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Míthymna, Greece

North Aegean · Greece

Míthymna is a small town in North Aegean, Greece with a population of 1,558. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,558 Population 80/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$14,904 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$14,904 median income

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About Míthymna

Míthymna

Mithymna is a town and former municipality on the island of Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality of West Lesbos, of which it is a municipal unit. Before 1919, its official name was Μόλυβος - Molyvos; that name dates back to the end of the Byzantine Era, but is still in common use today.

People

Population1,558
Density80/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,904

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population1,558
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates39.3678°, 26.1764°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceNorth Aegean
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (612 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,904

About Míthymna

Míthymna is a small town in Greece (North Aegean) with a population of 1,558. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Míthymna is $14,904, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 90 business establishments.

Income: Míthymna vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$14,904
80% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Míthymna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Greece avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates39.3678°N, 26.1764°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,566 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 M6.9 123 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 51 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 65 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 144 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 63 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 121 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 147 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 100 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 84 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 136 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 27 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 27 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 19 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 117 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 122 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 39 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 24 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 58 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 41 km
Jan 21, 2025 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey M5.0 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 77 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 105 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 139 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 51 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 123 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 30 39 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake - 563 27 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 97 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 134 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - 2 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Míthymna has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Míthymna

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mithymna Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Míthymna

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Batı Radyo (TR) classical AAC+ 64 kbps
105FM antifa news, electronic MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Míthymna

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Assos
Digital Museum Georgios Iakovidis
Gogos Mansion
Industrial olive oil production museum in Lesvos
Ottoman Bath Museum
Smintheion
Vareltzidiana's Mansion
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Συκαμινέας

Libraries in Míthymna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
mythimna library0.0
Δημοτική βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Hotels in Míthymna

25 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akti Hotel
Amfitriti
Aphrodite
Arion
Belvedere Lesvos
Delfinia Hotel & Bungalows
Elpis
Eryphilli Apartments
Gorgona Hotel
Hermes
Hotel Eftalou
Hotel Eftalou
Hotel Villa Daphne
Marianthi Paradise
Marilena
Mileja Inselgarten
Molivos View Studios
Molyvos I
Moongarden Village
Olive Press
Panselinos
Sea Horse
Sunrise Resort Hotel
Vida Balance Garden
Viva Mare

Cafes in Míthymna

13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bazaar
Blue Fox
Corner
Perasma
Sunset
Utopia
Αιγαίον
Βυζαντινό
Μπαλκονάκι
Μπρίκι
Το κομπολογάδικο
Το μικρό καφέ
Το παγκάκι

Castles in Míthymna

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Mithymna
Κάστρο Μολύβου

Gas Stations in Míthymna

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EKO

Airports Near Míthymna

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mytilene International AirportMJTMedium Airport
Assos Aviation Village Airport-Small Airport
Bozcaada Airport-Small Airport
Sarımsaklı Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Míthymna

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Kyriaki
Taxiarhis
Αγία Θεοκτίστη
Άγιος Ιγνάτιος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Παντελεήμονας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
51 m (167 ft)
Area
50.2 km² (19.4 mi²)
Postal Code
811 08

🇬🇷 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 Míthymna

What is the population of Míthymna?

Míthymna has a population of 1,558 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 19.4 square miles.

Is Míthymna expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,904, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Míthymna?

Míthymna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°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 24.1 inches.

How is the job market in Míthymna?

There are 90 business establishments in the area.

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