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Préveza, Greece

Epirus · Greece

Préveza is a small city in Epirus, Greece with a population of 17,283. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,283 Population 67/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
34.7 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 Préveza

Préveza

Preveza is a city in the region of Epirus, northwestern Greece, located on the northern peninsula of the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf. It is the capital of the regional unit of Preveza, which comprises the southern part of Epirus. Preveza is connected to Aktio in Central Greece by the Aktio-Preveza Immersed Tunnel, the only undersea tunnel in Greece. The ruins of the ancient city of Nicopolis lie 7 kilometres north of Preveza.

People

Population17,283
Density67/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population17,283
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates38.9562°, 20.7505°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEpirus
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Préveza

Préveza is a small city in Greece (Epirus) with a population of 17,283. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Préveza is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,002 business establishments.

Income: Préveza vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,002

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Préveza

Préveza has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1012 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.6°C / 51°F 2.7° / 16.7° 161.7
Feb 11.4°C / 52°F 3.3° / 18.2° 62.7
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.2° 91.9
Apr 15.2°C / 59°F 9.1° / 23.1° 55.3
May 19.1°C / 66°F 13.5° / 27° 35.3
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 17.4° / 32.9° 30.5
Jul 27.5°C / 82°F 21.3° / 34.7° 13.4
Aug 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 35.5° 37.8
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 17.6° / 31.3° 81.9
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 14.6° / 27.3° 101.4
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 9.4° / 23.2° 167.6
Dec 13.1°C / 56°F 6° / 18.3° 172.7
Préveza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Greece avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area257.9 sq mi (668.0 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates38.9562°N, 20.7505°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 147 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 129 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 26 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 87 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 83 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 140 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 149 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 74 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 46 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 39 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 119 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 77 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 145 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 10 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 76 km
Apr 4, 2006 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 148 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 126 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 95 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 147 km
Sep 8, 2022 45 km SW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

19 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 2 132 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m - 138 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m - 133 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 147 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 96 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 55 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 26 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m - 136 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 34 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological - - 122 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake - - 138 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 113 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - 476 73 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake - - 83 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 142 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake - - 144 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 89 km
1867 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - 223 85 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake - - 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in

Préveza has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Préveza

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
3ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Πρέβεζας - - - -
ΤΕΧΝΙΚΟ ΛΥΚΕΙΟ - - - -
2ο ΛΥΚΕΙΟ ΠΡΕΒΕΖΑΣ - - - -
Νηπιαγωγείο - - - -
4o ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ - - - -
1ο Λύκειο Πρέβεζας - - - -
4ο Γυμνάσιο Πρέβεζας - - - -
5o Δημοτικό Σχολείο - - - -
2ο Γυμνάσιο Πρέβεζας - - - -
2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Πρέβεζας - - - -
1ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Πρέβεζας - - - -
6ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Πρέβεζας - - - -
1ο Γυμνάσιο Πρέβεζας - - - -
Ε.Κ.ΠΡΕΒΕΖΑΣ - - - -
ΜΟΥΣΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ - - - -
ΤΕΧΝΙΚΟ ΛΥΚΕΙΟ - Δ.ΙΕΚ - - - -
ΤΕΧΝΙΚΟ ΛΥΚΕΙΟ - Δ.ΙΕΚ - - - -
2ο Νηπιαγωγείο - - - -
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Παντοκράτορα - - - -
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Radio Stations near Préveza

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Λευκάδας 96.7 municipal, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 101.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Άλφα 98.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Δημοτικό Ραδιόφωνο Πρέβεζας municipal, news MP3 128 kbps
7 Μέρες 101.5 - AAC+ 256 kbps
Μελωδία 101.1 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Πήγασος 106 greek traditional AAC+ 128 kbps
Ράδιο Ένα 87.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Lefkatas 900.5 FM - MP3
Lefkatas 90.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3
Ionio 99.9 greek pop, mainstream AAC+ 128 kbps
Prisma Πρέβεζα music, news MP3 128 kbps
Downtuned Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps
Preveza Dee Jay 93.4 hiphop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Amvrakia 91.9 funk, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Amvrakia Fm 91.9 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Préveza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Arta
Archaeological Museum of Lefkada
Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis
Folklore Museum of Arta
Garoufalios Stegi
Karya Folklore Museum
Museum of Gramophone Radio Phonograph & Music
Salaora Research and Information Center
Εκκλησία Μύτικα
Μουσείο «Άγγελος Σικελιανός»
Μουσείο Κάστρου
Μουσείο Φωνογράφου

