian, religion MP3 128 kbps
Έρωτας 92 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Ble 93.3 Κοζάνη MP3 128 kbps
Star Γρεβενά news, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Λαϊκός 106.3 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 102.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ble 93.3 MP3 128 kbps
Ορθοδοξία και Παράδοση 103 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 224 kbps
Ράδιο Γρεβενά 101.5 greek folk, news talk MP3 320 kbps
Party 97.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Antenna 94 greek music, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Siatista 95.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Alpha Καστοριά news, pop MP3
Antennes Καστοριά news, pop MP3 320 kbps
Kastoria 91.5 greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lehovo florina, greek pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gérmas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Botanical Museum
Byzantine Museum
Costume Museum
Folklore Museum
Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
Open-Air Museum of Dispilio, Kastoria
Pavlos Melas Museum
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο
Αρχοντικό Τσιατσιαπά
Δεληνάνειο Λαογραφικό Μουσείο
Λαογραφικό και ιστορικό μουσείο Δροσοπηγής
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Χρήστου Τσιότσιου - Τατιάνας Ντέρου

Libraries in Gérmas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
Δημόσια Βιβλιοθήκη Σιάτιστας0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Άργους Ορεστικού0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Καστοριάς «Αθανάσιος Χριστόπουλος»0.0

Farmers Markets in Gérmas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kastoria Producers Market

Stadiums & Teams in Gérmas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gérmas

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vasilitsa national ski centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gérmas

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZIMedium Airport
Eordaea AirfieldSmall Airport
Florina AirfieldSmall Airport
Kastoria National Airport AristotleKSOSmall Airport
Logovardi Sport AerodromeSmall Airport
Panagitsa AriportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gérmas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Γεωργίου

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
777 m (2,549 ft)
Postal Code
522 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 Gérmas

What is the population of Gérmas?

Gérmas has a population of 560 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 202.6 square miles.

Is Gérmas expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,064, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gérmas?

Gérmas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gérmas?

There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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