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Lakkí, Greece

South Aegean · Greece

Lakkí is a small town in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 1,956. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,956 Population 13/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$24,732 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,732 median income

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About Lakkí

Lakkí

Lakki, known as Portolago until 1947, is a community on the Greek island of Leros, in the Dodecanese, at the head of Lakki Bay. The population was 2,093 at the 2021 census.

People

Population1,956
Density13/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,732

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,956
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates37.1334°, 26.8524°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceSouth Aegean
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (685 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,732

About Lakkí

Lakkí is a small town in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 1,956. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Lakkí is $24,732, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 113 business establishments.

Income: Lakkí vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$24,732
67% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)113

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lakkí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area150.3 sq mi (389.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates37.1334°N, 26.8524°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,883 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 55 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 112 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 115 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 121 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 127 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 92 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 83 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 79 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 85 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 136 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 78 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 47 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 131 km
Feb 10, 2025 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.3 117 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 69 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 56 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 115 km
Feb 4, 2025 21 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.3 129 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 93 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 95 km
1956 AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 10.0 m - 126 km
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 85 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m - 142 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 55 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 69 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake - - 147 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 143 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - 2 149 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 75 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake - - 54 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 67 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 5.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in

Lakkí has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Lakkí

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 Lakkí

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Kalymnos
Archäologisches Museum
Belenis tower
Maritime and Folklore Museum
Neoklassiko
Press Museum
Sea World
War Museum - underground (called "The Tunnel" museum

Libraries in Lakkí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal library of Leros0.0

Cafes in Lakkí

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Di Lago
Café Panino

Dentists in Lakkí

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #8920462419

Veterinaries in Lakkí

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vet care

Gas Stations in Lakkí

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
ΑΡΓΩ
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Banks in Lakkí

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NBG

Stadiums & Teams in Lakkí

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lakkí

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kos International Airport "Ippokratis"KGSLarge Airport
Samos AirportSMIMedium Airport
Astypalaia AirportJTYSmall Airport
Ikaria AirportJIKSmall Airport
Kalymnos AirportJKLSmall Airport
Leros AirportLRSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lakkí

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ACS Courier

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lakkí

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aghios Raphael
Aghios Spyiridhonas
Prophitis Ilias

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)

🇬🇷 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 Lakkí

What is the population of Lakkí?

Lakkí has a population of 1,956 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 150.3 square miles.

Is Lakkí 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 Lakkí?

Lakkí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches.

How is the job market in Lakkí?

There are 113 business establishments in the area.

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