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Monastiráki, Greece

West Greece · Greece

Monastiráki is a small town in West Greece, Greece with a population of 1,299. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,299 Population 48/sq mi density
922 ft Elevation 281 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
35.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,280 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,280 median income

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About Monastiráki

Monastiráki

Echinus or Echinos was an ancient Greek town of Acarnania. Legend has it that it was founded by a Greek mythological figure named Echinus. It is mentioned by the poet Rhianus, and appears in the list of cities of Acarnania transmitted by Pliny the Elder, who places it between Heraclea and Actium. The site of Echinus is near the modern town of Vonitsa, probably the kastro of Profitis Elias.

People

Population1,299
Density48/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,280

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Population1,299
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates38.8505°, 20.9446°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Greece
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation35.1 inches (891 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,280

About Monastiráki

Monastiráki is a small town in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 1,299. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Monastiráki is $17,280, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 75 business establishments.

Income: Monastiráki vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$17,280
77% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monastiráki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above Greece avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area27.0 sq mi (69.9 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates38.8505°N, 20.9446°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,829 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 145 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 127 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 111 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 146 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 45 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 83 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 81 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 144 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 120 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 145 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 73 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 138 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 62 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 58 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 125 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 28 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 71 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 99 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 77 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 2 111 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 118 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 148 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 131 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 131 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 113 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 127 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 89 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 57 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 45 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 123 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 36 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 114 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 118 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 111 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 63 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 71 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 131 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 124 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in

Monastiráki has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Monastiráki

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ιερά Μητρόπολις Άρτης 106.6 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 320 kbps
Μελωδία 101.1 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Άλφα 98.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Δημοτικό Ραδιόφωνο Πρέβεζας municipal, news MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 101.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Λευκάδας 96.7 municipal, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Λαϊκός 96.2 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
7 Μέρες 101.5 AAC+ 256 kbps
Πήγασος 106 greek traditional AAC+ 128 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
Ράδιο Ένα 87.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Glenti 892 MP3 64 kbps
Antenna Star 103.5 greek music, news MP3
Amvrakia 91.9 funk, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Amvrakia Fm 91.9 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Preveza Dee Jay 93.4 hiphop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Downtuned Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Prisma Πρέβεζα music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ionio 99.9 greek pop, mainstream AAC+ 128 kbps
Lefkatas 90.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3
Lefkatas 900.5 FM MP3
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
Orama 101.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Aria 107.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Monastiráki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Lefkada
Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis
Salaora Research and Information Center
Εκκλησία Μύτικα
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Μπαμπίνης
Μουσείο «Άγγελος Σικελιανός»
Μουσείο Κάστρου
Μουσείο Φωνογράφου

Libraries in Monastiráki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημόσια βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη "Χ. Κοντός"0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Νίκου Σβορώνου0.0
Χαραμόγλειος Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Monastiráki

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Ski Resorts Near Monastiráki

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pertouli Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Monastiráki

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aktion National AirportPVKMedium Airport
Kefallinia AirportEFLMedium Airport
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPAMedium Airport
Arachthos AirfieldSmall Airport
Dhokimion AirfieldSmall Airport
Margariti Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Missolonghi AerodromeSmall Airport
Zalongo AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Monastiráki

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Ioannis
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Κοσμάς του Αιτωλού

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens

🇬🇷 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 Monastiráki

What is the population of Monastiráki?

Monastiráki has a population of 1,299 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 27.0 square miles.

Is Monastiráki 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 Monastiráki?

Monastiráki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches.

How is the job market in Monastiráki?

There are 75 business establishments in the area.

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