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Kavála, Greece
East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece
Kavála is a mid-size city in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 54,027. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kavála
Kavala is a city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala regional unit.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 54,027 |
| Population Density | 1,243 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9396°, 24.4069° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.5 inches (546 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,768 |
About Kavála
Kavála is a mid-size city in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 54,027. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Kavála vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $15,768 |
| 79% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 3,134 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Kavála
Kavála has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 544 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 43.5 sq mi (112.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9396°N, 24.4069°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11 | 96 km |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 65 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 110 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 100 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in |
Kavála has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Kavála
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democritus University of Thrace (Kavala Campus) | University | - | Visit → |
| International Hellenic University (Kavala Campus - Branch of Drama) | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Kavála
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| Σχολικό Συγκρότημα Περιγιαλίου | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Γενικό Λύκειο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Γυμνάσιο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 24ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 22ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 19ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 18ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 17ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 14ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 13ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 20ό Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Γενικό Λύκειο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 15ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 11ο Νηπιαγωγείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 2nd High School of Kavala | - | - | - | - |
| 11ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 25th Primary School Kavala | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Γυμνάσιο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Γυμνάσιο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 7ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 10ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 5ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 21ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 9ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 12ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 16ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Γενικό Λύκειο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 7ο Γυμνάσιο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Νηπιαγωγείο Καβάλας | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kavála
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven News 94.4 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Γλέντι 101.1 | folk, greek | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Ble 93 | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Πρωινή Καβάλα | news, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ΕΝΑ 90.5 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 96.8 | greek pop | MP3 224 kbps | |
| Δίαυλος 93 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Τεριρέμ | orthodox christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο Δράμα 99.1 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ιερά Μητρόπολη Ξάνθης | orthodox christian, religion | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Όμορφη Πόλη 89.9 | greek music, news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 106 | greek, mainstream | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Xanthi Dee Jay 94.6 | electronic, hiphop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Ερωτικός 103 | greek music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Λάμψη 105.7 | greek, pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Alpha Radio 88,6 Kavala | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Capital 107 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Παλμός 103.2 | folk, greek | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Μακεδόνισσα 106.4 | greek, mainstream | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Underground GR | student radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Virus 105.5 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Goal 105.1 | pop, sports news | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Kral 100 | pop | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Alpha News Δράμα | greek, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Glenti FM | greek music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Kavala News | news, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Play 91.5 Fm Stereo (Gr Xanthi) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lobby 101.8 | greek music, news talk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kavála
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Filippoi | ||||
| Archaeological Museum of Kavala | ||||
| Halil Bey Mosque | ||||
| Honey Museum | ||||
| Olive and Oil Museum | ||||
| Olive Oil Museum | ||||
| Sculpture Park | ||||
| The house of Mohamed Ali | ||||
| Wine Cellar | ||||
| Μουσείο Κέρινων Ομοιωμάτων Θεόδωρου Κοκκινίδη | ||||
| Τοbacco Μuseum |
Libraries in Kavála
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Καβάλας "Βασίλης Βασιλικός" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kavála
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Λαϊκή Αγορά Καβάλας | |||||
| Λαϊκή Αγορά Καβάλας 2 |
Hotels in Kavála
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kavála
33 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kavála
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kavála
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kavála
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kavála
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kavála
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kavála
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kavála
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kavála
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kavála
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kavála
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kavála
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kavala's Microbrewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Kavála
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kavála
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport | KVA | Large Airport |
| Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sitagroi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Xanthi Aeroclub | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kavála
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hellenic Post | |
| SPEEDEX - ΚΑΒΑΛΑ |
Treatment Centers in Kavála
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Λυδία - Euromedica |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kavála
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Philippi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kavála
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aghios Nikolaos | |
| Church of Saint Therapon | |
| Church of the Holy Cross | |
| Αγία Μαρίνα | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Δημήτριος | |
| Άγιος Τρύφων | |
| Ι. Ν Αγίας Ειρήνης | |
| Ι. Ν. Αγίας Φωτεινής Σαμαρείτιδος | |
| Ι. Ν. Άγιος Λουκάς | |
| Ι. Ν. Αγίου Γεωργίου | |
| Ι. Ν. Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης | |
| Ι. Ν. Κοιμήσεως της Θεοτόκου | |
| Ι. Ν. Τιμίου Προδρόμου | |
| Ι.Ν. Αγίων Αναργύρων | |
| Ιερά Μονή Λαζαριστών | |
| Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Παύλου | |
| Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Σίλα | |
| Ιερός Ναός Μεταμόρφωσης Του Σωτήρως | |
| Ιν Ν. Αγίας Παρασκευής |
Explore Near Kavála
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Kavála
23 places within 15 km
- • Ancient Antisara
- • Dikili Tash
- • Philippi Rock Art
- • Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Ντικιλί Τας
- • Βραχοανάγλυφα
- + 1 more
- • Bomo Tosca Beach
- • Βρασίδας
- • Μπάτης
- • Νέα Καρβάλη
- • Παραλία Καλαμίτσας
- + 3 more
- • Ακρόπολη Φιλίππων
- • Κάστρο
- • Κάστρο Ακοντίσματος
- • Φρούριο Καβάλας
- • Οχυρό Β
- • Οχυρό Γ
- • Οχυρό Δ΄
- • Αρχαίο Θέατρο Φιλίππων
- • Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Ντικιλί Τας
🇬🇷 About Greece
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kavála
Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kavála
What is the population of Kavála?
Kavála has a population of 54,027 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 1,243 people per square mile, spread across 43.5 square miles.
Is Kavála expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,768, 79% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Kavála?
Kavála enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.
How is the job market in Kavála?
There are 3,134 business establishments in the area.