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Pythagóreio, Greece

North Aegean · Greece

Pythagóreio is a small town in North Aegean, Greece with a population of 1,272. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,272 Population 28/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$14,904 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
$14,904 median income

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About Pythagóreio

Pythagóreio

Pythagoreio is a town and municipal unit on the island of Samos, North Aegean, Greece. Before the 2011 local government reform, Pythagoreio was a municipality. Since 2019, it is a municipal unit of East Samos. In 2021, the town's population was 7,515. It is the largest municipal unit in land area on Samos, at 164.662 km2 (63.576 sq mi). It shares the island with the municipal units of Vathy, Karlovasi, and Marathokampos. The archaeological remains in the town, known collectively as Pythagoreion, has designated a joint UNESCO World Heritage Site with nearby Heraion.

People

Population1,272
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,904

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,272
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates37.6910°, 26.9434°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceNorth Aegean
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,904

About Pythagóreio

Pythagóreio is a small town in Greece (North Aegean) with a population of 1,272. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Pythagóreio is $14,904, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 74 business establishments.

Income: Pythagóreio vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$14,904
80% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pythagóreio

Pythagóreio has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 689 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.5°C / 51°F 7.6° / 13.4° 139.9
Feb 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.8° 96.2
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F 8.9° / 16.1° 70.6
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.7° 50.8
May 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.1° 24.6
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 20.5° / 30.4° 2.9
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 23.4° / 33.2° 0.2
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 23.8° / 33.3° 0.3
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 19.8° / 28.8° 12.2
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 16.2° / 24.1° 41.7
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 12.3° / 19° 103.4
Dec 12.2°C / 54°F 9.4° / 15° 146.5
Pythagóreio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Greece avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates37.6910°N, 26.9434°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,841 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 94 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 147 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 52 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 59 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 123 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 144 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 140 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 107 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 114 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 121 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 16 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 17 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 118 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 145 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 98 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 129 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 123 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 141 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 143 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1956 CYCLADES Eruption + Earthquake 20.0 m 56 144 km
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 27 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 121 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 94 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 130 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 147 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 109 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 80 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - 2 97 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 94 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake - - 104 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 124 km
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 170 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
December 51°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Pythagóreio has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Pythagóreio

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ράδιο Σάμος 102 greek music, news talk MP3 160 kbps
Αρμονία 103.2 greek music, local news MP3 32 kbps
Θάλασσα και Παράδοση - MP3 320 kbps
Anemos 95.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pythagóreio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum
Archaeological Museum of Vathy
Dilek Peninsula National Park
Karlovasi Folklore Museum
Museum of tanning
Natural History Museum of the Aegean
Paschaleio Archaeoplakion
Samos Wine Museum
Tower Lycurgus Logothetis Museum

Libraries in Pythagóreio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Πανεπιστημιακή Βιβλιοθήκη "Χατζηγιάννειον"0.0

Hotels in Pythagóreio

21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antamoessa Villas
Belvedere
Damo
Doryssa Seaside Resort
Fillis
Fito Bay
Hera II
Hotel Naftilos
Hotel Naftilos
Hotel Naftilos
hotel Stratos
Kourous Bay
Lithos
Olympiada
Polyxeni
Potokaki Beachfront Hotel (till 2021 El Coral)
Pythaïs Hotel
Remezzo
SAMAINA HOTEL
Sandalis
The Lenox

Cafes in Pythagóreio

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay View
Beyond
Café Loft
Crêperie Café
Cup O
Enplo
Evita's
Gaia
Paradise Beach
Polyxeni
Remezzo
Summer Time Bar
Thea's Coffee Shop
Two Spoons
Zephyrus
ευζην
Περρή Ορέξεως

Theatres in Pythagóreio

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Theatre of the Pythagoreion

Monuments in Pythagóreio

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hellenistic villa
Hellenistic Villa
Pythagoras Statue

Castles in Pythagóreio

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Pythagorio
Lykourgos Tower

Gas Stations in Pythagóreio

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
AVIN
EKO
Marina Gas Station

Banks in Pythagóreio

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Pythagóreio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pythagóreio

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adnan Menderes International AirportADBLarge Airport
Milas Bodrum International AirportBJVLarge Airport
Samos AirportSMIMedium Airport
Alaçatı Airport-Small Airport
Bodrum-Imsık AirportBXNSmall Airport
Gaziemir Air Base-Small Airport
Ikaria AirportJIKSmall Airport
Kalymnos AirportJKLSmall Airport
Leros AirportLRSSmall Airport
Selçuk Efes AirportIZMSmall Airport
Yıldızlar Sportif Havaalanı-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pythagóreio

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Pythagoreion and Heraion of SamosCultural1992

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pythagóreio

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agia Pelagia
Agios Georgios
Agios Nikolaos
Agios Panteleimonas
Kapelle
Kapelle
Metamorfosis Sotiros
Panagia Eleousa
Profitis Ilias
Profitis Ilias
Αγίου Νικολάου

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Postal Code
83103

🇬🇷 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pythagóreio

Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos
Cultural · inscribed 1992
Many civilizations have inhabited this small Aegean island, near Asia Minor, since the 3rd millennium B.C. The remains of Pythagoreion, an ancient fortified port with Greek and Roman monuments and a spectacular tunnel-aqueduct, as well as the Heraion, temple o...

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 Pythagóreio

What is the population of Pythagóreio?

Pythagóreio has a population of 1,272 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles.

Is Pythagóreio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,904, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pythagóreio?

Pythagóreio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.

How is the job market in Pythagóreio?

There are 74 business establishments in the area.

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