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Nigríta, Greece

Central Macedonia · Greece

Nigríta is a small town in Central Macedonia, Greece with a population of 4,947. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,947 Population 20/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$19,332 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,332 median income

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About Nigríta

Nigríta

Nigrita is a city and a former municipality in the Serres regional unit, Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Visaltia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 160.888 km2. It is situated in the wide plain south of the river Strymonas, at the northern foot of the Kerdylio mountains, in the southern part of the Serres regional unit. Nigrita is located 22 km south of Serres, and 92 km northeast of Thessaloniki.

People

Population4,947
Density20/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,332

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.5 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population4,947
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates40.9053°, 23.4994°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Macedonia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation20.5 inches (521 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,332

About Nigríta

Nigríta is a small town in Greece (Central Macedonia) with a population of 4,947. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Nigríta is $19,332, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 287 business establishments.

Income: Nigríta vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$19,332
74% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)287

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Nigríta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 311 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Greece avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area254.2 sq mi (658.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates40.9053°N, 23.4994°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,483 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 101 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 140 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 121 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 90 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 79 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 38 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 98 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 100 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 108 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 104 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 82 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 70 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 147 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 81 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 92 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 117 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 76 km
Apr 10, 1994 0 km SE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.7 103 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 38 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 11 131 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 56 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 27 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
February 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Nigríta has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Nigríta

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Νιγρίτας - - - -
Παιδικός Σταθμός - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nigríta

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Γαλαξίας 92.1 Σέρρες greek folk MP3 128 kbps
100 FM Radio 1 oldies, pop MP3 256 kbps
Ακρόαμα 94.6 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Polis 100 greek, mainstream MP3 64 kbps
Σοκολάτα 102.4 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Cosmos 93 greek music, news MP3 64 kbps
Ράδιο Κιβωτός 99.2 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 128 kbps
Σέρρες 98.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Κιβωτός 99.2 orthodox christian, religion MP3 128 kbps
E 103 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Rodon 95 alternative, electronica MP3 128 kbps
Sokolata 102,4 - MP3 320 kbps
Notes 106 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Lemon 88.8 pop music MP3 128 kbps
101 Radio 1 pop, rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Nigríta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Serres
Laographic museum
Sarakatsani Folk Museum
Tobacco Museum
Εκκλησιαστικό Μουσείο Ι. Μ. Σερρών
Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας
Τζιτζιρλί τζαμί

Libraries in Nigríta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Πνευματικό Κέντρο Πεντάπολης0.0

Castles in Nigríta

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Κάστρο Χουμνικού
Πύργος Νιγρίτας

Gas Stations in Nigríta

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
AVIN
KAOIL

Banks in Nigríta

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eurobank Ergasias
National Bank of Greece

Breweries in Nigríta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Siris Craft Brewery
ΜΙΚΡΟΖΥΘΟΠΟΙΙΑ ΣΕΡΡΩΝ

Stadiums & Teams in Nigríta

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Nigríta

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Nigríta

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKGLarge Airport
Agios Pavlos Airfield-Small Airport
Kolchiko Airfield-Small Airport
Sedes Air Base-Small Airport
Serres Emmanuel Pappas Airfield-Small Airport
Serres-Chortero Airfield-Small Airport
Silata Airfield-Small Airport
Sitagroi Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Nigríta

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης ΑΜΕΑ Σερρών

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nigríta

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Georgios church
Αγία Παρασκευή

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
67 m (220 ft)
Area
658.3 km² (254.1 mi²)
Postal Code
622 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 Nigríta

What is the population of Nigríta?

Nigríta has a population of 4,947 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 254.2 square miles.

Is Nigríta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,332, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Nigríta?

Nigríta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches.

How is the job market in Nigríta?

There are 287 business establishments in the area.

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