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Pyrgetós, Greece

Thessaly · Greece

Pyrgetós is a small town in Thessaly, Greece with a population of 1,681. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,681 Population 14,008/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$18,684 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
$18,684 median income

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About Pyrgetós

Pyrgetós

Pyrgetos is a village in the Larissa regional unit, Thessaly, Greece. It was the seat of the former municipality of Kato Olympos, which has been part of the municipality of Tempi since 2011. Its elevation is 140 m. In 2021 its population was 1,373. It is located on the southeastern slopes of Mount Olympus, 4 km east of Rapsani, 34 km northeast of Larissa and 40 km south of Katerini. It is situated near the Delta of Pineios, which is a protected area, part of the Natura 2000 network. Remains of a Venetian bridge are situated at the place Leivadi.

People

Population1,681
Density14,008/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,684

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Population1,681
Population Density14,008 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates39.9187°, 22.5934°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceThessaly
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,684

About Pyrgetós

Pyrgetós is a small town in Greece (Thessaly) with a population of 1,681. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Pyrgetós is $18,684, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 97 business establishments.

Income: Pyrgetós vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$18,684
75% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pyrgetós experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Greece avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density14,008/sq mi
Coordinates39.9187°N, 22.5934°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,352 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 81 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 40 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 123 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 43 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 43 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 143 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 53 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 140 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 137 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 38 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 135 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 113 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 84 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 130 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 127 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 95 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 71 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 81 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 24 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m - 142 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 128 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 38 134 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake - 8 72 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 108 km
-426 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake - 2,500 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Pyrgetós has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Pyrgetós

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bar Legend Radio blues, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Ενημέρωση Κατερίνη folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Ελασσόνα 88.4 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Πανόραμα 100.8 greek, mainstream MP3
Siera 105.3 greek pop, mainstream MP3 256 kbps
Αλέξανδρος 106.3 greek pop, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
905ROCK - MP3 192 kbps
Larissa DeeJay 95.7 - MP3 128 kbps
ERT Kozani 100.2 100.6 ert, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Katerini Gas - MP3 128 kbps
Musica Radio electro, indie MP3

Museums in Pyrgetós

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Litochoro Maritime Museum
mansion of Georgios Mavros (Schwarz)
Olympus Geological History Museum
Αλεξανδρειον
Μουσείο θεσσαλικής ζωής οικογένειας Συρμακέζη

Libraries in Pyrgetós

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Αμπελώνα0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Pyrgetós

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pyrgetós

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Χιονοδρομικό Κέντρο Πηλίου Αγριόλευκες 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Pyrgetós

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKGLarge Airport
Nea Anchialos National AirportVOLMedium Airport
Agios Pavlos Airfield-Small Airport
Alexandria (Gidas) Airfield-Small Airport
Larissa Air BaseLRASmall Airport
Myrini - Karditsa Airfield-Small Airport
Sedes Air Base-Small Airport
Silata Airfield-Small Airport
Skotina Airfield-Small Airport
Terpsithea Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pyrgetós

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Archagel Michael
Church of Panayia
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Ζωοδόχος Πηγή
Ιερά Μονή Σωτήρος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
148 m (486 ft)
Postal Code
40007
Website
pirgetos.com

🇬🇷 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 Pyrgetós

What is the population of Pyrgetós?

Pyrgetós has a population of 1,681 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 14,008 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

Is Pyrgetós expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,684, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pyrgetós?

Pyrgetós has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

How is the job market in Pyrgetós?

There are 97 business establishments in the area.

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