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Péta, Greece

Epirus · Greece

Péta is a small town in Epirus, Greece with a population of 1,952. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,952 Population 12/sq mi density
574 ft Elevation 175 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$15,768 Median Income
C+
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 Péta

Péta

Peta is a town and a former municipality in the Arta regional unit, Epirus, northwestern Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality of Nikolaos Skoufas, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 105.571 km2. Peta is located north of Amfilochia, northeast of Arta, south-southeast of Ioannina and east of Preveza. The Arachthos River and its reservoir lies to the northwest.

People

Population1,952
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Population1,952
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Coordinates39.1667°, 21.0347°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEpirus
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Péta

Péta is a small town in Greece (Epirus) with a population of 1,952. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Péta is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 113 business establishments.

Income: Péta vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)113

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Péta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 75°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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Greece avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area168.6 sq mi (436.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates39.1667°N, 21.0347°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 123 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 138 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 141 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 37 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 118 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 118 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 115 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 116 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 134 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 106 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 40 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 110 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 45 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 122 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 106 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 135 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 121 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 44 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 55 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 117 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 2 128 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m - 134 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m - 148 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m - 148 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m - 127 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 138 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 125 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 88 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 37 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 67 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological - - 150 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake - - 134 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 145 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - 476 99 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake - - 107 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake - - 142 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 96 km
1867 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - 223 117 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 147 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake - - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Péta has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 43°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Péta

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Πήγασος 106 greek traditional AAC+ 128 kbps
Πίνδος 107.7 greek traditional MP3 128 kbps
Ήπειρος 94.5 greek, traditional MP3 320 kbps
Δημοτικό Ραδιόφωνο Ιωαννίνων 98.7 municipal MP3
Ρωμαίος 94 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Ένα 87.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Λευκάδας 96.7 municipal, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 101.1 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
7 Μέρες 101.5 - AAC+ 256 kbps
Δημοτικό Ραδιόφωνο Πρέβεζας municipal, news MP3 128 kbps
Άλφα 98.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Ρυθμός 101.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Preveza Dee Jay 93.4 hiphop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Downtuned Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps
Prisma Πρέβεζα music, news MP3 128 kbps
Amvrakia 91.9 funk, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Amvrakia Fm 91.9 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Ioannina DeeJay 89.6 mainstream, pop MP3 192 kbps
Action 98.2 pop MP3 192 kbps
Kiss Fm 91.1 Ioannina - MP3 160 kbps
Ionio 99.9 greek pop, mainstream AAC+ 128 kbps
Lefkatas 90.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3
Spirto 104.7 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Lefkatas 900.5 FM - MP3

Museums in Péta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Arta
Folklore Museum of Arta
Garoufalios Stegi
Salaora Research and Information Center
Λαογραφικό μουσείο
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Παντελής Καραλής
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Πέτα
Μουσείο Κάστρου

Libraries in Péta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library of University of Ioannina (Arta)0.0
Skoufas Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Péta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Municipal Marketplace

Cafes in Péta

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Korfi
Point Cafe
Poup's Cafe
Γλάρος

Gas Stations in Péta

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
GR #208979096
SHELL

Stadiums & Teams in Péta

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Ski Resorts Near Péta

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Péta

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aktion National AirportPVKMedium Airport
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National AirportIOAMedium Airport
Arachthos Airfield-Small Airport
Dhokimion Airfield-Small Airport
Margariti Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Zalongo Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Péta

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Νικόλαος (Agios Nikolaos)
Μαηθανάσης

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
169 m (554 ft)
Postal Code
472 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 Péta

What is the population of Péta?

Péta has a population of 1,952 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 168.6 square miles.

Is Péta 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 Péta?

Péta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Péta?

There are 113 business establishments in the area.

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