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Kos, Greece
South Aegean · Greece
Kos is a small city in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 19,244. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kos
Kos or Cos is a Greek island, which is part of the Dodecanese island chain in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese, after Rhodes and Karpathos; it has a population of 37,089, making it the second most populous of the Dodecanese after Rhodes. The island measures 42.1 by 11.5 kilometres. Administratively, Kos constitutes a municipality within the Kos regional unit, which is part of the South Aegean region. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is the town of Kos.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 19,244 |
| Population Density | 742 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8930°, 27.2877° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | South Aegean |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.1 inches (739 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,732 |
About Kos
Kos is a small city in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 19,244. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Kos vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,732 |
| 67% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,116 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Kos
Kos has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (12.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 676 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 26.0 sq mi (67.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8930°N, 27.2877°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 121 km |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | - | 140 km |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 120 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 118 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 12 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 137 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 52 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 43 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | - | - | 10 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 36 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 6.1 in |
Kos has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Kos
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ακαδημία Εμπορικού Ναυτικού Καλύμνου | University | - | , |
Schools in Kos
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Elementary Public School of kos | - | - | - | - |
| 2o ΓΕΝΙΚΟ ΛΥΚΕΙΟ ΚΩ | - | - | - | - |
| Νηπιαγωγίο | - | - | - | - |
| 1 ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟ ΚΩ | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟ ΚΩ | - | - | - | - |
| ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΜΑΤΙΚΟ ΛΥΚΕΙΟ ΚΩ | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΚΩ | - | - | - | - |
| 5 ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΚΩ | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Κω | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kos
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proto Κως | greek, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλμός 94,9 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Έκφραση 97 | greek music, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μελωδία 106.9 | pentecostal, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| City 93 | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Kos | ||||
| Bodrum Maritime Museum | ||||
| Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology | ||||
| Halikarnas Balıkçısı Müzesi | ||||
| Hippocrates' Garden | ||||
| International Hipocratic Foundation of Kos | ||||
| Naval Museum of Kardamena | ||||
| Traditional House | ||||
| Traditional windmill | ||||
| UKKSA (Uluslararası Knidos Kültür Sanat Akademisi) | ||||
| Zeki Müren Arts Mueum | ||||
| Ιστορικό Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Κω |
Libraries in Kos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazım Hikmet Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Zai Yaşam Bodrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Zai Yaşam Bodrum | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar Turgutreis | |||||
| Dimotiki Agora | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market on Friday | |||||
| Ortakent Market | |||||
| Pazar | |||||
| Yalıkavak Tuesday Market |
Hotels in Kos
127 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kos
31 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kos
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kos
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kos
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kos
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kos
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kos
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kos
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kos
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kos
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kos
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kos
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | KGS | Large Airport |
| Milas Bodrum International Airport | BJV | Large Airport |
| Bodrum-Imsık Airport | BXN | Small Airport |
| Kalymnos Airport | JKL | Small Airport |
| Leros Airport | LRS | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kos
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ΕΛΤΑ | |
| ΕΛΤΑ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kos
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ag. Zaharias | |
| Agia paraskeuè | |
| AGIOI PANTES | |
| Agios Georgios | |
| Agnus Dei Catholic Church | |
| Defterdar Mosque | |
| Holy Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady | |
| Panagia Syntriani Kapelle | |
| Saint Paul | |
| St. George of Arrenagogeio | |
| Αγία Τριάδα | |
| ΑΓΙΟΙ ΠΑΝΤΕΣ | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης | |
| ΑΓΙΟΣ ΚΩΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ | |
| Άγιος Νεκτάριος | |
| Αγίος Νικολάος | |
| ΓΗΡΟΚΟΜΕΙΟ | |
| Ιερά Συναγωγή ισραηλιτικής κοινότητος Κω | |
| Παναγία Ελεημονήτρια | |
| ΠΑΝΑΓΙΑ Η ΦΑΝΑΙΡΩΜΕΝΗ |
Quick Facts
🇬🇷 About Greece
Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kos
What is the population of Kos?
Kos has a population of 19,244 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 742 people per square mile, spread across 26.0 square miles.
Is Kos expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,732, 67% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Kos?
Kos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.
How is the job market in Kos?
There are 1,116 business establishments in the area.