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Ierissós, Greece

Central Macedonia · Greece

Ierissós is a small town in Central Macedonia, Greece with a population of 3,266. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,266 Population 7/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$19,332 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
$19,332 median income

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About Ierissós

Ierissós

Akanthos was an ancient Greek city on the Athos peninsula, on the narrow neck of land between the sacred mountain and the mainland, to the northwest of the Xerxes Canal. It was founded in the 7th century BCE as a colony of Andros, itself a colony of Chalcis in Euboea. Chalcidice was multi-cultural. The archaeology of the region suggests that some Hellenes were already there. The site is on the north-east side of Akti, on the most eastern peninsula of Chalcidice.

People

Population3,266
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,332

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population3,266
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates40.3975°, 23.8751°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Macedonia
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,332

About Ierissós

Ierissós is a small town in Greece (Central Macedonia) with a population of 3,266. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Ierissós is $19,332, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 189 business establishments.

Income: Ierissós vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$19,332
74% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)189

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ierissós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Greece avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area460.7 sq mi (1,193.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates40.3975°N, 23.8751°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,941 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 129 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 149 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 57 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 75 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 28 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 140 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 29 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 144 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 33 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 35 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 64 km
Oct 11, 2017 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece M5.1 141 km
Jul 16, 2010 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 118 km
Jul 30, 2001 16 km ESE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 146 km
Mar 3, 2021 Greece M4.9 146 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 31 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 91 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 23 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 132 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 72 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 12 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 147 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 138 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 129 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 111 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 129 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 66 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Ierissós has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Ierissós

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Αριστοτέλειο Γενικό Λύκειο Ιερισσού
Γυμνάσιο Ιερισσού
2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ιερισσού
1ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ιερισσού «Παντελής Παντελιάδης»
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Radio Stations near Ierissós

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pemptousia FM athos, christian MP3

Museums in Ierissós

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folklore Museum of Agios Nikolaos
Historical and Folklore Museum of Nikiti
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Αμμουλιανής
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Στρατονίκης

Libraries in Ierissós

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
New Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ierissós

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's olive and oil market
Fish Market
Honey market
Παζάρι (streetmarket)

Hotels in Ierissós

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crystal Studios
Meditarrenean Holidays

Cafes in Ierissós

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akanthos Cafe
Cafe DAM
Casa del Gusto
My coffee day
Yummy Breakfast
Γωνιά
ΚΑΦΕ ΟΥΖΕΡΙ Η ΒΙΔΑ
Μουράγιο

Monuments in Ierissós

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Memorial for the uprising against Turks 1821

Castles in Ierissós

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Krouna Tower
Vrasna Tower

Theme Parks in Ierissós

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Luna Park

Dentists in Ierissós

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Health
GR #7924247914

Gas Stations in Ierissós

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
revoil
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Airports Near Ierissós

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres Emmanuel Pappas AirfieldSmall Airport
Silata AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitagroi AirstripSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ierissós

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain
Monastic community of Mount Athos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ierissós

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Nektarios
Άγιος Παντελεήμων
Εκκλησία Αγίας Μαγδαληνής
Ι.Κ.Ν. Γενεσίου Θεοτόκου
Ξωκλήσι Προφήτη Ηλία

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ierissós

Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain
· inscribed 0
Monastic community of Mount Athos
· inscribed 0

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 Ierissós

What is the population of Ierissós?

Ierissós has a population of 3,266 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 460.7 square miles.

Is Ierissós expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,332, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ierissós?

Ierissós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ierissós?

There are 189 business establishments in the area.

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