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Lýkeio, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Lýkeio is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 1,081. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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C+ Fair
1,081 Population 24/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$15,768 Median Income
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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 Lýkeio

Lýkeio

Sapes is a town and a former municipality in the Rhodope regional unit, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Maroneia-Sapes, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 354.596 km2. The population is 6,738 (2021).

People

Population1,081
Density24/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population1,081
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates41.0641°, 25.6857°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (592 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Lýkeio

Lýkeio is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 1,081. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Lýkeio is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 63 business establishments.

Income: Lýkeio vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lýkeio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Greece avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area45.7 sq mi (118.3 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates41.0641°N, 25.6857°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,007 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 90 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 75 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 81 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 71 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 81 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 127 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 90 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 96 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 142 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 82 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 100 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 137 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 126 km
May 24, 2014 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 84 km
Jul 30, 2013 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 87 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 73 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 130 km
Jun 5, 2025 38 km NW of Mýrina, Greece M4.6 129 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 146 km
May 24, 2014 22 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 140 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 126 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 65 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 90 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 139 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Lýkeio has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Lýkeio

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Focus 103.6 news, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Ροδόπη 95.5 greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Χρόνος 87.5 news talk, pop MP3
Ρυθμός Κομοτηνής 103.1 greek pop, mainstream MP3
DIAVLOS FM 99.2 MP3 128 kbps
Παρατηρητής 94 music, talk MP3 128 kbps
Sky 99.2 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Sky 100.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
ERT Komotini 98.1 91.2 ert, public radio MP3 256 kbps
Focus FM 103.6 MP3 128 kbps
Υπάρχω 103.7 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
NRG 98.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Υπάρχω 101.4 greek folk music MP3 320 kbps
NRG 92.4 dance, pop MP3 192 kbps
Focus 99.6 music, news MP3 320 kbps
Sky FM 99,7 MP3 128 kbps
Sky 91.3 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Focus 88.8 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
NRG 89.5 dance, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Thrakifm 99.8 MP3 128 kbps
NRG 101.5 oldies, pop music MP3
Polis 102.6 folklore, greek MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lýkeio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Musuem of Alexandroupolis
Ethnological Museum of Thrace
Tavaniotis Mansion
Εκκλησιαστικό Μουσείο Αλεξανδρούπολης
Ιστορικό Μουσείο Αλεξανδρούπολης
Μουσείο Καλαθοπλεκτικής των Ρωμά
Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας

Libraries in Lýkeio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Gas Stations in Lýkeio

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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AVIN
REVOIL
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Stadiums & Teams in Lýkeio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lýkeio

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alexandroupoli Democritus AirportAXDMedium Airport
Komotini AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
101 m (331 ft)
Area
118.3 km² (45.7 mi²)
Postal Code
693 00
Twinned With
Galatina

🇬🇷 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 Lýkeio

What is the population of Lýkeio?

Lýkeio has a population of 1,081 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 45.7 square miles.

Is Lýkeio 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 Lýkeio?

Lýkeio has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches.

How is the job market in Lýkeio?

There are 63 business establishments in the area.

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