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Ráxa, Greece

Thessaly · Greece

Ráxa is a small town in Thessaly, Greece with a population of 673. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
673 Population 25/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$18,684 Median Income
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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 Ráxa

Sotira is a village located 4 km north of Trikala in the southcentral part of the Trikala regional unit, Greece. The settlement, which became part of the municipality of Trikala in 1883, was dissolved in 2011. Sotira had a population of 562 in 2001.

People

Population673
Density25/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,684

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population673
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates39.6106°, 21.7470°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceThessaly
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,684

About Ráxa

Ráxa is a small town in Greece (Thessaly) with a population of 673. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Ráxa is $18,684, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Ráxa vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ráxa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°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 423 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Greece avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.2 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates39.6106°N, 21.7470°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,002 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 60 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 142 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 110 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 40 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 146 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 37 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 99 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 122 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 138 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 112 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 43 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 36 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 135 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 136 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 134 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 139 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 97 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 133 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 118 km
Feb 25, 1994 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 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 2 147 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 149 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 141 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 142 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 110 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 144 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 118 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 149 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 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Ráxa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Ráxa

36 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ρυθμός 89.2 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Ραδιοφωνική Λέσχη 97.6 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 106.8 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Τρίκαλα folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Merakia greek folk, greek traditional AAC
Paranomos greek folk, greek pop MP3
Άνεμος 92 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Μετέωρα 90.3 greek, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Άγιος Οικουμένιος 102 ecclesia, greek MP3 96 kbps
Ι.Μ. Τρίκκης Γαρδικίου και Πύλης 102 orthodox christian, religion MP3 96 kbps
Ζυγός Τρίκαλα greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Ελασσόνα 88.4 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Star Γρεβενά news, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Στουρναραίικα 92.5 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Λαϊκός 88 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Πρώτο 99 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Antenna 94 greek music, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
HXO fm MP3 64 kbps
Θεσσαλία 96 greek folk, greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Άγιος Δαμιανός 92.5 orthodox christian, religion MP3 320 kbps
Party 97.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ηχόραμα 100.8 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Γρεβενά 101.5 greek folk, news talk MP3 320 kbps
Radio Stournareika 92.5 fm Stereo MP3 192 kbps
ERT Ioannina 88.2 100.3 ert, public radio MP3 320 kbps
Ραδιοφωνική Λέσχη 97,6 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lehovo florina, greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Free Central Greece pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Loud 88.8 mainstream, pop MP3 192 kbps
Agrinio MP3 128 kbps
Oixalia pentecostalism, religion MP3 64 kbps
Deep Web Radio deep house MP3 320 kbps
EcoBeat GR chillout, downtempo AAC
Angel 102.8 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Proto 99 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Agrinio 93.7 greek folk MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ráxa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Digital projection center of Meteora's history and culture
Documentation and Education Center of Theopetra Cave
Ethnographic Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Hellenic Culture Museum
Museum of Geological Formations of Meteora
Natural History Museum of Meteora & Mushroom Museum
Αρχαιολογική Συλλογή Τρικάλων
Αρχαιολογκό Μουσείο Καρδίτσας
Κονάκι
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο
Λαογραφικό μουσείο Καναλίων
Μουσειο Αχλαδεας
Μουσειο Αχλαδεας
Μουσείο Λέγκως & Δημήτρη Κατσικογιάννη
Μουσείο Τσιτσάνη
Μύλος
Σχολικό Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Πιαλείας

Libraries in Ráxa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Βιβλιοθήκη Καλαμπάκας0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Μουζακίου0.0

Farmers Markets in Ráxa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Κεντρική πλατεία Προδρόμου

Clinics in Ráxa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meteora Nephrolife

Gas Stations in Ráxa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SHELL

Stadiums & Teams in Ráxa

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Ski Resorts Near Ráxa

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Ráxa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZIMedium Airport
Larissa Air BaseLRASmall Airport
Myrini - Karditsa AirfieldSmall Airport
Terpsithea AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
122 m (400 ft)
Postal Code
42100

🇬🇷 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 Ráxa

What is the population of Ráxa?

Ráxa has a population of 673 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.

Is Ráxa 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 Ráxa?

Ráxa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 40°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 Ráxa?

There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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