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Ligourión, Greece

Peloponnese · Greece

Ligourión is a small town in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 2,482. Elevation: 1,142 ft (348 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

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C+ Fair
2,482 Population 1,571/sq mi density
1,142 ft Elevation 348 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$20,196 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
$20,196 median income

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About Ligourión

Ligourión

Lygourio is a Greek small town located about the middle of Argolis prefecture. It is built at the foot of Arachnaion Mountain at a height of 370 meters, near the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Its population is 2482 inhabitants according to 2011 census. Lygourio is the seat of Epidavros municipality and Asklipieio municipal unit.

People

Population2,482
Density1,571/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$20,196

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Population2,482
Population Density1,571 / sq mi
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Coordinates37.6123°, 23.0377°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvincePeloponnese
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (587 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,196

About Ligourión

Ligourión is a small town in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 2,482. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet (348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Ligourión is $20,196, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 144 business establishments.

Income: Ligourión vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$20,196
73% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)144

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ligourión enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Greece avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,571/sq mi
Coordinates37.6123°N, 23.0377°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,438 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 146 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 110 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 139 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 54 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 75 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 93 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 112 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 119 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 131 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 97 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 113 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 82 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 129 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 126 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 111 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 125 km
Mar 26, 1993 10 km WSW of Epitálio, Greece M5.4 145 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 101 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 101 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 2 118 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 112 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 96 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 121 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 98 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 98 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 119 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 70 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 110 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 68 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 134 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 121 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 43 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 92 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 112 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 126 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 105 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 131 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 99 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 26 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Ligourión has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Ligourión

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Γυμνάσιο Ασκληπιείου
Γενικό Λύκειο Λυγουριού
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Λυγουριού
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Radio Stations near Ligourión

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sport FM 94.6 greek, sport MP3 128 kbps
Αντένα Αίγινα MP3 320 kbps
Radiobird jazz, rock MP3
ERT Tripoli MP3 128 kbps
Επικοινωνία 89.1 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Loutraki 87.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Cool 92.9 (US) MP3 96 kbps
Cool 90.7 80s, house MP3 192 kbps
Cool 106.8 pop MP3 128 kbps
Diva Fm 106.1 - Greece MP3 320 kbps
Ερμιονίδα greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Diva 91.6 dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Sport 96.3 music, sports news MP3
Diva 106.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Radio Dee Jay pop MP3 192 kbps
My Radio 89.6 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ligourión

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaelogical Museum
Archaelogical Museum of Epidavros
Childhood Museum "Stathmos"
Folk Art Museum
Katagogion
Komboloi Museum
Kotsiomitis Museum of Natural History
National Gallery
War Museum

Libraries in Ligourión

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ο Παλαμήδης0.0

Farmers Markets in Ligourión

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Street market
ΚΟΤΙΤΣΑΣ

Hotels in Ligourión

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avaton

Monuments in Ligourión

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Εκκλησία Αγίου Νικολάου, Αγίου Δημητρίου

Castles in Ligourión

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rio Castle

Gas Stations in Ligourión

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVIN
REVOIL
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Stadiums & Teams in Ligourión

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Ski Resorts Near Ligourión

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ziria Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ligourión

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elefsis Air BaseMedium Airport
Tanagra Air BaseMedium Airport
Dounis AirfieldSmall Airport
Lechaio AirfieldSmall Airport
Megara Air BaseSmall Airport
Sparti AirfieldSPJSmall Airport
Tatoi AirportSmall Airport
Tripolis Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ligourión

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ΚΕΦΙΑΠ Αργολίδας

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ligourión

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Sanctuary of Asklepios at EpidaurusCultural1988

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ligourión

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Ioannis
Church of Saint John the Gracious
Αγία Άννα
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Κοίμηση Θεοτόκου
Ναός Αγίου Βασιλείου

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
340 m (1,116 ft)
Postal Code
21054

🇬🇷 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ligourión

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus
Cultural · inscribed 1988
In a small valley in the Peloponnesus, the shrine of Asklepios, the god of medicine, developed out of a much earlier cult of Apollo (Maleatas), during the 6th century BC at the latest, as the official cult of the city state of Epidaurus. Its principal monument...

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 Ligourión

What is the population of Ligourión?

Ligourión has a population of 2,482 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 1,571 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

Is Ligourión expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ligourión?

Ligourión enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches.

How is the job market in Ligourión?

There are 144 business establishments in the area.

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