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Lefkáda, Greece
Ionian Islands · Greece
Lefkáda is a small city in Ionian Islands, Greece with a population of 8,673. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lefkáda
Lefkada, also known as Lefkas or Leukas and Leucadia, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea on the west coast of Greece, connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Lefkada. It is situated in the northern part of the island, approximately 25 minutes by automobile away from Aktion National Airport. The island is part of the regional unit of Lefkada.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 8,673 |
| Population Density | 186 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8304°, 20.7044° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Ionian Islands |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.7 inches (906 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,464 |
About Lefkáda
Lefkáda is a small city in Greece (Ionian Islands) with a population of 8,673. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Lefkáda vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,464 |
| 70% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 503 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8304°N, 20.7044°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 2 | 128 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 148 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 130 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 146 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 145 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 82 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 41 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 38 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 123 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 20 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | - | - | 108 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1983 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 476 | 60 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 69 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in |
Lefkáda has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Lefkáda
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionian University | University | 1984 | Visit → |
Schools in Lefkáda
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2o Γυμνάσιο | - | - | - | - |
| 4o Dimotiko | - | - | - | - |
| 2o Δημοτικό σχολείο Λευκάδας | - | - | - | - |
| Δημοτικό σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lefkáda
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Λευκάδας 96.7 | municipal, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 101.9 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Άλφα 98.1 | greek, mainstream | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Δημοτικό Ραδιόφωνο Πρέβεζας | municipal, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 7 Μέρες 101.5 | - | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| Μελωδία 101.1 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πήγασος 106 | greek traditional | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο Ένα 87.6 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lefkatas 900.5 FM | - | MP3 | |
| Lefkatas 90.5 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 | |
| Ionio 99.9 | greek pop, mainstream | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Prisma Πρέβεζα | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Downtuned Radio | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Preveza Dee Jay 93.4 | hiphop, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amvrakia 91.9 | funk, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Amvrakia Fm 91.9 | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Lefkáda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Lefkada | ||||
| Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis | ||||
| Karya Folklore Museum | ||||
| Museum of Gramophone Radio Phonograph & Music | ||||
| Salaora Research and Information Center | ||||
| Εκκλησία Μύτικα | ||||
| Μουσείο «Άγγελος Σικελιανός» | ||||
| Μουσείο Κάστρου | ||||
| Μουσείο Φωνογράφου |
Libraries in Lefkáda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημόσια βιβλιοθήκη | 0.0 | |||||
| Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη "Χ. Κοντός" | 0.0 | |||||
| Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Νίκου Σβορώνου | 0.0 | |||||
| Χαραμόγλειος Βιβλιοθήκη | 0.0 |
Hotels in Lefkáda
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lefkáda
25 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lefkáda
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lefkáda
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lefkáda
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lefkáda
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lefkáda
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lefkáda
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lefkáda
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lefkáda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lefkáda
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aktion National Airport | PVK | Medium Airport |
| Kefallinia Airport | EFL | Medium Airport |
| Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport | GPA | Medium Airport |
| Arachthos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dhokimion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Margariti Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zalongo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lefkáda
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Speedex - Λευκαδα | |
| ΕΛΤΑ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lefkáda
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agh. Visarion | |
| Agia Marina | |
| Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Αγ. Παντελεήμονας | |
| Αγία Μαύρα | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Άγιοι Ανάργυροι | |
| Άγιος Αντώνιος | |
| Άγιος Αντώνιος | |
| Άγιος Βασίλειος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Δημήτριος | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης | |
| Άγιος Μηνάς | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Σπυρίδων | |
| Άγιος Χαράλαμπος | |
| Εισόδια της Θεοτόκου |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Lefkáda
What is the population of Lefkáda?
Lefkáda has a population of 8,673 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 186 people per square mile, spread across 46.6 square miles.
Is Lefkáda expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,464, 70% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Lefkáda?
Lefkáda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.
How is the job market in Lefkáda?
There are 503 business establishments in the area.