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Istiaía, Greece

Central Greece · Greece

Istiaía is a small town in Central Greece, Greece with a population of 4,339. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,339 Population 13/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,168 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
$21,168 median income

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About Istiaía

Istiaía

Istiaia is a town and a former municipality in Euboea, Greece. It was named after the ancient town Histiaea, which was mentioned by the ancient Greek poet Homer. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Istiaia-Aidipsos, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 181.299 km2.

People

Population4,339
Density13/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,168

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population4,339
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates38.9552°, 23.1521°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Greece
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (527 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,168

About Istiaía

Istiaía is a small town in Greece (Central Greece) with a population of 4,339. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Istiaía is $21,168, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 252 business establishments.

Income: Istiaía vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,168
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)252

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Istiaía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Greece avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area331.1 sq mi (857.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates38.9552°N, 23.1521°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,825 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 95 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 97 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 122 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 101 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 94 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 110 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 128 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 139 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 95 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 146 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 144 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 120 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 116 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 145 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 90 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 113 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 117 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 119 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 93 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 50 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 2 122 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 117 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 83 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 29 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 118 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 118 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 114 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 84 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 97 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 84 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 107 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 82 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 116 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 88 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 50 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 124 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 111 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 84 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 104 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Istiaía has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Istiaía

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Λύκειο Γουβών
Γυμνάσιο Γούβες "Γεώργιος Δροσίνης"
Primary school Kamaria
1ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ιστιαίας
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Radio Stations near Istiaía

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dalkas 88.2 greek folk AAC
Μοναχική Διακονία 87.5 christian, orthodox MP3 24 kbps
Marconi 96.1 greek folk, news talk MP3 192 kbps
SokFM 104.8 greek pop AAC
Χρώμα 88.2 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Δειλινά 103 FM greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Volos Dee Jay 104.5 electronic, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
Βέρα Βόλος greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Σφαίρα Θεσσαλίας 90.7 MP3 128 kbps
Ζημιά 96.5 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Ένα 102.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Πήλιο 93.4 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Blue Heart 105.1 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Λάμψη 88.6 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Ορθόδοξη Μαρτυρία 104 christian, orthodox MP3 128 kbps
Βόλος greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Ένα Βόλος folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Ζημιά 94.5 MP3 128 kbps
Ιερά Μονή Παμμεγίστων Ταξιαρχών orthodox christian, religion MP3 24 kbps
Radio Istiaia hits MP3 256 kbps
Sok FM 104.8 AAC
FORMedia 99.8 music, news MP3 128 kbps
Mple 99 fm ballads, greek AAC
Home 89.1 dance, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
Music Radio (US) chillout, easy listening MP3
Velvet Ballads 96.8 FM ballads, hits MP3 128 kbps
Volos 98.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Istiaia 100.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 256 kbps
Melody Music folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Yolo 102.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Avanti 98.3 greek pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
VolosRTV internet radio MP3 320 kbps
HROMA - VOLOS 88.2 MP3 128 kbps
Nova 106 acid, blues MP3
Stylida 94.1 MP3 128 kbps
Kiss 98 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
ERT Volos 100.7 101.2 ert, public radio MP3 192 kbps
Volos RTV 87.9 adult hits MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Istiaía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dosini Tower Gouves
Folklore museum of Agia Anna
Fossil museum of Kerasia
Κέντρο πολιτισμού
Μουσείο Θαλάσσης Αχιλλείου
Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας
ΦΑΜΠΕΙΟ - FAMPA ART MUSEUM

Hotels in Istiaía

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altamar
Hotel Amarillis
Posidonio studios
Ανέστης

Cafes in Istiaía

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aigli
Archontiko
Artemis Cafe
Cafe K
Cafe-bar Fygias
Fonjo
Malmö
Petit
Remezzo
Santis
Shaya
Κουκος
Κύματα

Castles in Istiaía

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Οχυρό Μεταξά Γουβών

Bus Stations in Istiaía

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Istiaia Intercity Bus Station KTEL Evia

Gas Stations in Istiaía

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
BP
cyclon
CYCLON
EKO
EKO
GR #2420850559
REVOIL
REVOIL
Revoil
SHELL
Silk
Silkoil
Ελίν
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Banks in Istiaía

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
National Bank of Greece
Piraeus Bank

Gyms in Istiaía

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Γήπεδο Μπάσκετ

Ski Resorts Near Istiaía

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Parnassos Ski Centre 0.0 $0
Χιονοδρομικό Κέντρο Πηλίου Αγριόλευκες 0.0 $0

Airports Near Istiaía

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nea Anchialos National AirportVOLMedium Airport
Skiathos Island National AirportJSIMedium Airport
Tanagra Air BaseMedium Airport
Hellenic Sport Aviation AirstripSmall Airport
Kopaida Dimitra AirfieldSmall Airport
Larissa Air BaseLRASmall Airport
Molos AirfieldSmall Airport
Perneri AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Istiaía

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ελληνικά Ταχυδρομεία

Churches & Religious Organizations in Istiaía

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Dimitrios
Αγία Παρασκευή
Αγία Παρασκευή
Αγία Παρασκευή
Άγιοι Ανάργυροι
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεωργιος
Άγιος Ευστάθιος
Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Θεολόγος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Νικόλαος Ιστιαίας
Αγιος Παντελεήμονας
Άγιος Παντελέημων
Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης
Ιερός Ναός Κοιμήσεως της Θεοτόκου
Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Ναός Αγίας Μαρίας Μαγδαληνής
Όσιος Ιωάννης Ρώσος
Παναγία Ευαγγελίστρια
Παναγιά Ντινιούς
Προφήτης Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
46 m (151 ft)
Postal Code
34200

🇬🇷 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 Istiaía

What is the population of Istiaía?

Istiaía has a population of 4,339 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 331.1 square miles.

Is Istiaía expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,168, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Istiaía?

Istiaía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

How is the job market in Istiaía?

There are 252 business establishments in the area.

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