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Maritsá, Greece

South Aegean · Greece

Maritsá is a small town in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 1,841. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,841 Population 7/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$24,732 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,732 median income

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About Maritsá

Maritsá

Pastida is a village on the Greek island of Rhodes. It is located slightly inland from the west coast on the northern tip of Rhodes, 5 miles from Trianta and 10 miles from Rhodes Town, on the foot of mount Philerimos. In Latin, the name of the village means "castle". It is a part of the municipal unit of Petaloudes.

People

Population1,841
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,732

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population1,841
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates36.3605°, 28.1171°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceSouth Aegean
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,732

About Maritsá

Maritsá is a small town in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 1,841. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Maritsá is $24,732, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 107 business establishments.

Income: Maritsá vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$24,732
67% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Maritsá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above Greece avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area256.2 sq mi (663.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates36.3605°N, 28.1171°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,985 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 89 km
Jul 15, 2008 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece M6.4 67 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 149 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 94 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 69 km
Jan 25, 2023 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece M5.9 80 km
Jun 19, 2009 90 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.8 116 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 41 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.7 90 km
Jan 30, 2020 63 km SE of Karpathos, Greece M5.7 135 km
Jul 9, 2012 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey M5.6 111 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 99 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 59 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 7 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 149 km
Jan 30, 2020 72 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece M5.5 136 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 97 km
Jan 28, 2020 69 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece M5.5 129 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 78 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. Earthquake 7.3 m - 118 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m - 12 km
1481 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 3.0 m - 41 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 89 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m - 52 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 106 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m - 81 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake - - 39 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 90 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake - - 88 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.8 in

Maritsá has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Maritsá

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Real Voice 99.5 greek music, news MP3 192 kbps
Mayday Records (TR) electronic, progressive house MP3 256 kbps
Αρχάγγελος 94.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Box Radio 104.9 deep house, house MP3 256 kbps
Λυχνάρι 91.4 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 94.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Πρώτο Ραδιόφωνο Ρόδου music, news talk MP3
Κόσμος 93.8 music, news MP3 128 kbps
FM Life 105.3 pop MP3 192 kbps
Rodos FM - MP3 128 kbps
Feel Good 104.9 mainstream, pop music MP3 256 kbps
88 FM Radio 1 - MP3 128 kbps
Akritas 94.8 sports news MP3
Sky Rodos news, news talk MP3 112 kbps
Notos News 97.8 - MP3 128 kbps
ERT Notio Aigaio 92.7 93.1 98.4 ert, public radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Maritsá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aghias Ekaterini Guest House
Archaeological Museum
Folk museum
Jewish Museum of Rhodes
Mineralogy Museum
Museum of Modern Greek Art
Museum of Modern Greek Art
Museum of Natural History
Palace of the Grand Master
Rhodes Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
Rhodes Toy Museum
Κέντρο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης- Παλιό Συσσίτιο
Λαογραφικό μουσείο Απολλώνων
Μουσείο Μέλισσας
Μουσείο Νεοελληνικής τέχνης

Libraries in Maritsá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kastellania-Municipal Library0.0
Muslim Library of Hafiz Ahmed Aga0.0
Rhodian Mansion0.0

Farmers Markets in Maritsá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Λαΐκή Αγορά Αγ.Δημητρίου

Hotels in Maritsá

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marietta Hotel
White Villa

Castles in Maritsá

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Old SAM site

Gas Stations in Maritsá

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Maritsá

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Mule's Brew

Stadiums & Teams in Maritsá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Maritsá

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dalaman International AirportDLMLarge Airport
Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"RHOLarge Airport
Maritsa Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maritsá

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Αγ. Ανάργυροι
Αγ. Ιωάννης
Ιερόs Naós
Μονή Σωτήρος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Postal Code
85106

🇬🇷 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 Maritsá

What is the population of Maritsá?

Maritsá has a population of 1,841 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 256.2 square miles.

Is Maritsá expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,732, 67% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Maritsá?

Maritsá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Maritsá?

There are 107 business establishments in the area.

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