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Rízia, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Rízia is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 1,645. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,645 Population 109/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
23.0 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
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,768 median income

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About Rízia

Rizia is a village in the municipal unit of Vyssa in the northern part of the Evros regional unit in Greece. It is situated on the right bank of the river Ardas. The nearest large village is Kastanies to its northeast, on the Turkish border.

People

Population1,645
Density109/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population1,645
Population Density109 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates41.6249°, 26.4277°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (584 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Rízia

Rízia is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 1,645. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Rízia is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 95 business establishments.

Income: Rízia vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Rízia

Rízia has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 615 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -0.3° / 7.3° 66.0
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F 0.5° / 10.2° 51.0
Mar 9°C / 48°F 3.2° / 14.7° 53.0
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.9° 44.0
May 18.8°C / 66°F 12.1° / 25.6° 58.7
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.1° 42.2
Jul 25.8°C / 78°F 18.4° / 33.2° 40.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 18.4° / 33.2° 23.0
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 14.1° / 27.7° 37.8
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.1° 66.8
Nov 10°C / 50°F 5.5° / 14.6° 62.7
Dec 4.9°C / 41°F 1.4° / 8.4° 69.4
Rízia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above Greece avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates41.6249°N, 26.4277°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

798 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 136 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 136 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 140 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 144 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 136 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 150 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 147 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 146 km
Apr 13, 1995 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey M4.7 135 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 119 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 134 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 109 km
Jan 24, 2009 Western Turkey M4.6 146 km
May 24, 2014 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 140 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 74 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 139 km
Feb 8, 1995 22 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.5 144 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 144 km
May 24, 2014 22 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.5 142 km
Nov 23, 1999 5 km SW of Parvomay, Bulgaria M4.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 115 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 147 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake - 5 141 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 131 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Rízia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Rízia

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Έβρος Ορεστιάδα folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Μεθόριος greek music MP3 128 kbps
Mad 107 pop MP3 128 kbps
Euro Sky 100.4 folk, greek pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Evros local news, music MP3 192 kbps
RADYO AK (TR) - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Rízia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bayezıd II Külliyesi
Edirne Balkan Tarihi Müzesi
Edirne Lisesi Müzesi
Edirne Müzesi
Folklore and Traditional Museum of Metaxades
İlhan Koman Resim ve Heykel Müzesi
Milli Mücadele ve Lozan Müzesi
Museum of the Balkan Wars
Osman İnci Müzesi
Sultan II.Beyazıd Külliyesi ve Sağlık Müzesi
T. R. Trakya University Natural History Museum
Technological Museum of Metaxades
Μουσείο των Καραθεοδωρή
Исторически музей

Libraries in Rízia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Children's and Youth Library of Metaxades0.0
Edirne İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Library of Kyprinos0.0
Üniversite Merkez Kütüphanesi0.0
Üniversite Merkez Kütüphanesi0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Ορεστιάδας0.0

Farmers Markets in Rízia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ali Pasha Bazaar
Bedesten Çarşısı
Edirne Cumartesi Pazarı
Edirne Ulus Pazarı
Общински пазар Свиленград

Cafes in Rízia

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Billy's

Gas Stations in Rízia

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Rízia

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Airports Near Rízia

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daskal-Atanasovo Airfield-Small Airport
Pet Mogili Airstrip-Small Airport
Raykova Mogila Airfield-Small Airport
Tenevo Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rízia

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Τριάδας
Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Διονυσίου
Ιερός Ναός Ταξιαρχών

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Area
39.2 km² (15.1 mi²)
Postal Code
68014

🇬🇷 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 Rízia

What is the population of Rízia?

Rízia has a population of 1,645 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 15.1 square miles.

Is Rízia 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 Rízia?

Rízia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.

How is the job market in Rízia?

There are 95 business establishments in the area.

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