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Meligalás, Greece
Peloponnese · Greece
Meligalás is a small town in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 1,431. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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About Meligalás
Meligalas is a town and former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Oichalia, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 78.193 km2. Population 2,785 (2021).
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,431 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2167°, 21.9667° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Peloponnese |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.4 inches (771 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,196 |
About Meligalás
Meligalás is a small town in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 1,431. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Meligalás vs Greece
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Income
| Median HH Income | $20,196 |
| 73% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 83 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Meligalás
Meligalás has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 767 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 272.9 sq mi (706.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2167°N, 21.9667°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 | 122 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 93 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 139 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 111 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 129 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 135 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 141 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 46 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 20 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 126 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 104 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | — | — | 138 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Meligalás has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Meligalás
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτικό Σχολείο Μελιγαλά | — | — | — | — |
| Γυμνάσιο & Λύκειο Μελιγαλά | — | — | — | — |
| Πρώην Δημοτικό Σχολείο Νεοχωρίου | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Meligalás
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Κανάλι 1 Καλαμάτα | folk, greek | MP3 | |
| Δίαυλος 99.2 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Τρίπολης 91.5 | greek pop, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πολιτεία Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ι.Μ. Σπάρτης 88.8 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Μουσικός Παλμός 94.5 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Έμφασις | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88.6 Kanali 20 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλμός 90.5 | greek folk music | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ΔΙΑΥΛΟΣ FM 99.2 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kiss 89 | pop, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nt00 Radio | alternative, beats | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Apollon | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Free GR | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fly Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Antenna Νότιας Ελλάδας 97.2 | greek music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Arcadia Τρίπολη | greek, news | MP3 | |
| 99.7 Δίαυλος 1 | pentecostalism, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERT Kalamata 107.2 | ert, public radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Meligalás
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Messene Museum | ||||
| Archeological Museum of Messinia | ||||
| Folklore Museum of Nea Figaleia | ||||
| Historical and Folklore Museum of Kalamata | ||||
| Neda Physicogeographical Geological Museum | ||||
| Railwaypark | ||||
| The Victoria G. Karelias Collection of greek traditional costumes | ||||
| Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Λυκοσούρας | ||||
| Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χώρας | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Σελλά | ||||
| Στρατιωτικό Μουσείο Καλαμάτας |
Libraries in Meligalás
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palio Scholeio | 0.0 | |||||
| Κεντρική Βιβλιοθήκη Καλαμάτας | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Meligalás
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea market | |||||
| Weekly Market | |||||
| Ζωαγορά Κοπανακίου | |||||
| Κατάστημα | |||||
| Κεντρική Λαϊκή Αγορά Καλαμάτας |
Cafes in Meligalás
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Meligalás
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Meligalás
5 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Meligalás
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Meligalás
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Meligalás
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Meligalás
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Andravida Air Base | PYR | Medium Airport |
| Kalamata Airport | KLX | Medium Airport |
| Epitalion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sparti Airfield | SPJ | Small Airport |
| Triodos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tripolis Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Meligalás
102 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agia Kyriaki | |
| Agia Marina | |
| Agia Mavra | |
| Agia Paraskevi | |
| Agios Athanasios | |
| Agios Athanasios | |
| Agios Athanasios | |
| Agios Konstantinos | |
| Agios Panteleimon | |
| Assumption of Mary | |
| Assumption of Mary | |
| Assumption of Mary | |
| Chapel of Constantine and Helen | |
| Holy Triad | |
| Holy Triad | |
| Holy Triad | |
| Ioannis Prodromos | |
| Metamorphosis Savior | |
| Monastery of Archangels | |
| Prophet Elias |
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What is the population of Meligalás?
Meligalás has a population of 1,431 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 272.9 square miles.
Is Meligalás 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 Meligalás?
Meligalás enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.
How is the job market in Meligalás?
There are 83 business establishments in the area.