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Lávara, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Lávara is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 1,447. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,447 Population 3/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$15,768 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,768 median income

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About Lávara

Lávara

Lavara is a town located in the eastern part of Evros regional unit. In 1821, Lavara participated in the Greek War of Independence and rose up against the Ottoman Empire. It was the seat of the municipality of Orfeas. It is located 2 km from Turkey and the western bank of the river Evros.

People

Population1,447
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population1,447
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates41.2696°, 26.3852°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (608 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Lávara

Lávara is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 1,447. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Lávara is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Lávara vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$15,768
79% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lávara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Greece avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area512.0 sq mi (1,326.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates41.2696°N, 26.3852°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 27, 2024.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 138 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 97 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 97 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 102 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 126 km
Jun 7, 2012 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 137 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 96 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 122 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 109 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 135 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 110 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 123 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 150 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 143 km
Apr 13, 1995 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey M4.7 117 km
May 24, 2014 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 100 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 85 km
Jan 24, 2009 Western Turkey M4.6 129 km
Jul 30, 2013 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 117 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 86 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 113 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 138 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 5 115 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 106 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Lávara has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Lávara

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Έβρος Ορεστιάδα folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Μεθόριος greek music MP3 128 kbps
Mad 107 pop MP3 128 kbps
Euro Sky 100.4 folk, greek pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Evros local news, music MP3 192 kbps
RADYO AK (TR) - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Lávara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Byzantine Museum of Didymoteicho
Folklore and Traditional Museum of Metaxades
Petrified Forest Museum
Silk Museum
Technological Museum of Metaxades
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Διδυμοτείχου
Παραδοσιακο Μουσειο
Στρατιωτικό Μουσείο Διδυμοτείχου

Libraries in Lávara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Children's and Youth Library of Metaxades0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Ορεστιάδας0.0

Farmers Markets in Lávara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Χωρος Λαικης Αγορας
Χωρος Λαικης Αγορας

Cafes in Lávara

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ευροπαρκο
Θανασης
Καφενειο Ακης
Καφενες
Τακης
Το Αγκυροβολι

Train Stations in Lávara

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lavara

Gas Stations in Lávara

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aegean
EKO
EKO
GR #855240532

Stadiums & Teams in Lávara

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Airports Near Lávara

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alexandroupoli Democritus AirportAXDMedium Airport
Keşan Air Base-Medium Airport
Raykova Mogila Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lávara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ταχυδρομειο

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lávara

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Αγιος Αθανασιος
Άγιος Δημήτριος
Αγιος Δημητριος
Εικονοστασι Νεκροταφειου
Εκκλησακι Ζωοδοχου Πηγης
Εκκλησια Ζωοδοχου Πηγης
Η Αναστασης
Ιερος Ναος Αγιων Αποστολων Πετρου και Παυλου
Κεροστασιο
Κοσμας ο Αιτωλος
Κωσταντίνου & Ελένης
Παναγι Πορταιτισα

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Postal Code
68004

🇬🇷 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 Lávara

What is the population of Lávara?

Lávara has a population of 1,447 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 512.0 square miles.

Is Lávara 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 Lávara?

Lávara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

How is the job market in Lávara?

There are 84 business establishments in the area.

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