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Poúlithra, Greece

Peloponnese · Greece

Poúlithra is a small town in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 598. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
598 Population 1/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$20,196 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,196 median income

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About Poúlithra

Poulithra is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Leonidio, southeastern Arcadia, Greece. It is situated on the Myrtoan Sea coast, at the foot of the eastern Parnon mountains. The community includes the small inland village Pyrgoudi. Poulithra is 7 km southeast of Leonidio, 14 km east of Kosmas, 19 km northwest of Kyparissi, Laconia) and 42 km east of Sparti. It is considered a traditional settlement.

People

Population598
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,196

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Population598
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Coordinates37.1094°, 22.8860°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvincePeloponnese
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,196

About Poúlithra

Poúlithra is a small town in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 598. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Poúlithra is $20,196, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Poúlithra vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$20,196
73% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Poúlithra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Greece avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area642.6 sq mi (1,664.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.1094°N, 22.8860°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,999 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 128 km
Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 93 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 125 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 109 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 135 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 21 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 129 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 135 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 139 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 137 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 87 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 146 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 136 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 142 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 68 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 89 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 91 km
Jun 25, 2018 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece M5.5 147 km
Apr 29, 1998 72 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 137 km
Mar 26, 1993 10 km WSW of Epitálio, Greece M5.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 8.6 m 124 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 100 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 149 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 145 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 136 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 136 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 127 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 124 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 93 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 102 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 100 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 142 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 150 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 77 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 140 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 105 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 139 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 138 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 142 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 69 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Poúlithra has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Poúlithra

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sport FM 94.6 greek, sport MP3 128 kbps
Μουσικός Παλμός 94.5 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Ι.Μ. Σπάρτης 88.8 ecclesia, greek MP3 64 kbps
Πολιτεία Σπάρτη folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Radiobird jazz, rock MP3
Fly Σπάρτη folk, greek MP3 64 kbps
Antenna Νότιας Ελλάδας 97.2 greek music, news MP3 96 kbps
Loutraki 87.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Cool 92.9 (US) MP3 96 kbps
Cool 90.7 80s, house MP3 192 kbps
Cool 106.8 pop MP3 128 kbps
Diva Fm 106.1 - Greece MP3 320 kbps
Ερμιονίδα greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Diva 91.6 dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Sport 96.3 music, sports news MP3
Diva 106.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Poúlithra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Πύργος Τσικαλιώτη

Hotels in Poúlithra

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alkyoni Apartments
Hotel Atalanti
Hotel Avra
Hotel Byzantinon
Hotel Cavo Kortia
Hotel Chelioti
Hotel Kyfanta
Hotel Myrtoo
Hotel Patelis
Paraliako
Smyros Resort

Cafes in Poúlithra

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Paradise
Cafe Romanza
Αποθήκη
Το καφέ της Χαράς

Castles in Poúlithra

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalogria castle
Kastraki

Stadiums & Teams in Poúlithra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Poúlithra

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sparti AirfieldSPJSmall Airport
Tripolis Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poúlithra

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Nikolaos
Άγιος Αντώνιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Ιερός Ναός Αγίων Αποστόλων
Προφήτης Ηλίας Τσιτάλια
Προφήτης Ηλίας Τσιτάλια

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens

🇬🇷 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 Poúlithra

What is the population of Poúlithra?

Poúlithra has a population of 598 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 642.6 square miles.

Is Poúlithra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Poúlithra?

Poúlithra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Poúlithra?

There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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