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Itháki, Greece

Ionian Islands · Greece

Itháki is a small town in Ionian Islands, Greece with a population of 1,843. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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C+ Fair
1,843 Population 113/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$22,464 Median Income
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2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,464 median income

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About Itháki

Itháki

Ithaca, also Ithaki or Ithaka, is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea, off the northeast coast of Kefalonia and to the west of continental Greece.

People

Population1,843
Density113/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,464

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,843
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates38.3642°, 20.7185°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceIonian Islands
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.9 inches (886 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,464

About Itháki

Itháki is a small town in Greece (Ionian Islands) with a population of 1,843. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Itháki is $22,464, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 107 business establishments.

Income: Itháki vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$22,464
70% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Itháki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Greece avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates38.3642°N, 20.7185°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,934 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 89 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 136 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 83 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 89 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 29 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 31 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 98 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 125 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 125 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 86 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 26 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 105 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 111 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 137 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 92 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 34 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 62 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 16 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 101 km
Apr 11, 2006 8 km ESE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 78 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 2 114 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 121 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 131 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 131 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 119 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 95 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 136 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 31 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 32 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 89 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 73 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 36 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 57 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 122 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 57 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 19 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 10 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 77 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 122 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
February 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in

Itháki has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in February to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Itháki

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Λύκειο Ιθάκης
Γυμνάσιο Ιθάκης
Γυμνάσιο
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Σταυρού
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Radio Stations near Itháki

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KISS FM 100.6 00s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Ionian Galaxy 90.8 greek music MP3 320 kbps
Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Λευκάδας 96.7 municipal, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 101.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Art 103.1 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Lefkatas 900.5 FM MP3
Lefkatas 90.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3

Museums in Itháki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Stavros
Archaeological Museum of Argostoli
Ithaca archaeological museum
Korgialeneio Historic and Folklore Museum of Argostoli
Kosmetatos' House
Maritime Museum
The Ecclesiastical and Byzantine Museum of Cephalonia

Libraries in Itháki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Korgialeneios Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Itháki

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Laiki Agora
Likiardopoulata

Hotels in Itháki

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aithon Palace Hotel
Almyra
Captain Yiannis
Emelisse Nature Resort
Hotel Familia
Ithaca's Poem
Korina Gallery
Nostos
Omirikon
Panorama Apartmens
Villa Delia

Cafes in Itháki

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bontas
Café Lygia
Del Sol
Dentrakia
dodoni
Fornello
Rhapsody
Sesto
Sõddis
summer bar
The wave
Toxotis
Toxotis
Σπαβέντο
Το Χανι

Monuments in Itháki

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ενετικά κανόνια

Castles in Itháki

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basilica of Fiscardo

Clinics in Itháki

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Κέντρο Υγείας Ιθάκης

Gas Stations in Itháki

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EKO
Yach tank
Α.Π.
Α.Π.

Banks in Itháki

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Τραπεζα πειραιωσ

Gyms in Itháki

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iron Fitness

Airports Near Itháki

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aktion National AirportPVKMedium Airport
Andravida Air BasePYRMedium Airport
Kefallinia AirportEFLMedium Airport
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPAMedium Airport
Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios SolomosZTHMedium Airport
Arachthos AirfieldSmall Airport
Dhokimion AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Itháki

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ΕΛΤΑ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Itháki

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ag Elias
Agios Andreas
Ágios Ioánnis
Ágios Nikólaos sti Moúkla
church of the Saviour
Monastery of the Archangels
Αγ. Παντελεήμονας
Αγία Παναγία Σπελιότισσα
Άγιος Ιωάννης Πρόδρομος
Αγίου Γεωργίου
Εισόδια της Θεοτόκου
Μονή Καθαρών

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)
Area
42.2 km² (16.3 mi²)

🇬🇷 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 Itháki

What is the population of Itháki?

Itháki has a population of 1,843 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 16.3 square miles.

Is Itháki expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,464, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Itháki?

Itháki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches.

How is the job market in Itháki?

There are 107 business establishments in the area.

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