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Potós, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Potós is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 815. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
815 Population 2,810/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.3 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 Potós

Potós

Limenaria is a village on the island of Thasos in northern Greece. The village numbers 2,428 residents and is the second largest settlement on the island of Thasos. The settlement is a popular tourist destination since the 1960s, with a 1.2 km long strand of beach and a number of smaller coves and pebbly beaches just to the west of the settlement next to the village of Trypiti (Τρυπητή), being the main tourist magnet for the locality. The village is also popular for tourists around the island for a visible view of the Holy Site of Mount Athos.

People

Population815
Density2,810/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population815
Population Density2,810 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates40.6115°, 24.6080°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (541 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Potós

Potós is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 815. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Potós is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: Potós vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Potós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Greece avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,810/sq mi
Coordinates40.6115°N, 24.6080°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,767 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 75 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 121 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 133 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 67 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 87 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 53 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 130 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 84 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 109 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 71 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 125 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 69 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 50 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 61 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 108 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 132 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 95 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 72 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 115 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 58 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 61 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 141 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 76 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 75 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 144 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 116 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Potós has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Potós

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Seven News 94.4 MP3 128 kbps
Πρωινή Καβάλα news, pop MP3 192 kbps
ΕΝΑ 90.5 MP3 128 kbps
Pemptousia FM athos, christian MP3
Μακεδόνισσα 106.4 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Παλμός 103.2 folk, greek MP3 320 kbps
Capital 107 MP3 192 kbps
Alpha Radio 88,6 Kavala AAC+ 128 kbps
Λάμψη 105.7 greek, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Lobby 101.8 greek music, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Kavala News news, pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Potós

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Thasos
Folklore Museum "Thasitiko House"
Folklore Museum of Limenaria
Honey Museum
Olive Oil Museum
Polygnotos Vagis Municipal Museum
Sculpture Park
Skala Potamia Folklore Museum
Sotirelis Olive Oil Museum
Theologos Folklore Museum
Wine Cellar

Libraries in Potós

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Community Library of Potamia0.0

Hotels in Potós

37 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEOLIS THASSOS PALACE
Aeolis Thassos Palace
AERIA HOTEL
Aeria Hotel
Akti
Alexandra Beach
Alexandra Elegance Bridging Generations
ANNA STUDIOS
Anna Studios
Asteria Studios
Asterias Studios
Astir Notos Hotel
Astris Sun Hotel
Atrium Hotel
Calma Living
Crystal Blue
Esperia
Euro Park Hotel
Green Velvet
Hotel Sirines
Hotel Sunset
Hotel Thassos
Iatrou Apartments
Kallisti Hotel
Kamari Beach Hotel
Kapahi Beach Hotel Potos
Kapahi Beach Hotel Thassos
Makedonia Hotel
Moonbeam Hotel
Panagiotas House
Royal Paradise
Studio Sirines
Studios Astris
Studios Irini
Studios River
Velo Studios
Villa Markos

Cafes in Potós

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach bar Psili Ammos
Oasis Beach Bar
Olympian Tasty Corner
Paraga

Gas Stations in Potós

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
EKO
Thassos Oil

Airports Near Potós

6 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Potós

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Saint Anthony Church
Ι.Ν. Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Postal Code
640 02

🇬🇷 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 Potós

What is the population of Potós?

Potós has a population of 815 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 2,810 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

Is Potós 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 Potós?

Potós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.

How is the job market in Potós?

There are 47 business establishments in the area.

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