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Sofádes, Greece

Thessaly · Greece

Sofádes is a small city in Thessaly, Greece with a population of 6,355. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,355 Population 33/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
52.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$18,684 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
$18,684 median income

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About Sofádes

Sofádes

Sofades is a town and municipality in Thessaly, central Greece belonging to the regional unit of Karditsa. Its 2011 census population was 6,056 people and 18,864 for the municipality, including a large Romani community. Its elevation is around 120 m above sea level, and the economy is mainly agricultural. Sofades is located south of Palamas, southwest of Larissa, the capital of Thessaly, northwest of Lamia and southeast of Karditsa and Trikala. The native Greek inhabitants of the region are commonly known as Karagounides (Καραγκούνηδες).

People

Population6,355
Density33/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,684

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population6,355
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates39.3333°, 22.1000°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceThessaly
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation52.9 inches (1,343 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$18,684

About Sofádes

Sofádes is a small city in Greece (Thessaly) with a population of 6,355. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Sofádes is $18,684, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 369 business establishments.

Income: Sofádes vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)369

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sofádes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 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 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above Greece avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.5 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates39.3333°N, 22.1000°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above Greece avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,657 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 97 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 105 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 130 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 47 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 118 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 50 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 111 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 126 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 101 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 62 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 127 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 134 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 136 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 104 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 103 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 135 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 143 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 62 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 102 km
Feb 25, 1994 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

20 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 2 114 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m - 115 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 112 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m - 112 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m - 126 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m - 126 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m - 108 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 105 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 143 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 130 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 149 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 116 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake - - 114 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake - 8 86 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake - - 126 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 121 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake - - 116 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake - - 115 km
1402 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake - - 139 km
-373 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Eruption + Earthquake - - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in

Sofádes has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Sofádes

53 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ρυθμός 89.2 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Λαϊκός 100.6 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Bar Legend Radio blues, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Λαμία FM 1 news, pop MP3 128 kbps
HXO fm - MP3 64 kbps
Πρώτος Τύπος Φαρσάλων - MP3 192 kbps
Paranomos greek folk, greek pop MP3
Ηχόραμα 100.8 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Άνεμος 92 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Άγιος Δαμιανός 92.5 orthodox christian, religion MP3 320 kbps
Θεσσαλία 96 greek folk, greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Μετέωρα 90.3 greek, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Merakia greek folk, greek traditional AAC
Πρώτο 99 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Λαϊκός 88 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Στουρναραίικα 92.5 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Ραδιοφωνική Λέσχη 97.6 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Άγιος Οικουμένιος 102 ecclesia, greek MP3 96 kbps
Ζυγός Τρίκαλα greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Ι.Μ. Τρίκκης Γαρδικίου και Πύλης 102 orthodox christian, religion MP3 96 kbps
Φυστίκι 95.8 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Τρίκαλα folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Ρούμελη News 98 ethnic, news talk MP3 160 kbps
96.2 FM1 - MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 88 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Ιερά Μητροπόλη Φθιώτιδος 89.4 ecclesia, greek MP3 96 kbps
Ρυθμός 94.6 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 106.8 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Χρώμα 98.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Loud 88.8 mainstream, pop MP3 192 kbps
Palmos 95 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Larissa DeeJay 95.7 - MP3 128 kbps
905ROCK - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Stournareika 92.5 fm Stereo - MP3 192 kbps
Ραδιοφωνική Λέσχη 97,6 - MP3 128 kbps
Free Central Greece pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
ERT Ioannina 88.2 100.3 ert, public radio MP3 320 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
Farsala Web Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Agrinio 93.7 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Agrinio - MP3 128 kbps
101 Rock Lamia rock MP3 128 kbps
Lamia DeeJay 91.2 mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Roxx Radio rock MP3
FM Αγκάθι/Agathi - MP3
Star Λαμία greek, news MP3 96 kbps
Avanti 97.7 pop MP3 128 kbps
Cult 99.8 pop MP3 96 kbps
Lamia Polis 87.7 greek music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sofádes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Αγροτικό Λαογραφικό Μουσείο
Αρχαιολογκό Μουσείο Καρδίτσας

Libraries in Sofádes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Παιδική και Νεανική βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Dentists in Sofádes

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Praxis

Train Stations in Sofádes

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sofades

Bus Stations in Sofádes

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ΚΤΕΛ Σοφάδων

Gas Stations in Sofádes

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
EKO
EKO
EKO
GR #5533408965
GR #6988863365
REVOIL
REVOIL
SHELL
SHELL
SHELL
ΑΠ
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ
ΕΤΕΚΑ

Banks in Sofádes

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Karditsa
National Bank of Greece
Piraeus Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Sofádes

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Ski Resorts Near Sofádes

2 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 - - -

Airports Near Sofádes

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nea Anchialos National AirportVOLMedium Airport
Dhokimion Airfield-Small Airport
Larissa Air BaseLRASmall Airport
Molos Airfield-Small Airport
Myrini - Karditsa Airfield-Small Airport
Skotina Airfield-Small Airport
Terpsithea Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sofádes

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Αγία Παρασκευή
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Νικόλαος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
123 m (404 ft)
Area
16.3 km² (6.3 mi²)
Postal Code
433 00

🇬🇷 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 Sofádes

What is the population of Sofádes?

Sofádes has a population of 6,355 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

Is Sofádes 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 Sofádes?

Sofádes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sofádes?

There are 369 business establishments in the area.

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