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Karpenísi, Greece
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Karpenísi is a small city in Central Greece, Greece with a population of 6,888. Elevation: 3,110 ft (948 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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About Karpenísi
Karpenisi is a town in central Greece. It is the capital of the regional unit of Evrytania. Karpenisi lies within the valley of the river Karpenisiotis (Καρπενησιώτης), a tributary of the Megdovas, in the southern part of the Pindus Mountains. Mount Tymfristos lies directly to the north of the town, and the foothills of mount Kaliakouda are in the south. Karpenisi has a ski resort and is a popular destination, especially during winter.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 6,888 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,110 ft (948 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9122°, 21.7984° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Central Greece |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.6 inches (853 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,168 |
About Karpenísi
Karpenísi is a small city in Greece (Central Greece) with a population of 6,888. The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet (948 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Karpenísi vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,168 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 400 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below Greece avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,110 ft (948 m) |
| Area | 136.8 sq mi (354.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9122°N, 21.7984°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 70 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 88 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 87 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 71 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 125 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 126 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 146 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 107 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 147 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 107 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 125 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 476 | 110 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Karpenísi has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Karpenísi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.E.I. Lamias Annex of Karpenisi | University | — | — |
Schools in Karpenísi
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καρπενησίου | — | — | — | — |
| 2nd Secondary School Karpenisi | — | — | — | — |
| 3rd Elementary School Karpenisi | — | — | — | — |
| Special Elementary School Karpenisi | — | — | — | — |
| 4ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καρπενησίου | — | — | — | — |
| Karpenisi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Karpenisi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ε.Π.Α.Λ. Καρπενησίου | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Karpenísi
25 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ιερά Μητρόπολις Άρτης 106.6 | byzantine, ecclesia | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Πρώτο 99 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Glenti 892 | — | MP3 64 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 | |
| Λαϊκός 96.2 | folk, greek | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenna Star 103.5 | greek music, news | MP3 | |
| Ράδιο Ακαρνανία 97.1 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Δυτικά 92.8 | greek folk, news | MP3 | |
| Ι.Μ. Αιτωλίας και Ακαρνανίας 106.3 | christian, orthodox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 93.7 | greek music | AAC | |
| Agrinio 93.7 | greek folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EcoBeat GR | chillout, downtempo | AAC | |
| Aria 107.4 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Angel 102.8 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Orama 101.7 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Proto 99 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Music Life 95.1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Agrinio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Roxx Radio | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Meraklis | disco, greek | OGG 128 kbps | |
| 2Day 104.5 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mad 107 Agrinio | mainstream, pop music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Karpenísi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Resistance Museum | ||||
| Ιστορικό & Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Δικάστρου | ||||
| Ιστορικό και Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Μεγάλου Χωριού | ||||
| Ιστορικό και Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Παλιού Μικρού Χωριού | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Καραπιπέρη | ||||
| Μουσείο Εθνικής Αντίστασης | ||||
| Μουσείο Σαραντοπόρου | ||||
| Μουσείο Στάβλων |
Libraries in Karpenísi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημόσια Κεντρική Βιβλιοθήκη Καρπενησίου | 0.0 |
Hotels in Karpenísi
32 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Karpenísi
22 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Karpenísi
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Karpenísi
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Karpenísi
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Karpenísi
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Karpenísi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Karpenísi
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 Karpenísi
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dhokimion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Larissa Air Base | LRA | Small Airport |
| Missolonghi Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Myrini - Karditsa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Terpsithea Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Karpenísi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ΕΛΤΑ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Karpenísi
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aghia Paraskevi | |
| Aghios Efstathios | |
| Aghios Georgios | |
| Aghios Nektarios | |
| Agioi Evrytanes | |
| Agios Dimitrios | |
| Profitis Ilias | |
| Αγία Κυριακή | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Αγία Τριάδα | |
| Αγία Τριάδα | |
| Άγιοι Απόστολοι | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Βησσαρίωνας | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Karpenísi?
Karpenísi has a population of 6,888 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 136.8 square miles.
Is Karpenísi 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 Karpenísi?
Karpenísi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches.
How is the job market in Karpenísi?
There are 400 business establishments in the area.