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Megáli Vrísi, Greece
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Megáli Vrísi is a small town in Central Greece, Greece with a population of 989. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Megáli Vrísi
Lamia is a city in central Greece. The city dates back to antiquity, and is today the capital of the regional unit of Phthiotis and of the Central Greece region. According to the 2021 census, the Municipality of Lamia has a population of 66,657, while Lamia itself has 47,529 inhabitants. The city is located on the slopes of Mount Othrys, near the river Spercheios. It serves as the agricultural center of a fertile rural and livestock area.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 989 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8941°, 22.4751° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Central Greece |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.3 inches (618 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,168 |
About Megáli Vrísi
Megáli Vrísi is a small town in Greece (Central Greece) with a population of 989. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Megáli Vrísi vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,168 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 57 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 159.7 sq mi (413.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8941°N, 22.4751°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 | 76 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 57 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 81 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 68 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 104 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 57 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 85 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 109 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 38 | 143 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 78 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 114 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 161 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Megáli Vrísi has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.6").
Schools in Megáli Vrísi
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ο Γυμνάσιο Λαμίας | — | — | — | — |
| ΟΑΕΔ | — | — | — | — |
| 23ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Λαμίας | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Megáli Vrísi
45 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Λαϊκός 100.6 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μοναχική Διακονία 87.5 | christian, orthodox | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Marconi 96.1 | greek folk, news talk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Χρώμα 88.2 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Λαμία FM 1 | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ένα 102.5 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Volos Dee Jay 104.5 | electronic, hiphop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ιερά Μονή Παμμεγίστων Ταξιαρχών | orthodox christian, religion | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Ζημιά 94.5 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δειλινά 103 FM | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Βέρα Βόλος | greek, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Σφαίρα Θεσσαλίας 90.7 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ζημιά 96.5 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ένα Βόλος | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πήλιο 93.4 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Blue Heart 105.1 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Λάμψη 88.6 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ορθόδοξη Μαρτυρία 104 | christian, orthodox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Βόλος | greek, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 94.6 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πρώτος Τύπος Φαρσάλων | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Φυστίκι 95.8 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρούμελη News 98 | ethnic, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Χρώμα 98.5 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 96.2 FM1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μελωδία 88 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ιερά Μητροπόλη Φθιώτιδος 89.4 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 96 kbps | |
| HROMA - VOLOS 88.2 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Palmos 95 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lamia Polis 87.7 | greek music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cult 99.8 | pop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Avanti 97.7 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Volos 98.6 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Star Λαμία | greek, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Melody Music | folk, greek | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FM Αγκάθι/Agathi | — | MP3 | |
| Lamia DeeJay 91.2 | mainstream, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VolosRTV | internet radio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Kiss 98 | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nova 106 | acid, blues | MP3 | |
| Volos RTV 87.9 | adult hits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 101 Rock Lamia | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FORMedia 99.8 | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERT Volos 100.7 101.2 | ert, public radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Farsala Web Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Megáli Vrísi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Lamia | ||||
| Byzantine Museum of Phthiotis | ||||
| Pur pur gallery | ||||
| Radio Museum | ||||
| Κέντρο Ιστορικής Ενημέρωσης Θερμοπυλών | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Ανάβρας | ||||
| Μουσείο Εθνικής Αντίστασης | ||||
| Μουσείο Νεότερης Ελληνικής Ιστορίας | ||||
| Σιδηροδρομικό Μουσείο |
Libraries in Megáli Vrísi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Thessaly Library - Lamia Science/Physiotherapy Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Γενικά Αρχεία Κράτους Νομού Φθιώτιδας | 0.0 | |||||
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ | 0.0 | |||||
| Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Λαμίας | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Megáli Vrísi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτική Αγορά |
Cafes in Megáli Vrísi
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Megáli Vrísi
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Megáli Vrísi
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parnassos Ski Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Karpenisi Ski Center | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Χιονοδρομικό Κέντρο Πηλίου Αγριόλευκες | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Megáli Vrísi
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nea Anchialos National Airport | VOL | Medium Airport |
| Hellenic Sport Aviation Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kopaida Dimitra Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Molos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Myrini - Karditsa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Megáli Vrísi
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Άγιος Γεώργιος |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Megáli Vrísi?
Megáli Vrísi has a population of 989 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 159.7 square miles.
Is Megáli Vrísi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,168, 72% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Megáli Vrísi?
Megáli Vrísi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.
How is the job market in Megáli Vrísi?
There are 57 business establishments in the area.