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Mesolóngi, Greece
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Mesolóngi is a small city in West Greece, Greece with a population of 12,785. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Mesolóngi
Missolonghi or Mesolongi is a town in western Greece. It is the capital of the Aetolia-Acarnania regional unit, and the seat of the municipality of Iera Polis Mesolongiou. According to the 2021 census, the municipality has a population of 32,048 people, of whom 13,965 live in the town of Missolonghi. Missolonghi is known as the site of a dramatic siege during the Greek War of Independence, which resulted in the death of poet Lord Byron.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 12,785 |
| Population Density | 48 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3714°, 21.4315° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | West Greece |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.1 inches (815 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,280 |
About Mesolóngi
Mesolóngi is a small city in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 12,785. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Mesolóngi vs Greece
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Income
| Median HH Income | $17,280 |
| 77% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 742 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Mesolóngi
Mesolóngi has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (29°C), the coldest is Jan (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 264.2 sq mi (684.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3714°N, 21.4315°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 | 52 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 59 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 97 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 70 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 57 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 122 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 74 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 132 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 79 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 89 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 143 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 113 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 79 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 80 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | — | — | 91 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in |
Mesolóngi has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.5").
Schools in Mesolóngi
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Κέντρο Περιβαλλοντικής Εκπαίδευσης Μεσολογγίου | — | — | — | — |
| Επαγγελματικό Λύκειο Μεσολογγίου | — | — | — | — |
| 3ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Μεσολογγίου | — | — | — | — |
| 5ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Μεσολογγίου | — | — | — | — |
| 2ο Γυμνάσιο Μεσολογγίου | — | — | — | — |
| 1st High School of Messolonghi | — | — | — | — |
| 6ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Μεσολογγίου | — | — | — | — |
| Καλλιτεχνικό Γυμνάσιο – Λύκειο Ιερής Πόλης Μεσολογγίου | — | — | — | — |
| Palamaiki School | — | — | — | — |
| 1ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Μεσολογγίου | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mesolóngi
36 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sfera 102.2 | greek, pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Derti 98.6 | laika | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| Derti 107.7 | greek, mainstream | MP3 160 kbps | |
| sfera | pop | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Ιερά Μητρόπολις Άρτης 106.6 | byzantine, ecclesia | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Μοναδική Πολιτεία 96 - Αδελφότης Μεταμορφώσεως του Σωτήρος Ναυπάκτου | byzantine, ecclesia | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Λαϊκός 96.2 | folk, greek | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ράδιο Ακαρνανία 97.1 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Δυτικά 92.8 | greek folk, news | MP3 | |
| Ρυθμός 93.7 | greek music | AAC | |
| Ι.Μ. Αιτωλίας και Ακαρνανίας 106.3 | christian, orthodox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenna Star 103.5 | greek music, news | MP3 | |
| Glenti 892 | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Lepanto Ναύπακτος | greek, news | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Μοναδική Πολιτεία 96 | christian, orthodox | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Sfera 96.6 | greek, mainstream | MP3 | |
| Electricity Web | alternative rock, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ERT Patra 92.5 93.9 89.9 | ert, public radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Derti 105.7 | greek, laika | AAC | |
| derti | greek | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| Galaxy 106.1 | 80s, 90s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Derti 90.5 | greek folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Meraklis | disco, greek | OGG 128 kbps | |
| 2Day 104.5 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mad 107 Agrinio | mainstream, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Music Life 95.1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Derti FM 98.6 | greek, laiko | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| Sfera 98.7 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Orama 101.7 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Aria 107.4 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Picasso | folk, greek | MP3 | |
| Sfera 94.4 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sfera 98.9 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wave FM 97.4 | classic rock, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Picasso 102.7 | greek music | MP3 | |
| Galaxy FM 92.0 | classic hits, greek music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Mesolóngi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folklore Museum of Etoliko | ||||
| History and Art Museum of Messolonghi | ||||
| Municipal Museum of Artwork | ||||
| Palamas House | ||||
| Trikoupis House | ||||
| Αρχαιολογικό μουσείο Θέρμου | ||||
| Διέξοδος Diexodos | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Νιφοραίικων | ||||
| Μουσείο Άλατος | ||||
| Ξενοκράτειο Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο |
Libraries in Mesolóngi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ΔΙΕΞΟΔΟΣ | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mesolóngi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιχθυόσκαλα Μεσολογγίου |
Hotels in Mesolóngi
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mesolóngi
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mesolóngi
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Mesolóngi
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mesolóngi
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mesolóngi
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mesolóngi
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mesolóngi
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mesolóngi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mesolóngi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karpenisi Ski Center | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Mesolóngi
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aktion National Airport | PVK | Medium Airport |
| Andravida Air Base | PYR | Medium Airport |
| Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport | GPA | Medium Airport |
| Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos | ZTH | Medium Airport |
| Arachthos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dhokimion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Missolonghi Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mesolóngi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SPEEDEX - ΜΕΣΟΛΟΓΓΙ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mesolóngi
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapel of Saint Sostis | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Αγία Τριάδα Κλείσοβας | |
| Αγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Βασίλειος | |
| Αγιος Δημητριος | |
| Άγιος Λάζαρος | |
| Άγιος Νεκτάριος | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Παντελεήμων | |
| Αγιος Σπυριδων | |
| Αγιος Συμεών | |
| Άγιος Σώστης | |
| Απόστολος Παύλος | |
| Ζωοδόχου Πηγής | |
| Ιερός Ναός Μεταμόρφωσης του Σωτήρος |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Mesolóngi?
Mesolóngi has a population of 12,785 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 264.2 square miles.
Is Mesolóngi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,280, 77% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Mesolóngi?
Mesolóngi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.
How is the job market in Mesolóngi?
There are 742 business establishments in the area.