Ródos, Greece
South Aegean · Greece
Ródos is a mid-size city in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 54,562. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ródos
Rhodes is the principal city and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Rhodes, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It has a population of approximately 56,000 with nearly 90,000 in its metropolitan area. Rhodes has been famous since antiquity as the site of Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The citadel of Rhodes, built by the Hospitallers, is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. The Medieval city is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
People
Climate
| Population | 54,562 |
| Population Density | 7,256 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4356°, 28.2220° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | South Aegean |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.5 inches (774 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ródos
Ródos is a mid-size city in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 54,562. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Climate in Ródos
Ródos has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Feb (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 773 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4356°N, 28.2220°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | - | 130 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | - | 3 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 52 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 91 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 43 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 115 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 70 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 96 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in |
Ródos has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Ródos
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegean University | University | - | , |
Schools in Ródos
15 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes National Higher School of Tourism Education | - | - | - | - |
| Boy Scout Headquarters | - | - | - | - |
| 8ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ρόδου | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Πειραματικό Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ρόδου | - | - | - | - |
| 12ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ρόδου | - | - | - | - |
| Παιδαγωγική Ακαδημία | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Επάλ Ρόδου | - | - | - | - |
| Venetoclion Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Ροδίων Αθλησης | - | - | - | - |
| 16 Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Βενετόκλειο 1ο ΓΕΛ - 3ο Γυμνάσιο - 3ο Δημοτικό | - | - | - | - |
| 5ο ΓΥΜΝΑΣΙΟ ΡΟΔΟΥ | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Επάλ Ρόδου | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Επάλ Ρόδου | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ρόδου | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ródos
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Voice 99.5 | greek music, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mayday Records (TR) | electronic, progressive house | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Αρχάγγελος 94.1 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Box Radio 104.9 | deep house, house | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Λυχνάρι 91.4 | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 94.5 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πρώτο Ραδιόφωνο Ρόδου | music, news talk | MP3 | |
| Κόσμος 93.8 | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM Life 105.3 | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rodos FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Feel Good 104.9 | mainstream, pop music | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 88 FM Radio 1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Akritas 94.8 | sports news | MP3 | |
| Sky Rodos | news, news talk | MP3 112 kbps | |
| Notos News 97.8 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERT Notio Aigaio 92.7 93.1 98.4 | ert, public radio | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Ródos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aghias Ekaterini Guest House | ||||
| Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Folk museum | ||||
| Jewish Museum of Rhodes | ||||
| Mineralogy Museum | ||||
| Museum of Modern Greek Art | ||||
| Museum of Modern Greek Art | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Palace of the Grand Master | ||||
| Rhodes Museum of Ancient Greek Technology | ||||
| Rhodes Toy Museum | ||||
| Κέντρο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης- Παλιό Συσσίτιο | ||||
| Μουσείο Μέλισσας | ||||
| Μουσείο Νεοελληνικής τέχνης |
Libraries in Ródos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kastellania-Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Muslim Library of Hafiz Ahmed Aga | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodian Mansion | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ródos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Λαΐκή Αγορά Αγ.Δημητρίου |
Hotels in Ródos
131 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ródos
69 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ródos
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ródos
5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ródos
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ródos
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ródos
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ródos
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ródos
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ródos
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ródos
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ródos
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ródos
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ródos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mule's Brew |
Stadiums & Teams in Ródos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ródos
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dalaman International Airport | DLM | Large Airport |
| Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" | RHO | Large Airport |
| Bodrum-Imsık Airport | BXN | Small Airport |
| Maritsa Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ródos
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ACS | |
| ELTA COURIER | |
| ELTA Post Office | |
| Post Office | |
| SPEEDEX - ΡΟΔΟΣ | |
| Γενική Ταχυδρομικη |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ródos
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval City of Rhodes | Cultural | 1988 |
| Medieval city of Rhodes |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ródos
57 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aghii Apostoli | |
| Aghios Konstantinos | |
| Aghios Nikolaos Cave | |
| Analipseos | |
| Analipsi | |
| Archangel Michael | |
| Cave of Archangel Michael Panormitis | |
| Church of St. Trinity | |
| Evagelismos | |
| Hamza Bey Mosque | |
| Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) | |
| Ibrahim Pasa Mosque | |
| John the Baptist | |
| Kahal Shalom | |
| Mehmet Aga Mosque | |
| Mitropoli | |
| Murat Reis Mosque | |
| Saint Irene | |
| San Francesco | |
| Santa Maria |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ródos
What is the population of Ródos?
Ródos has a population of 54,562 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 7,256 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ródos?
Ródos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.
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