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Kardítsa, Greece

Thessaly · Greece

Kardítsa is a mid-size city in Thessaly, Greece with a population of 32,789. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
32,789 Population 772/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
52.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$18,684 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,684 median income

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About Kardítsa

Kardítsa

Karditsa is a city in western Thessaly in mainland Greece. It is the largest city and the capital of the Karditsa regional unit. According to the 2021 census, the municipality of Karditsa has a population of 55,979, of whom 40,272 live within the city limits of Karditsa.

People

Population32,789
Density772/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,684

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population32,789
Population Density772 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates39.3649°, 21.9219°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceThessaly
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation52.9 inches (1,343 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$18,684

About Kardítsa

Kardítsa is a mid-size city in Greece (Thessaly) with a population of 32,789. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Kardítsa is $18,684, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,902 business establishments.

Income: Kardítsa vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$18,684
75% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,902

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Kardítsa

Kardítsa has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 796 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F -6.2° / 15.9° 95.6
Feb 6.2°C / 43°F -4.9° / 18.6° 57.3
Mar 8.3°C / 47°F -1.7° / 21.4° 82.7
Apr 12.3°C / 54°F 2° / 25.9° 61.3
May 17.7°C / 64°F 6.6° / 31.5° 39.1
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 12° / 37.9° 45.9
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 16.5° / 41.4° 23.0
Aug 27.5°C / 81°F 17.5° / 40.6° 35.6
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 10.1° / 35.8° 60.2
Oct 16.3°C / 61°F 7.5° / 29.9° 74.8
Nov 11.1°C / 52°F 0.3° / 23.7° 109.6
Dec 7°C / 45°F -2.2° / 16.7° 110.8
Kardítsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 317 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 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Greece avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.1 km²)
Population Density772/sq mi
Coordinates39.3649°N, 21.9219°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above Greece avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,929 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 89 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 112 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 49 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 116 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 126 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 116 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 50 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 110 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 108 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 60 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 128 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 121 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 121 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 58 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 107 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 107 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 131 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 120 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 143 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 120 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 2 118 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m - 119 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 122 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m - 126 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m - 132 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m - 132 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m - 112 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 112 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 116 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 138 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 126 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake - - 119 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake - 8 101 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake - - 130 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 127 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake - - 123 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake - - 119 km
1402 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake - - 146 km
-373 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Eruption + Earthquake - - 127 km
-426 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake - 2,500 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Kardítsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Kardítsa

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
1ο Δημοτικό & 1ο Νηπιαγωγείο - - - -
14ο Δημοτικό & 23ο Νηπιαγωγείο - - - -
8ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο - - - -
2ο & 15ο Νηπιαγωγείο - - - -
2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο - - - -
1ο Λύκειο - - - -
4ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο - - - -
3ο Γυμνάσιο - - - -
3ο Λύκειο - - - -
5ο Δημοτικό - - - -
Εσπερινό Γυμνάσιο-Λύκειο Καρδίτσας - - - -
18ο Δημοτικό - - - -
11ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο - - - -
Α' Παιδικός Σταθμός Καμινάδων - - - -
5ο Λύκειο - - - -
2ο & 5ο Γυμνάσιο. 2ο Λύκειο - - - -
Τεχνικό Λύκειο - - - -
10ο Δημοτικό σχολείο - - - -
3rd Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kardítsa

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ρυθμός 89.2 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Λαμία FM 1 news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bar Legend Radio blues, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Τρίκαλα folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Μετέωρα 90.3 greek, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Άνεμος 92 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Άγιος Οικουμένιος 102 ecclesia, greek MP3 96 kbps
Ι.Μ. Τρίκκης Γαρδικίου και Πύλης 102 orthodox christian, religion MP3 96 kbps
Ζυγός Τρίκαλα greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Paranomos greek folk, greek pop MP3
Ραδιοφωνική Λέσχη 97.6 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Merakia greek folk, greek traditional AAC
Στουρναραίικα 92.5 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Λαϊκός 88 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Πρώτο 99 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
HXO fm - MP3 64 kbps
Θεσσαλία 96 greek folk, greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Άγιος Δαμιανός 92.5 orthodox christian, religion MP3 320 kbps
Ηχόραμα 100.8 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 106.8 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Πρώτος Τύπος Φαρσάλων - MP3 192 kbps
ERT Ioannina 88.2 100.3 ert, public radio MP3 320 kbps
Free Central Greece pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Ραδιοφωνική Λέσχη 97,6 - MP3 128 kbps
905ROCK - MP3 192 kbps
Larissa DeeJay 95.7 - MP3 128 kbps
Avanti 97.7 pop MP3 128 kbps
Loud 88.8 mainstream, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Stournareika 92.5 fm Stereo - MP3 192 kbps
Oixalia pentecostalism, religion MP3 64 kbps
Deep Web Radio deep house MP3 320 kbps
EcoBeat GR chillout, downtempo AAC
Angel 102.8 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Proto 99 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Farsala Web Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Agrinio 93.7 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Agrinio - MP3 128 kbps
Lamia DeeJay 91.2 mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Roxx Radio rock MP3
FM Αγκάθι/Agathi - MP3

