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Lárisa, Greece
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Lárisa is a large city in Thessaly, Greece with a population of 146,926. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lárisa
Larissa is the capital and largest city of the Thessaly region in Greece. It is the fifth-most populous city in Greece with a population of 148,562 in the city proper, according to the 2021 census. It is also the capital of the Larissa regional unit. It is a principal agricultural centre and a national transport hub, linked by road and rail with the port of Volos and the cities of Thessaloniki and Athens. The municipality of Larissa has 164,095 inhabitants, while the regional unit of Larissa has a population of 268,963.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 146,926 |
| Population Density | 4,316 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6285°, 22.4211° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Thessaly |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.8 inches (451 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,684 |
About Lárisa
Lárisa is a large city in Greece (Thessaly) with a population of 146,926. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Lárisa vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,684 |
| 75% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 582 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 167 |
| Retail | 35 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Lárisa
Lárisa has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 419 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6285°N, 22.4211°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 139 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 119 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 143 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 137 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 38 | 138 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | - | 8 | 64 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 143 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| -426 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | - | 2,500 | 85 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Lárisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Lárisa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaiopolis University of Thessaly | University | - | Visit → |
| ICBS | College | - | , |
| Viopolis | University | - | , |
| Αβερώφειος Γεωργική Σχολή | University | - | , |
Schools in Lárisa
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Σχολείο Εβραϊκής Κοινότητας | - | - | - | - |
| 18ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 13ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 40o Νηπιαγωγείο | - | - | - | - |
| 9ος Παιδικός Σταθμός | - | - | - | - |
| 12ος Παιδικός Σταθμός | - | - | - | - |
| 12ος Παιδικός Σταθμός | - | - | - | - |
| 13ο Γυμνάσιο Λάρισας | - | - | - | - |
| 44ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 22ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| Karavana school | - | - | - | - |
| Εκπαιδευτήρια Ελένη Ράπτου | - | - | - | - |
| 17ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο ''ΑΧΙΛΛΕΥΣ'' | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Λύκειο Λάρισας | - | - | - | - |
| Θεωρία & Πράξη | - | - | - | - |
| 9ο Δημοτικό | - | - | - | - |
| Μουσικό σχολείο Λάρισας | - | - | - | - |
| 42ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 7ο ΕΠΑΛ | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Γυμνάσιο & 3ο Λύκειο Λάρισας | - | - | - | - |
| 25ο Δημοτικό Λάρισας | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Λύκειο Λάρισας | - | - | - | - |
| 25ο Δημοτικό | - | - | - | - |
| Ιδιωτικά Εκπαιδευτήρια Ντόλκος-Μπακογιάννης | - | - | - | - |
| 10ο Γυμνάσιο - Λύκειο | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | - | - | - | - |
| Φροντιστήριο Έκθεσης | - | - | - | - |
| Exandas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lárisa
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Legend Radio | blues, jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Πρώτος Τύπος Φαρσάλων | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ηχόραμα 100.8 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Θεσσαλία 96 | greek folk, greek pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HXO fm | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ελασσόνα 88.4 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Farsala Web Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Angel 102.8 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EcoBeat GR | chillout, downtempo | AAC | |
| 905ROCK | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Larissa DeeJay 95.7 | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lárisa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diachronic Museum of Larissa | ||||
| Doll museum of Larisa | ||||
| mansion of Georgios Mavros (Schwarz) | ||||
| Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Λάρισας – Μουσείο Γ. Ι. Κατσίγρα | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο Λάρισας | ||||
| Μουσείο Εθνικής Αντίστασης | ||||
| Μουσείο θεσσαλικής ζωής οικογένειας Συρμακέζη | ||||
| Μουσείο Σιτηρών και Αλεύρων | ||||
| Μουσείο Στρατιωτικής Κτηνιατρικής Υπηρεσίας | ||||
| Σιδηροδρομικό Μουσείο Λάρισας |
Libraries in Lárisa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library Gaiopolis University of Thessaly | 0.0 | |||||
| Βιόπολις | 0.0 | |||||
| Δημόσια Κεντρική Βιβλιοθήκη Κωνσταντίνος Κούμας | 0.0 | |||||
| Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Αμπελώνα | 0.0 | |||||
| Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Λάρισας | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lárisa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Βιολογική Αγορά Τρίτης | |||||
| ΖΩΡΑΣ Market | |||||
| Λαϊκή αγορά Νεάπολης | |||||
| Λαϊκή αγορά Σαββάτου | |||||
| Λαϊκή αγορά Σαββάτου | |||||
| Λαϊκή Αγορά Τετάρτης | |||||
| Παζάρι Λάρισας |
Hotels in Lárisa
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lárisa
159 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lárisa
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lárisa
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lárisa
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lárisa
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lárisa
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lárisa
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lárisa
10 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lárisa
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lárisa
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lárisa
49 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lárisa
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lárisa
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lárisa
13 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lárisa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Lárisa
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karpenisi Ski Center | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Χιονοδρομικό Κέντρο Πηλίου Αγριόλευκες | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lárisa
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kozani National Airport Filippos | KZI | Medium Airport |
| Nea Anchialos National Airport | VOL | Medium Airport |
| Agios Pavlos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Larissa Air Base | LRA | Small Airport |
| Myrini - Karditsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Silata Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skotina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Terpsithea Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lárisa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SPEEDEX - ΛΑΡΙΣΑ | |
| ΕΛΤΑ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lárisa
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ayos Yeoryos | |
| Holy Metropolitan Church of Saint Achillios | |
| Αγία Τριάδα | |
| Άγιοι Θεόδωροι | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Αντώνιος | |
| Άγιος Βησσαρίων | |
| Άγιος Ελευθέριος | |
| Άγιος Θωμάς | |
| Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Παντελεήμων | |
| Άγιος Χαράλαμπος | |
| Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου | |
| Ευαγγελίστρια | |
| Ζωοδόχος Πηγή | |
| Ιεράς Καρδιάς του Ιησού | |
| Ιερό Μητροπολιτικό Παρεκκλήσιο Αγίου Στυλιανού | |
| Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Γεωργίου Νεομάρτυρος | |
| Ιερός Ναός της Αναλήψεως του Σωτήρος |
Quick Facts
Around Lárisa
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Lárisa
12 places within 15 km
- • Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Β' Αρχαίου Θεάτρου Λάρισας
- • Βαλανείο
- • Βαλανείο
- • Γενί Τζαμί
- • Μπεζεστένι
- + 3 more
- • Μπεζεστένι Λάρισας
- • Πύργος Χαροκόπου
- • Α' Αρχαίο Θέατρο Λάρισας
- • Β' Αρχαίο Θέατρο Λάρισας
🇬🇷 About Greece
Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lárisa
What is the population of Lárisa?
Lárisa has a population of 146,926 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 4,316 people per square mile, spread across 34.0 square miles.
Is Lárisa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,684, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Lárisa?
Lárisa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches.
How is the job market in Lárisa?
There are 582 business establishments in the area, including 107 restaurants and food service locations.