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Vathý, Greece

North Aegean · Greece

Vathý is a small town in North Aegean, Greece with a population of 1,888. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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1,888 Population 42/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$14,904 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
$14,904 median income

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About Vathý

Vathý

Vathy is a community and a former municipality on the island of Samos, North Aegean, Greece. Since 2019, it has been a municipal unit of the municipality of East Samos. The town proper, also known as Ano Vathy, is an old hillside suburb of the town of Samos. Before 1958, the town of Samos was known as Limin Vatheos ; hence, many islanders still often refer to all of the town as Vathy. According to the 2021 census, the population of the community of Vathy was 3,767, while the population of the municipal unit was 12,506.

People

Population1,888
Density42/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,904

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population1,888
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates37.7469°, 26.9832°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceNorth Aegean
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,904

About Vathý

Vathý is a small town in Greece (North Aegean) with a population of 1,888. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Vathý is $14,904, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 110 business establishments.

Income: Vathý vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$14,904
80% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Vathý

Vathý has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 689 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.5°C / 51°F 7.6° / 13.4° 139.9
Feb 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.8° 96.2
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F 8.9° / 16.1° 70.6
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 11.5° / 19.7° 50.8
May 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.1° 24.6
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 20.5° / 30.4° 2.9
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 23.4° / 33.2° 0.2
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 23.8° / 33.3° 0.3
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 19.8° / 28.8° 12.2
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 16.2° / 24.1° 41.7
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 12.3° / 19° 103.4
Dec 12.2°C / 54°F 9.4° / 15° 146.5
Vathý enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Greece avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates37.7469°N, 26.9832°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,903 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 7, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 99 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 142 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 46 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 53 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 126 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 109 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 146 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 109 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 114 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 25 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 9 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 126 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 135 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 147 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 101 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 124 km
Aug 3, 2004 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.2 104 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 46 km
Nov 30, 1995 6 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.2 134 km
Apr 12, 1996 4 km W of Mandráki, Greece M5.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 24 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 117 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 99 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 137 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 142 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 106 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 73 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2 94 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 96 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake 109 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 130 km
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
December 51°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Vathý has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Vathý

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
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Radio Stations near Vathý

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ράδιο Σάμος 102 greek music, news talk MP3 160 kbps
Αρμονία 103.2 greek music, local news MP3 32 kbps
Θάλασσα και Παράδοση MP3 320 kbps
Anemos 95.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vathý

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum
Archaeological Museum of Vathy
Dilek Peninsula National Park
Natural History Museum of the Aegean
Paschaleio Archaeoplakion
Samos Wine Museum
Tower Lycurgus Logothetis Museum

Libraries in Vathý

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Farmers Markets in Vathý

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Güzelçamlı Sahil Pazarı

Cafes in Vathý

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Γεώργιος Καραμαρούδης
Το Κονάκι

Theatres in Vathý

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Θέατρο Άη Γιαννάκη

Gas Stations in Vathý

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
SHELL

Stadiums & Teams in Vathý

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vathý

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adnan Menderes International AirportADBLarge Airport
Milas Bodrum International AirportBJVLarge Airport
Samos AirportSMIMedium Airport
Alaçatı AirportSmall Airport
Bodrum-Imsık AirportBXNSmall Airport
Gaziemir Air BaseSmall Airport
Ikaria AirportJIKSmall Airport
Leros AirportLRSSmall Airport
Selçuk Efes AirportIZMSmall Airport
Yıldızlar Sportif HavaalanıSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vathý

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agia Matrona
Agia Paraskevi
Agias Analipsi
Agios Antonios
Agios Dimitrios
Agios Karas
Ay Giannaki (St John)
Dormition of the Virgin Mary
Holy Cross
Jehovah's Witnesses Samos
Kapelle
Kapelle
Kapelle
Presentation of Mary
Tris Eklises
Αγία Πελαγία
Άγιος Χαράλαμπος
Μεταμόρφωση του Σωτήρος (Χριστός)
Ταξιάρχες

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
80 m (262 ft)
Postal Code
831 00
Website
web.archive.org/web/20021124043526/http://www.vathi.gr/
Twinned With
Kuşadası

🇬🇷 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 Vathý

What is the population of Vathý?

Vathý has a population of 1,888 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles.

Is Vathý expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,904, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Vathý?

Vathý enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.

How is the job market in Vathý?

There are 110 business establishments in the area.

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