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Mytilene, Greece
North Aegean · Greece
Mytilene is a small city in North Aegean, Greece with a population of 28,322. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mytilene
Mytilene is the capital of the Greek island of Lesbos, and its port. It is also the capital and administrative center of the North Aegean Region, and hosts the headquarters of the University of the Aegean. It was founded in the 11th century BC.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 28,322 |
| Population Density | 683 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1077°, 26.5553° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | North Aegean |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.0 inches (634 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $14,904 |
About Mytilene
Mytilene is a small city in Greece (North Aegean) with a population of 28,322. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Mytilene vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $14,904 |
| 80% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,643 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Mytilene
Mytilene has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 634 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 41.5 sq mi (107.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 683/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1077°N, 26.5553°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 136 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 44 km |
| 1968 | LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 22 | 141 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 26 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 30 | 45 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | - | 563 | 17 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | 2 | 82 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Mytilene has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Mytilene
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Environmental Science | College | - | , |
| Department of Marine Sciences | University | - | , |
| Student club | University | - | , |
| University of Aegean | University | - | , |
| Τμήμα Γεωγραφίας | University | - | , |
| ΦΟΙΤΗΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΣΤΙΕΣ | College | - | , |
Schools in Mytilene
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ωδείο Νίκος Σκαλκώτας | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Δημοτικό, 1o Γυμνάσιο, Εσπερινό Γυμνάσιο, 1ο Λύκειο και 2ο Λύκειο Μυτιλήνης | - | - | - | - |
| Πειραματικό γυμνάσιο | - | - | - | - |
| 8ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Δημοτικό | - | - | - | - |
| 1ος Βρεφονηπιακός Σταθμός Μυτιλήνης | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Δημοτικό | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Γυμνάσιο & 4o Δημοτικό Μυτιλήνης | - | - | - | - |
| Μπουλάς | - | - | - | - |
| 7 ΝΗΠΙΑΓΩΓΕΙΟ | - | - | - | - |
| 9ο Δημοτικό | - | - | - | - |
| Μπίνειο | - | - | - | - |
| Π.Ε.Κ. | - | - | - | - |
| ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΤΗΡΙΑ ΠΛΑΤΩΝ | - | - | - | - |
| 5 ΝΗΠΙΑΓΩΓΕΙΟ | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο Γυμνάσιο | - | - | - | - |
| 10ο Δημοτικό | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Νηπιαγωγείο | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mytilene
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batı Radyo (TR) | classical | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 105FM | antifa news, electronic | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Mytilene
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum - New Building | ||||
| Ayvalık Anadolu Uygarlıkları Sergisi | ||||
| Ecclesiastical Byzantine Museum of Mytilene | ||||
| Folk Museum | ||||
| Halim Bey Municipal Art Gallery | ||||
| Museum Parelthon | ||||
| Olive press Museum | ||||
| Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi (Taksiyarhis Kilisesi) | ||||
| Taxiarchis Church (Museum) | ||||
| Theophilos Museum | ||||
| Λαϊκό μουσείο | ||||
| Μουσείο Βρανά | ||||
| Μουσείο Ούζου Βαρβαγιάννη | ||||
| Μουσείο Ρητίνης Αμπελικού | ||||
| Μουσείο Τεριάντ | ||||
| Ο κόσμος του ούζου | ||||
| Τσαρσί Χαμάμ |
Libraries in Mytilene
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayvalık İlçe Halk Kütüphanesi | 0.0 | |||||
| Sevim And Necdet Kent Library, Agios Yaninis Kilisesi | 0.0 | |||||
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ | 0.0 | |||||
| Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Μυτιλήνης | 0.0 | |||||
| Πανεπιστήμιο Βιβλιοθήκη | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mytilene
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altınova Semt Pazarı | |||||
| Armutçuk Semt Pazarı | |||||
| Küçükhan Ayvalık | |||||
| Sarımsaklı Semt Pazarı | |||||
| Semt Pazarı |
Hotels in Mytilene
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mytilene
63 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mytilene
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mytilene
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mytilene
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Mytilene
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mytilene
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mytilene
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mytilene
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mytilene
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mytilene
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mytilene
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mytilene
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mytilene
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | EDO | Large Airport |
| Çiğli Airbase | IGL | Medium Airport |
| Mytilene International Airport | MJT | Medium Airport |
| Assos Aviation Village Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bozcaada Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Pergamon Sport Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kaklıç Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sarımsaklı Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mytilene
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ACS COURIER | |
| Elta Courier | |
| FedEx | |
| Speedex | |
| Γενική Ταχυδρομική | |
| ΕΛΤΑ | |
| Ταχυδέμα | |
| ΤΑΧΥΔΡΟΜΕΙΟ |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mytilene
45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AGIOS SYMEON | |
| Church Angel of Holy Light | |
| Free Evangelical Church | |
| Metropoli | |
| Pentecostal | |
| Saint Apostles | |
| Saint George | |
| Saint Paul | |
| Saint Therapon | |
| Saint Thomais | |
| Saints Theodoroi | |
| ΑΓIA ΕΙΡΗΝΗ | |
| Αγία Κυριακή | |
| Αγία Μαρίνα & Άγιος Φανούριος | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| ΑΓΙΟΙ ΠΑΤΕΡΕΣ | |
| Άγιοι Τρεις Παίδες εν Καμίνω |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Mytilene
What is the population of Mytilene?
Mytilene has a population of 28,322 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 683 people per square mile, spread across 41.5 square miles.
Is Mytilene 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 Mytilene?
Mytilene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.
How is the job market in Mytilene?
There are 1,643 business establishments in the area.