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Vamvakófyto, Greece

Central Macedonia · Greece

Vamvakófyto is a small town in Central Macedonia, Greece with a population of 1,061. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,061 Population 2/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$19,332 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
$19,332 median income

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About Vamvakófyto

Vamvakófyto

Vamvakofyto is a village in the municipal unit Sidirokastro, in the northern part of Serres regional unit, Greece.

People

Population1,061
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,332

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.5 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population1,061
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates41.1792°, 23.3960°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Macedonia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation20.5 inches (521 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,332

About Vamvakófyto

Vamvakófyto is a small town in Greece (Central Macedonia) with a population of 1,061. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Vamvakófyto is $19,332, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: Vamvakófyto vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$19,332
74% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vamvakófyto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 311 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Greece avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area522.2 sq mi (1,352.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates41.1792°N, 23.3960°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,239 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 94 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 120 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 59 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 70 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 138 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 131 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 129 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 48 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 136 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 113 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 112 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 148 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 120 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 57 km
Apr 10, 1994 0 km SE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.7 135 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 69 km
Aug 8, 2010 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece M4.6 72 km
Aug 10, 1993 14 km SSW of Néa Kallikráteia, Greece M4.6 114 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 71 km
Feb 1, 2023 22 km ENE of Leptokaryá, Greece M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 87 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 49 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Vamvakófyto has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 39°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Vamvakófyto

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Γαλαξίας 92.1 Σέρρες greek folk MP3 128 kbps
100 FM Radio 1 oldies, pop MP3 256 kbps
Ακρόαμα 94.6 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Polis 100 greek, mainstream MP3 64 kbps
Σοκολάτα 102.4 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Cosmos 93 greek music, news MP3 64 kbps
Ράδιο Κιβωτός 99.2 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 128 kbps
Σέρρες 98.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Κιβωτός 99.2 orthodox christian, religion MP3 128 kbps
E 103 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Rodon 95 alternative, electronica MP3 128 kbps
Sokolata 102,4 MP3 320 kbps
Notes 106 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Lemon 88.8 pop music MP3 128 kbps
101 Radio 1 pop, rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Vamvakófyto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Serres
Lachanas Military Museum
Roupel Fortress Museum
Sarakatsani Folk Museum
Εκκλησιαστικό Μουσείο Ι. Μ. Σερρών
Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας
Μουσείο φυσικής ιστορίας - Παλαιοντολογική έκθεση Θερμοπηγής
Τζιτζιρλί τζαμί
Къща-музей "Баба Ванга"

Libraries in Vamvakófyto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Cafes in Vamvakófyto

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Αστραπή

Gas Stations in Vamvakófyto

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
Silk

Breweries in Vamvakófyto

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Siris Craft Brewery
ΜΙΚΡΟΖΥΘΟΠΟΙΙΑ ΣΕΡΡΩΝ

Stadiums & Teams in Vamvakófyto

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Ski Resorts Near Vamvakófyto

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lailias Ski Centre 0.0 $0
Bansko Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Bansko 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vamvakófyto

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKGLarge Airport
Kolchiko AirfieldSmall Airport
Sedes Air BaseSmall Airport
Serres Emmanuel Pappas AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres-Chortero AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitagroi AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Vamvakófyto

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης ΑΜΕΑ Σερρών

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vamvakófyto

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Νικολάου
Μονή Τιμίου Σταυρού
Προφήτης Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Postal Code
623 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 Vamvakófyto

What is the population of Vamvakófyto?

Vamvakófyto has a population of 1,061 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 522.2 square miles.

Is Vamvakófyto expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,332, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Vamvakófyto?

Vamvakófyto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches.

How is the job market in Vamvakófyto?

There are 62 business establishments in the area.

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