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Moskhokhórion, Greece
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Moskhokhórion is a small town in Central Greece, Greece with a population of 822. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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About Moskhokhórion
Heraclea (Herakleia) in Trachis, also called Heraclea Trachinia, was a colony founded by the Spartans in 426 BC, the sixth year of the Peloponnesian War. It was also a polis (city-state).
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 822 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8281°, 22.4481° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Central Greece |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.9 inches (682 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,168 |
About Moskhokhórion
Moskhokhórion is a small town in Greece (Central Greece) with a population of 822. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Moskhokhórion vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,168 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 48 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8281°N, 22.4481°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 | 69 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 50 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 100 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 50 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 80 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 104 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 38 | 148 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 85 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 112 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 156 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Moskhokhórion has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Moskhokhórion
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Γυμνάσιο Μοσχοχωρίου | — | — | — | — |
| Δημοτικό Σχολείο Μοσχοχωρίου | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Moskhokhórion
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Λαϊκός 100.6 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| City 92 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Λαμία FM 1 | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ελληνικός 90.3 | greek | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Πρώτος Τύπος Φαρσάλων | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 94.6 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Φυστίκι 95.8 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Χρώμα 98.5 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρούμελη News 98 | ethnic, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 96.2 FM1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Λύχνος | pentecostal, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μελωδία 88 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ιερά Μητροπόλη Φθιώτιδος 89.4 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FM Αγκάθι/Agathi | — | MP3 | |
| Farsala Web Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 101 Rock Lamia | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lamia DeeJay 91.2 | mainstream, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Roxx Radio | rock | MP3 | |
| Star Λαμία | greek, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Avanti 97.7 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cult 99.8 | pop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Lamia Polis 87.7 | greek music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Palmos 95 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sirios 95.8 | greek music, news talk | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Moskhokhórion
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Lamia | ||||
| Byzantine Museum of Phthiotis | ||||
| Fokis Mining Park | ||||
| Pur pur gallery | ||||
| Radio Museum | ||||
| Κέντρο Ιστορικής Ενημέρωσης Θερμοπυλών | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Ανάβρας | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Βάργιανης | ||||
| Μουσείο Άρτου Αμφίκλειας | ||||
| Μουσείο Εθνικής Αντίστασης | ||||
| Μουσείο Νεότερης Ελληνικής Ιστορίας | ||||
| Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας | ||||
| Σιδηροδρομικό Μουσείο |
Libraries in Moskhokhórion
| 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 Moskhokhórion
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτική Αγορά |
Gas Stations in Moskhokhórion
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Moskhokhórion
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 Moskhokhórion
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 Moskhokhórion
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης | |
| Μονή Γενεσίου Θεοτόκου Δαμάστας | |
| Παναγία Θερμοπυλών | |
| Παναγιά Προυσιώτισσα |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Moskhokhórion?
Moskhokhórion has a population of 822 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 19.4 square miles.
Is Moskhokhórion 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 Moskhokhórion?
Moskhokhórion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.
How is the job market in Moskhokhórion?
There are 48 business establishments in the area.