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Varvásaina, Greece

West Greece · Greece

Varvásaina is a small town in West Greece, Greece with a population of 1,280. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,280 Population 19/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,280 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
$17,280 median income

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About Varvásaina

Varvásaina

Koliri, is a village and a community in the municipality of Pyrgos, Elis, Greece. It is situated on a hillside, 3 km northeast of Pyrgos town centre and 3 km northwest of Varvasaina. The Greek National Road 74 passes south of the village. The community includes the village Kolireikes Paragkes. It has two churches: the Church of Saint Nicholas and the Church of the Saints Theodore. Its elevation is 90 m. Koliri suffered damage from the fires of August 2007. Koliri has a football team called Anatoli, which plays in the local championships.

People

Population1,280
Density19/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,280

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population1,280
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates37.6711°, 21.4989°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Greece
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (786 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,280

About Varvásaina

Varvásaina is a small town in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 1,280. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Varvásaina is $17,280, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 74 business establishments.

Income: Varvásaina vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$17,280
77% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Varvásaina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above Greece avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area66.0 sq mi (170.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates37.6711°N, 21.4989°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,664 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 8, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 131 km
Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 75 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 106 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 33 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 117 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 110 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 118 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 109 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 91 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 94 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 44 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 116 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 49 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 120 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 119 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 66 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 110 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 81 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 128 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 107 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 85 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m - 88 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 121 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m - 85 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m - 85 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m - 93 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m - 85 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 106 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 140 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 92 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 134 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 103 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 52 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 137 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m - 45 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 136 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological - - 80 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 123 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake - - 89 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in

Varvásaina has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Varvásaina

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Studio A13 greek folk music, greek traditional MP3
Greca 99.4 - MP3 128 kbps
Λαϊκός 107.1 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Energy 94.2 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Greca Fm 99,4 pop, top 40 MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Varvásaina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Otto Szymiczek" Conference Center, 110 seats - The Historical Archive of ATHENS 2004
Archaelogical Museum of Elis
Archaelogical Museum of Olympia
Archaelogical Museum of Pyrgos
Archaeological Collection
Archimedes' Museum
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
Museum of the History of the Exacavations in Olympia
Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Λαμπετίου

Libraries in Varvásaina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Πύργου0.0

Farmers Markets in Varvásaina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea Market

Train Stations in Varvásaina

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alfeios

Ski Resorts Near Varvásaina

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kalavrita Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Varvásaina

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andravida Air BasePYRMedium Airport
Kalamata AirportKLXMedium Airport
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPAMedium Airport
Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios SolomosZTHMedium Airport
Epitalion Airfield-Small Airport
Missolonghi Aerodrome-Small Airport
Triodos Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Varvásaina

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιοι Ραφήλ, Νικολάου και Ειρήνης

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
89 m (292 ft)
Postal Code
271 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 Varvásaina

What is the population of Varvásaina?

Varvásaina has a population of 1,280 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 66.0 square miles.

Is Varvásaina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,280, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Varvásaina?

Varvásaina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Varvásaina?

There are 74 business establishments in the area.

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