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Kalamata, Greece
Peloponnese · Greece
Kalamata is a mid-size city in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 54,100. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kalamata
Kalamata is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece after Patras, and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region. As the capital and chief port of the Messenia regional unit, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 54,100 |
| Population Density | 553 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0391°, 22.1127° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Peloponnese |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.0 inches (761 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,196 |
About Kalamata
Kalamata is a mid-size city in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 54,100. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Kalamata vs Greece
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Income
| Median HH Income | $20,196 |
| 73% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 3,138 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Kalamata
Kalamata has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 767 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 97.8 sq mi (253.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0391°N, 22.1127°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | - | 140 km |
| 1963 | CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 72 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 140 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 129 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 148 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 31 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 40 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 132 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 126 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 326 | 37 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Kalamata has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Kalamata
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Peloponnese (Antikalamos) | University | - | Visit → |
| University of the Peloponnese | University | - | Visit → |
| Πανεπιστήμιο Πελοποννήσου - Τμήμα Ψηφιακών Συστημάτων | University | - | , |
| Σχολή Ανθρωπιστικών και Πολιτισμικών Σπουδών Πανεπιστημίου Πελοποννήσου | University | - | , |
Schools in Kalamata
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ο Γυμνάσιο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο ΕΠΑ.Λ ΚΑΛΑΜΑΤΑΣ | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Γενικό Λύκειο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Γυμνάσιο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 5ο Γενικό Λύκειο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Γυμνάσιο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Γυμνάσιο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο Γενικό Ενιαίο Λύκειο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο Γυμνάσιο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 24ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 1 ΕΠΑΛ ΚΑΛΑΜΑΤΑΣ | - | - | - | - |
| 26ο Νηπιαγωγείο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 1o Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Ειδικό Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Γενικό Ενιαίο Λύκειο Καλαμάτας | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kalamata
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Κανάλι 1 Καλαμάτα | folk, greek | MP3 | |
| Δίαυλος 99.2 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Τρίπολης 91.5 | greek pop, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πολιτεία Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ι.Μ. Σπάρτης 88.8 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Μουσικός Παλμός 94.5 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Έμφασις | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88.6 Kanali 20 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλμός 90.5 | greek folk music | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ΔΙΑΥΛΟΣ FM 99.2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kiss 89 | pop, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nt00 Radio | alternative, beats | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Apollon | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Free GR | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fly Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Antenna Νότιας Ελλάδας 97.2 | greek music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Arcadia Τρίπολη | greek, news | MP3 | |
| 99.7 Δίαυλος 1 | pentecostalism, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERT Kalamata 107.2 | ert, public radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kalamata
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Messene Museum | ||||
| Archeological Museum of Messinia | ||||
| Historical and Folklore Museum of Kalamata | ||||
| Railwaypark | ||||
| The Victoria G. Karelias Collection of greek traditional costumes | ||||
| Λαογραφική Συλλογή Μάνης | ||||
| Οικία Patrick Leigh Fermor Μουσείο Μπενάκη | ||||
| Στρατιωτικό Μουσείο Καλαμάτας |
Libraries in Kalamata
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palio Scholeio | 0.0 | |||||
| Κεντρική Βιβλιοθήκη Καλαμάτας | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kalamata
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Κατάστημα | |||||
| Κεντρική Λαϊκή Αγορά Καλαμάτας |
Hotels in Kalamata
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kalamata
46 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kalamata
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kalamata
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kalamata
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kalamata
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kalamata
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kalamata
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kalamata
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kalamata
24 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kalamata
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kalamata
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kalamata
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kalamata
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mani Brewery Nema |
Stadiums & Teams in Kalamata
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kalamata
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamata Airport | KLX | Medium Airport |
| Epitalion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sparti Airfield | SPJ | Small Airport |
| Triodos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tripolis Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kalamata
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SPEEDEX - ΚΑΛΑΜΑΤΑ | |
| ΕΛΤΑ | |
| Ταχυδρομείο Καλαμάτας |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kalamata
3 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Site of Mystras | ||
| Messene | ||
| Temple of Apollo Epicurius |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalamata
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agios Georgios | |
| Anastaseos Church | |
| Chapel of Holy Taxiarchs (Taxiarchakis) | |
| Church of Agioi Apostoloi | |
| Holy Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary of the Cemetery of Kalamata | |
| Sacred Parish Church of Agios Dimitrios Kokorogianni | |
| Sacred Parish Church of Agios Ioannis the Old Market Baptist | |
| Temple of Ascension of the Lord | |
| Αγία Σκέπη | |
| Άγιοι Σαράντα Μάρτυρες και Άγιος Ηλίας Αρδούνης | |
| Άγιοι Ταξιάρχες | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Εκκλησάκι | |
| Εκκλησάκι Αγίας Άννας | |
| Εκκλησάκι Άγιοι Πάντες | |
| Εκκλησάκι Άγιος Φανούριος | |
| Εκκλησάκι Άγιου Αθανασίου | |
| Εκκλησάκι Αγίου Γεωργίου | |
| Εκκλησάκι Αγίου Ιωάννη | |
| Εκκλησάκι Άη Γιάννη |
Explore Near Kalamata
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Kalamata
33 places within 15 km
- • Machaon's Grave
- • Ακρόπολη Αρχαίας Θουρίας
- • Αρχαία Θουρία
- • Δεξαμενή Αρχαίας Θουρίας
- • Θέατρο Αρχαίας Θουρίας
- + 4 more
- • Filoxenia Beach
- • Hobo
- • Kalamata Beach
- • Kalamata Beach
- • Oasi
- + 2 more
- • Κάστρο Καλαμάτας
- • Κάστρο Καπετανάκη
- • Κάστρο Μαντινείας
- • Κάστρο Πηδήματος
- • Κάστρο Σπιταλίου
- + 10 more
- • Μεγάλη Μαντίνεια
- • Φάρος Κιτριών
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kalamata
Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kalamata
What is the population of Kalamata?
Kalamata has a population of 54,100 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 553 people per square mile, spread across 97.8 square miles.
Is Kalamata expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Kalamata?
Kalamata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.
How is the job market in Kalamata?
There are 3,138 business establishments in the area.