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Vamvakoú, Greece
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Vamvakoú is a small town in Thessaly, Greece with a population of 1,104. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Vamvakoú
Farsala, known in Antiquity as Pharsalos, is a town in southern Thessaly, in Greece. Farsala is located in the southern part of Larissa regional unit, and is one of its largest settlements. Farsala is an economic and agricultural centre of the region. Cotton and livestock are the main agricultural products, and many inhabitants are employed in the production of textile. The area is mostly famous for being the birthplace of the mythical ancient Greek hero Achilles, and the site of a major battle between Roman generals Gaius Julius Caesar and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus in 48 BC.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 1,104 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3371°, 22.4198° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Thessaly |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.8 inches (503 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,684 |
About Vamvakoú
Vamvakoú is a small town in Greece (Thessaly) with a population of 1,104. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Vamvakoú vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,684 |
| 75% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 64 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Vamvakoú
Vamvakoú has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 419 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 47.4 sq mi (122.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3371°N, 22.4198°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 119 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 107 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 146 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 | 132 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 38 | 136 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 59 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1402 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| -373 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in |
Vamvakoú has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Vamvakoú
29 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Λαϊκός 100.6 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bar Legend Radio | blues, jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Λαμία FM 1 | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 96.2 FM1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HXO fm | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Θεσσαλία 96 | greek folk, greek pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Άγιος Δαμιανός 92.5 | orthodox christian, religion | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ηχόραμα 100.8 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πρώτος Τύπος Φαρσάλων | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Φυστίκι 95.8 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρούμελη News 98 | ethnic, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Μελωδία 88 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 94.6 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ιερά Μητροπόλη Φθιώτιδος 89.4 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Χρώμα 98.5 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Avanti 97.7 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Larissa DeeJay 95.7 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 905ROCK | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EcoBeat GR | chillout, downtempo | AAC | |
| Lamia Polis 87.7 | greek music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Angel 102.8 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cult 99.8 | pop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Farsala Web Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Star Λαμία | greek, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FM Αγκάθι/Agathi | — | MP3 | |
| 101 Rock Lamia | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Roxx Radio | rock | MP3 | |
| Palmos 95 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lamia DeeJay 91.2 | mainstream, pop music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Vamvakoú
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Σιδηροδρομικός Σταθμός Φαρσάλων |
Libraries in Vamvakoú
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Library of Farsalla | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vamvakoú
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farsala Public market |
Gas Stations in Vamvakoú
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Vamvakoú
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karpenisi Ski Center | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Χιονοδρομικό Κέντρο Πηλίου Αγριόλευκες | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Vamvakoú
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nea Anchialos National Airport | VOL | Medium Airport |
| Larissa Air Base | LRA | Small Airport |
| Molos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Myrini - Karditsa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skotina Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Terpsithea Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vamvakoú
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Εκκλησιά |
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What is the population of Vamvakoú?
Vamvakoú has a population of 1,104 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 47.4 square miles.
Is Vamvakoú 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 Vamvakoú?
Vamvakoú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches.
How is the job market in Vamvakoú?
There are 64 business establishments in the area.