Libraries in Préveza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library of University of Ioannina (Arta)0.0
Skoufas Library0.0
Δημόσια βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη "Χ. Κοντός"0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Νίκου Σβορώνου0.0
Χαραμόγλειος Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Farmers Markets in Préveza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Municipal Marketplace

Hotels in Préveza

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CAPTAIN'S HOUSE
daLUZ Boutique Hotel
Dioni
Margarona Royal Hotel
Minos
Preveza City
Q Suites
ZIKAS HOTEL

Cafes in Préveza

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ADESSO CAFE
ALILA
Botiglia sto pelago
BOWLING
Caldo
DIEM
Fly Away
HB
MARCUS
MARCUS
MARCUS
Mikel
Mikel
ORANGE MECANIQUE
PREVERE
Spøt
Tsiras Cafe
Ρολόι

Cinemas in Préveza

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Θερινός Κινηματογράφος

Theatres in Préveza

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ανοιχτό θεατράκι πυροβολικού
Δημοτικό Κηποθέατρο

Monuments in Préveza

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ΓΟΡΓΟΝΑ-MERMAID

Castles in Préveza

9 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bastion of Vrysoula
Castle of Saint George
Fort of Laskara
Fort of Laskara
Fortress of Actium
Fortress of Agios Andreas
Fortress of Agios Georgios
Pantocrator Castle
St. Andrews Castle

Dentists in Préveza

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #10029157476

Veterinaries in Préveza

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #10029143539

Bus Stations in Préveza

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BUS TERMINAL
Σταθμός ΚΤΕΛ Πρέβεζας

Gas Stations in Préveza

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AVIN
AVIN
AVIN
BP
BP
BP
SHELL
SHELL
ΑΠ

Banks in Préveza

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Alpha Bank
Eurobank
National Bank of Greece
Piraeus Bank
Piraeus Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Préveza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Préveza

7 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
Missolonghi Aerodrome-Small Airport
Zalongo Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Préveza

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SPEEDEX - ΠΡΕΒΕΖΑ
ΕΛ.ΤΑ.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Préveza

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AGIA MARINA
Agios Athanasios
Agios Charalampos
Agios Georgios
Agios Konstantinos
Agios Nikolaos
Αγ. Βασίλειος
ΑΓ. ΕΙΡΗΝΗ
Άγ. Ιωάννης
ΑΓ. ΝΕΚΤΑΡΙΟΣ
Αγ. Παρασκευή
Αγ. Χρήστος
ΑΓ. ΧΡΙΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΣ
Άγιος Ανδρέας
ΑΓΙΟΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ
Παναγια Μαργαρωνα
Παναγία των Ξένων
Προφήτης Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Area
668.0 km² (257.8 mi²)
Postal Code
481 00
Website
dimosprevezas.gr/
Twinned With
Agros, Altea, Bad Kötzting, Bellagio, Bundoran, Chojna, Granville, Holstebro, Houffalize, Judenburg, Karkkila, Kőszeg, Marsaskala, Niederanven, Paphos, Prienai, Sesimbra, Sherborne, Sigulda, Siret, Spišská Nová Ves, Sušice, Tryavna, Türi Rural Municipality, Zvolen, Škofja Loka

🇬🇷 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 Préveza

What is the population of Préveza?

Préveza has a population of 17,283 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 257.9 square miles.

Is Préveza 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 Préveza?

Préveza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.

How is the job market in Préveza?

There are 1,002 business establishments in the area.

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