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Ptolemaḯda, Greece

West Macedonia · Greece

Ptolemaḯda is a mid-size city in West Macedonia, Greece with a population of 30,045. Elevation: 1,998 ft (609 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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C+ Fair
30,045 Population 357/sq mi density
1,998 ft Elevation 609 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,064 Median Income
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Overall
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,064 median income

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About Ptolemaḯda

Ptolemaḯda

Ptolemaida is a town and a former municipality in the Kozani regional unit of Western Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality of Eordaia, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It is known for its coal (lignite) mines and its power stations.

People

Population30,045
Density357/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,064

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Population30,045
Population Density357 / sq mi
Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Coordinates40.5147°, 21.6786°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Macedonia
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$17,064

About Ptolemaḯda

Ptolemaḯda is a mid-size city in Greece (West Macedonia) with a population of 30,045. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet (609 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Ptolemaḯda is $17,064, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,743 business establishments.

Income: Ptolemaḯda vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$17,064
77% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,743

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ptolemaḯda

Ptolemaḯda has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 540 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.2°C / 34°F -9.6° / 13.2° 65.2
Feb 3.7°C / 39°F -7.7° / 16.5° 23.5
Mar 6°C / 43°F -4.5° / 19.7° 49.9
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F -0.4° / 24° 54.1
May 15.7°C / 60°F 4.2° / 28.5° 41.4
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 9.8° / 34.7° 40.8
Jul 25.3°C / 77°F 13° / 37.9° 25.5
Aug 25°C / 77°F 14.2° / 37.2° 33.4
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 7.1° / 33° 35.4
Oct 14°C / 57°F 4.6° / 27.8° 42.9
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F -2.8° / 21.5° 61.5
Dec 4.1°C / 39°F -5.8° / 14.6° 66.0
Ptolemaḯda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Greece avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Area84.1 sq mi (217.9 km²)
Population Density357/sq mi
Coordinates40.5147°N, 21.6786°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Greece avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,991 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 41 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 95 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 76 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 85 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 89 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 77 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 118 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 42 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 75 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 140 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 99 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 99 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 124 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 38 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 121 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 46 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 54 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 87 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 83 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 86 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in

Ptolemaḯda has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Ptolemaḯda

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
3ο ΓΕΛ Πτολεμαΐδας
Σ.Α.Ε.Κ. Πτολεμαΐδας
2ο Γυμνάσιο Πτολεμαΐδας
5ο Νηπιαγωγείο Πτολεμαΐδας
Educational Innovation ICT Hub - Ptolemaida - Regional Education Directorate of Western Macedonia
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Radio Stations near Ptolemaḯda

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenna 94 greek music, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Αμύνταιο 91.2 MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Καψούρα Πτολεμαΐδα greek folk, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
I.M. Καστοριάς 97.9 orthodox christian, religion MP3 128 kbps
Έρωτας 92 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Ble 93.3 Κοζάνη MP3 128 kbps
Σταθμός 99.5 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Λαϊκός 106.3 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 102.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ble 93.3 MP3 128 kbps
Ορθοδοξία και Παράδοση 103 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 224 kbps
Ράδιο Γρεβενά 101.5 greek folk, news talk MP3 320 kbps
Party 97.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Star Γρεβενά news, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Siatista 95.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Alpha Καστοριά news, pop MP3
Antennes Καστοριά news, pop MP3 320 kbps
Kastoria 91.5 greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lehovo florina, greek pop MP3 128 kbps
True Story 102.8 news talk, pop MP3 320 kbps
ERT Florina 96.6 99.1 ert, public radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ptolemaḯda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Kozani
Cartographic Museum
Historic Laographic Museum of Kozani
Paleontological & Historic Museum of Ptolemaida
Λαογραφικό και ιστορικό μουσείο Δροσοπηγής

Libraries in Ptolemaḯda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library of Kozani0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη ΤΕΙ Δυτικής Μακεδονίας0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Bus Stations in Ptolemaḯda

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #1831588583

Gas Stations in Ptolemaḯda

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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BP
EKO
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KAOIL
SHELL
Shell
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Banks in Ptolemaḯda

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piraeus Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Ptolemaḯda

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Ski Resorts Near Ptolemaḯda

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vasilitsa national ski centre 0.0 $0
Ski Center Mihajlovo 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ptolemaḯda

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZIMedium Airport
Eordaea AirfieldSmall Airport
Florina AirfieldSmall Airport
Kastoria National Airport AristotleKSOSmall Airport
Logovardi Sport AerodromeSmall Airport
Panagitsa AriportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ptolemaḯda

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Speedex Courier
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Churches & Religious Organizations in Ptolemaḯda

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ΑΓΙΑ ΒΑΡΒΑΡΑ
Αγία Τριάδα
Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Σκέπης Πτολεμαΐδας
Ιερος Ναός Κοιμήσεως της Θεοτόκου

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
609 m (1,998 ft)
Area
217.9 km² (84.1 mi²)
Postal Code
502 00
Website
ptolemaida.gr

🇬🇷 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 Ptolemaḯda

What is the population of Ptolemaḯda?

Ptolemaḯda has a population of 30,045 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 357 people per square mile, spread across 84.1 square miles.

Is Ptolemaḯda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,064, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ptolemaḯda?

Ptolemaḯda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ptolemaḯda?

There are 1,743 business establishments in the area.

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