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Komotiní, Greece
East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece
Komotiní is a mid-size city in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 45,631. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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About Komotiní
Komotini is a city in the region of East Macedonia and Thrace, northeastern Greece and its capital. It is also the capital of the Rhodope. It was the administrative centre of the Rhodope-Evros super-prefecture until its abolition in 2010, by the Kallikratis Plan. The city is home to the Democritus University of Thrace, founded in 1973. Komotini is home to a sizeable Muslim minority, which was exempted from the population exchange between Greece and Turkey. According to the 2021 census, the municipality of Komotini had a population of 65,243 citizens.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 45,631 |
| Population Density | 307 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1176°, 25.4059° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | East Macedonia and Thrace |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.9 inches (557 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,768 |
About Komotiní
Komotiní is a mid-size city in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 45,631. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Komotiní vs Greece
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Income
| Median HH Income | $15,768 |
| 79% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 2,647 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Komotiní
Komotiní has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (28°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 619 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 148.8 sq mi (385.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1176°N, 25.4059°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 132 km |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 144 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 69 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 92 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Komotiní has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Komotiní
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ο ΕΠΑΛ / 1ο ΓΕΛ Κομοτηνής | College | — | — |
| Democritus University of Thrace | University | — | — |
| Department of Greek Philology | University | — | Visit → |
| Lectorate of Romanian Studies | University | — | Visit → |
| Police Academy | College | — | Visit → |
| University of Thrace | University | 1973 | Visit → |
| Νομική | University | — | — |
| Ο.Γ.Ε.Ε.Κ.Α Δήμητρα | College | — | — |
| Παλαιά Νομική | University | — | — |
| Τμήμα Ιστορίας – Εθνολογίας ΔΠΘ | University | — | — |
| Τμήμα Κοινωνικής Πολιτικής | University | — | — |
Schools in Komotiní
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | — | — | — | — |
| Third Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| 1st Lyceum & 2nd Vocational Lyceum | — | — | — | — |
| 1ο Γυμνάσιο Κομοτηνής | — | — | — | — |
| 1o ΕΠΑΛ Κομοτηνής | — | — | — | — |
| 7 Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| 2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | — | — | — | — |
| 8ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Κομοτηνής | — | — | — | — |
| Ιεροσπουδαστήριο Κομοτηνής | — | — | — | — |
| 2ο Γυμνάσιο Κομοτηνής | — | — | — | — |
| 3ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | — | — | — | — |
| Α' ΒΦ Νηπιακός Σταθμός | — | — | — | — |
| 4ο Γυμνάσιο | — | — | — | — |
| 13ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Κομοτηνής | — | — | — | — |
| Μουσικό Γυμνάσιο - Λύκειο | — | — | — | — |
| 10ο Νηπιαγωγείο | — | — | — | — |
| 2ο Γενικό Λύκειο | — | — | — | — |
| 3ο Γυμνάσιο | — | — | — | — |
| 3ο Γενικό Λύκειο | — | — | — | — |
| 10ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Komotiní
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus 103.6 | news, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ροδόπη 95.5 | greek pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Χρόνος 87.5 | news talk, pop | MP3 | |
| Ρυθμός Κομοτηνής 103.1 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 | |
| DIAVLOS FM 99.2 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παρατηρητής 94 | music, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sky 99.2 | greek, mainstream | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sky 100.7 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ERT Komotini 98.1 91.2 | ert, public radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Focus FM 103.6 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Υπάρχω 103.7 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NRG 98.5 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Υπάρχω 101.4 | greek folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| NRG 92.4 | dance, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Focus 99.6 | music, news | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Sky FM 99,7 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sky 91.3 | greek, mainstream | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Focus 88.8 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NRG 89.5 | dance, mainstream | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Thrakifm 99.8 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NRG 101.5 | oldies, pop music | MP3 | |
| Polis 102.6 | folklore, greek | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Komotiní
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archæological Museum | ||||
| Byzantine Museum | ||||
| Caratheodory museum | ||||
| Carathéodory Museum | ||||
| City Museum | ||||
| Ecclesiastical Museum | ||||
| Folk Museum | ||||
| Folklore Museum of Xylagani | ||||
| Military Museum | ||||
| Nymfaia WW2 Bunker Military Museum | ||||
| Tavaniotis Mansion | ||||
| Thracian Museum of Education | ||||
| Μουσείο Καλαθοπλεκτικής των Ρωμά | ||||
| Παραδοσιακός οικισμός Σαρακατσαναίων |
Libraries in Komotiní
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of the New Mosque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Komotiní
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτική Αγορά Κομοτηνής |
Hotels in Komotiní
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Komotiní
42 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Komotiní
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Komotiní
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Komotiní
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Komotiní
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Komotiní
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Komotiní
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Komotiní
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Komotiní
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Komotiní
23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Komotiní
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Komotiní
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Komotiní
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Komotiní
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Komotiní
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandroupoli Democritus Airport | AXD | Medium Airport |
| Komotini Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Xanthi Aeroclub | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Komotiní
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hellenic Post | |
| SPEEDEX - ΚΟΜΟΤΗΝΗ | |
| Γενική Ταχυδρομική | |
| ΕΛΤΑ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Komotiní
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agia Sofia | |
| Agios Trefonas | |
| Chapel of St John | |
| Chapel of St. Athanasios | |
| New Mosque | |
| Old Mosque | |
| Άγιος Στυλιανός | |
| Εξωκκλήσιον Αγίου Αθανασίου | |
| Ι.Ν. Αγίου Κοσμά | |
| Ναός Κοίμησης Της Θεοτόκου | |
| Τζαμί Οσμανιέ |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Komotiní?
Komotiní has a population of 45,631 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 307 people per square mile, spread across 148.8 square miles.
Is Komotiní 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 Komotiní?
Komotiní enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.
How is the job market in Komotiní?
There are 2,647 business establishments in the area.