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Sápes, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Sápes is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 4,506. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,506 Population 99/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
23.3 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 Sápes

Sápes

Sapes is a town and a former municipality in the Rhodope regional unit, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Maroneia-Sapes, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 354.596 km2. The population is 6,738 (2021).

People

Population4,506
Density99/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population4,506
Population Density99 / sq mi
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates41.0286°, 25.6931°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (592 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Sápes

Sápes is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 4,506. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Sápes is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 261 business establishments.

Income: Sápes vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)261

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sápes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Greece avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area45.7 sq mi (118.3 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates41.0286°N, 25.6931°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,035 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 86 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 71 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 77 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 67 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 124 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 77 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 140 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 86 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 78 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 92 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 96 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 141 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 130 km
Jun 7, 2023 Bulgaria M4.6 133 km
May 24, 2014 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 81 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 77 km
Jun 5, 2025 38 km NW of Mýrina, Greece M4.6 126 km
Jul 30, 2013 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 83 km
May 1, 2020 6 km SW of Rakovski, Bulgaria M4.5 150 km
Apr 25, 2012 41 km SW of Kamariótissa, Greece M4.5 101 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
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 138 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 125 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 61 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 86 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - - 137 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake - - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Sápes has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Sápes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
6 Θέσιο Μιονοτικό Σχολείο Σαπών - - - -
Γυμνάσιο - - - -
Δημοτικό Σχολείο - - - -
Λύκειο - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sápes

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Focus 103.6 news, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Ροδόπη 95.5 greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Χρόνος 87.5 news talk, pop MP3
Ρυθμός Κομοτηνής 103.1 greek pop, mainstream MP3
DIAVLOS FM 99.2 - MP3 128 kbps
Παρατηρητής 94 music, talk MP3 128 kbps
Sky 99.2 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Sky 100.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
ERT Komotini 98.1 91.2 ert, public radio MP3 256 kbps
Focus FM 103.6 - MP3 128 kbps
Υπάρχω 103.7 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
NRG 98.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Υπάρχω 101.4 greek folk music MP3 320 kbps
NRG 92.4 dance, pop MP3 192 kbps
Focus 99.6 music, news MP3 320 kbps
Sky FM 99,7 - MP3 128 kbps
Sky 91.3 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Focus 88.8 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
NRG 89.5 dance, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Thrakifm 99.8 - MP3 128 kbps
NRG 101.5 oldies, pop music MP3
Polis 102.6 folklore, greek MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sápes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Musuem of Alexandroupolis
Ethnological Museum of Thrace
Tavaniotis Mansion
Εκκλησιαστικό Μουσείο Αλεξανδρούπολης
Ιστορικό Μουσείο Αλεξανδρούπολης
Μουσείο Καλαθοπλεκτικής των Ρωμά
Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας

Libraries in Sápes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Hotels in Sápes

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Δημοτικό Ξενοδοχείο Σαπών "Δενδράκι"

Cafes in Sápes

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Street One Cafe Bar

Theatres in Sápes

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Υπαίθριο Δημοτικό Θέατρο Σαπών - Δημήτριος Τσετινές

Castles in Sápes

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acropolis of Petrota
Tower at Mesimvria

Clinics in Sápes

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SAPES MEDICARE
Κέντρο Υγείας Σαπών Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς

Train Stations in Sápes

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kirki
Mesti

Bus Stations in Sápes

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ. Ν. Ροδόπης

Gas Stations in Sápes

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SHELL
SHELL - MESTI AUTOHOF
SILKOIL
ΑΠ

Stadiums & Teams in Sápes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sápes

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alexandroupoli Democritus AirportAXDMedium Airport
Komotini Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sápes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ελληνικά Ταχυδρομεία

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sápes

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Yukarı Mahalle Mescidi
Τζαμί Ατίκ
Τσαρσί τζαμί

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
101 m (331 ft)
Area
118.3 km² (45.7 mi²)
Postal Code
693 00
Twinned With
Galatina

🇬🇷 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 Sápes

What is the population of Sápes?

Sápes has a population of 4,506 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 45.7 square miles.

Is Sápes 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 Sápes?

Sápes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches.

How is the job market in Sápes?

There are 261 business establishments in the area.

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