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Velissários, Greece
Epirus · Greece
Velissários is a small town in Epirus, Greece with a population of 717. Elevation: 1,585 ft (483 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Velissários
Ioannina, often called Yannena within Greece, is the capital and largest city of the Ioannina regional unit and of Epirus, an administrative region in northwestern Greece.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 717 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6503°, 20.8393° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Epirus |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.8 inches (960 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,768 |
About Velissários
Velissários is a small town in Greece (Epirus) with a population of 717. The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet (483 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Velissários vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $15,768 |
| 79% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 42 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Area | 155.6 sq mi (403.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6503°N, 20.8393°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 129 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 58 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 111 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 142 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Velissários has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.2").
Schools in Velissários
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2ο Εσπερινό ΕΠΑΛ | — | — | — | — |
| 3ο ΕΠΑΛ | — | — | — | — |
| Γυμνάσιο Βελισσαρίου | — | — | — | — |
| 8ο Λύκειο | — | — | — | — |
| 1ο Ε.ΠΑ.Λ. | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Velissários
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Μελωδία 101.1 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πήγασος 106 | greek traditional | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο Ένα 87.6 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρωμαίος 94 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δημοτικό Ραδιόφωνο Ιωαννίνων 98.7 | municipal | MP3 | |
| Ήπειρος 94.5 | greek, traditional | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Πίνδος 107.7 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παμβώτις 105.7 | greek, traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο Παμβώτις 105.7 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amvrakia 91.9 | funk, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Amvrakia Fm 91.9 | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ioannina DeeJay 89.6 | mainstream, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Action 98.2 | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kiss Fm 91.1 Ioannina | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Spirto 104.7 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio E 103 | sports talk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Velissários
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Ioannina | ||||
| Byzantine Museum | ||||
| Folk Museum | ||||
| Lazarides | ||||
| Military Museum of War 1940 - 41 | ||||
| Municipal Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Municipal Ethnographic Museum of Ioannina | ||||
| Museum Ali Pasha | ||||
| Papagiannis Modern Art Museum | ||||
| Silversmithing Museum | ||||
| Vrellis Greek History Museum | ||||
| Έκθεση Αργυροτεχνίας | ||||
| Ιερός Ναός Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου | ||||
| Κέντρο Προβολής Σπηλαίου "Άννα Πετροχείλου" | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο "Κώστας Φρόντζος" | ||||
| Παπαπέτριο Λαογραφικό Μουσείο |
Libraries in Velissários
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ζωσιμαία Βιβλιοθήκη Ιωαννίνων | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Velissários
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Λαϊκή αγορά της Αγίας Μαρίνας |
Hotels in Velissários
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Velissários
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Velissários
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Velissários
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Velissários
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pertouli Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vasilitsa national ski centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Velissários
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aktion National Airport | PVK | Medium Airport |
| Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport | IOA | Medium Airport |
| Arachthos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Margariti Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zalongo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Velissários
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ELTA Courier | |
| Geniki Taxydromiki |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Velissários
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Άγιος Παύλος | |
| Ι.Ν. Αγίου Παΐσιου |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Velissários?
Velissários has a population of 717 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 155.6 square miles.
Is Velissários expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,768, 79% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Velissários?
Velissários has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches.
How is the job market in Velissários?
There are 42 business establishments in the area.