Museums in Kardítsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Αγροτικό Λαογραφικό Μουσείο
Αρχαιολογική Συλλογή Τρικάλων
Αρχαιολογκό Μουσείο Καρδίτσας
Κονάκι
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο
Λαογραφικό μουσείο Καναλίων
Μουσείο Λέγκως & Δημήτρη Κατσικογιάννη
Μουσείο Σαραντοπόρου
Μουσείο Τσιτσάνη
Μουσείο Χαρίλαου Φλωράκη
Μύλος

Libraries in Kardítsa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Παιδική και Νεανική βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Hotels in Kardítsa

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arni
Hotel Astron
Hotel Avra

Cafes in Kardítsa

23 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amano (Υψηλάντου)
Cadillac Records
Cafe A Mano
café ó zero
Calcio
Centrale
Charlot
Ciao
Cockatoo
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Fontaine
Grape
I'll Nostro
il sorpasso
JASMINE BISTRO
Lily's Cafe
Lis
Αυλή (2009)
Κεντρικόν
Ρεμπέτικο
Τα Φιλαράκια
Τόσο δα
Τρίπτυχο

Cinemas in Kardítsa

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Θερινός Κινηματογράφος Καρδίτσας

Theatres in Kardítsa

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Δημοτικό Κινηματοθέατρο

Clinics in Kardítsa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ΚΑΣΤΑΛΙΑ

Veterinaries in Kardítsa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Αγροτικό Κτηνιατρείο

Train Stations in Kardítsa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karditsa

Bus Stations in Kardítsa

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #5540774224
KTEL - Bus Station Terminal of Karditsa
Αφετηρία έναντι Ξενοδοχείου Άρνη
Αφετηρία Ηρώων Πολυτεχνείου
Αφετηρία Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ. Νομού Καρδίτσας

Gas Stations in Kardítsa

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AVIN
AVIN
AVIN
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
EKO
GR #5540983530
GR #888161853
Shell
SHELL
SHELL

Banks in Kardítsa

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
National Bank of Greece
National Bank of Greece
Piraeus Bank

Shopping Malls in Kardítsa

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Δημοτική Αγορά
Εμπορικό Κέντρο

Gyms in Kardítsa

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #8267009359

Stadiums & Teams in Kardítsa

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Ski Resorts Near Kardítsa

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Karpenisi Ski Center 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pertouli Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kardítsa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Larissa Air BaseLRASmall Airport
Molos Airfield-Small Airport
Myrini - Karditsa Airfield-Small Airport
Skotina Airfield-Small Airport
Terpsithea Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kardítsa

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
FedEx Express
SPEEDEX - ΚΑΡΔΙΤΣΑ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kardítsa

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helen
Church of Zoodochou Pigis Kaminadon
Saint Alexander
Αγια Ειρήνη Φανούριος Κλεοπας
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Δημήτριος
Άγιος ΝΙκόλαος
Άγιος Φανούριος
Εκκλησάκι Αγίου Ιωάννου Ρώσου
Ευαγγελίστρια
Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Παρασκευής
Μονή Δώδεκα Αποστόλων
Παρεκκλήσι Αγίας Αικατερίνης

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
67 m (220 ft)
Area
110.1 km² (42.5 mi²)
Postal Code
43131
Website
dimoskarditsas.gov.gr/
Twinned With
Capannoli

🇬🇷 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 Kardítsa

What is the population of Kardítsa?

Kardítsa has a population of 32,789 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 772 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.

Is Kardítsa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,684, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Kardítsa?

Kardítsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kardítsa?

There are 1,902 business establishments in the area.

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