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Neos Zygos, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Neos Zygos is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 572. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
572 Population 13/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$15,768 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
$15,768 median income

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About Neos Zygos

Neos Zygos

Neos Zygos is a village in the Kavala regional unit of Greece. It was created in the 1990s with a government grant for the housing of returned Pontic Greek expatriates from the Soviet Union. Between 1990 and 1993, 110 families were settled there. It was recognized as a settlement in 1991 as part of the community of Zygos. As part of the Kapodistrias reform, it became part of the municipality of Filippoi in 1997. Since the implementation of the 2010 Kallikratis Programme, together with Zygos, it constitutes the municipal community of Zygos which belongs to the municipal unit of Filippoi of the municipality of Kavala. According to the 2021 census it has a population of 365 inhabitants. Neos Zygos is located 12 km northwest of Kavala at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level. It is built near and west of the National Road 12, between the villages of Zygos (south), Palaia Kavala (southwest), Amygdaleona (north) and Polystylo (east).

People

Population572
Density13/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Population572
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates40.9857°, 24.3753°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Neos Zygos

Neos Zygos is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 572. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Neos Zygos is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: Neos Zygos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$15,768
79% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Neos Zygos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Greece avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area43.5 sq mi (112.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates40.9857°N, 24.3753°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,582 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 115 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 127 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 105 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 81 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 79 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 144 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 98 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 140 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 98 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 142 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 128 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 107 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 109 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 133 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 74 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 72 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 108 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 138 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 146 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 102 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 67 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 109 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 115 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 98 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in

Neos Zygos has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Neos Zygos

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Seven News 94.4 MP3 128 kbps
Ble 93 MP3 160 kbps
Πρωινή Καβάλα news, pop MP3 192 kbps
ΕΝΑ 90.5 MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 96.8 greek pop MP3 224 kbps
Δίαυλος 93 greek pop, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Τεριρέμ orthodox christian MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Δράμα 99.1 MP3 192 kbps
Ιερά Μητρόπολη Ξάνθης orthodox christian, religion MP3 256 kbps
Όμορφη Πόλη 89.9 greek music, news MP3 256 kbps
Λάμψη 105.7 greek, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Alpha Radio 88,6 Kavala AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital 107 MP3 192 kbps
Παλμός 103.2 folk, greek MP3 320 kbps
Μακεδόνισσα 106.4 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Alpha News Δράμα greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Kavala News news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Lobby 101.8 greek music, news talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Neos Zygos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Drama
Archaeological Museum of Filippoi
Archaeological Museum of Kavala
Halil Bey Mosque
Honey Museum
Olive and Oil Museum
Olive Oil Museum
The house of Mohamed Ali
Κέντρο Πληροφόρησης Εθνικού Πάρκου Οροσειράς Ροδόπης
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Δράμας
Μουσείο Κέρινων Ομοιωμάτων Θεόδωρου Κοκκινίδη
Τέμενος Σαντιρβάν
Τοbacco Μuseum

Libraries in Neos Zygos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Public Library of Drama0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Καβάλας "Βασίλης Βασιλικός"0.0

Farmers Markets in Neos Zygos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Λαϊκή Αγορά Καβάλας
Λαϊκή Αγορά Καβάλας 2

Gas Stations in Neos Zygos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Neos Zygos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kavala's Microbrewery

Stadiums & Teams in Neos Zygos

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Neos Zygos

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Neos Zygos

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitagroi AirstripSmall Airport
Xanthi AeroclubSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Neos Zygos

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Λυδία - Euromedica

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
71 m (233 ft)
Postal Code
655 00

🇬🇷 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 Neos Zygos

What is the population of Neos Zygos?

Neos Zygos has a population of 572 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 43.5 square miles.

Is Neos Zygos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,768, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Neos Zygos?

Neos Zygos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Neos Zygos?

There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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