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Verdikoússa, Greece

Thessaly · Greece

Verdikoússa is a small town in Thessaly, Greece with a population of 1,602. Elevation: 2,887 ft (880 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,602 Population 2/sq mi density
2,887 ft Elevation 880 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$18,684 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
$18,684 median income

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About Verdikoússa

Verdikoússa

Verdikoussa is a village, a community and a municipal unit of the Elassona municipality. Before the 2011 local government it was an independent community. The community of Verdikoussa covers an area of 101.267 km2.

People

Population1,602
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,684

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation2,887 ft (880 m)
Population1,602
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,887 ft (880 m)
Coordinates39.7818°, 21.9773°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceThessaly
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (648 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,684

About Verdikoússa

Verdikoússa is a small town in Greece (Thessaly) with a population of 1,602. The city sits at an elevation of 2,887 feet (880 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Verdikoússa is $18,684, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 93 business establishments.

Income: Verdikoússa vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$18,684
75% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Verdikoússa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,887 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below Greece avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,887 ft (880 m)
Area822.7 sq mi (2,130.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates39.7818°N, 21.9773°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 47 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 17 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 137 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 139 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 12 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 124 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 137 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 150 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 16 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 114 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 11 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 126 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 144 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 22 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 135 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 136 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 118 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 136 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 59 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 137 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake - 8 105 km
-426 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake - 2,500 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Verdikoússa has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Verdikoússa

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ρυθμός 89.2 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Bar Legend Radio blues, jazz MP3 320 kbps
Άγιος Οικουμένιος 102 ecclesia, greek MP3 96 kbps
Ορθοδοξία και Παράδοση 103 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 224 kbps
Ελασσόνα 88.4 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 106.8 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Τρίκαλα folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Merakia greek folk, greek traditional AAC
Paranomos greek folk, greek pop MP3
Άνεμος 92 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Μετέωρα 90.3 greek, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Πρώτος Τύπος Φαρσάλων - MP3 192 kbps
Ι.Μ. Τρίκκης Γαρδικίου και Πύλης 102 orthodox christian, religion MP3 96 kbps
Ζυγός Τρίκαλα greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Ραδιοφωνική Λέσχη 97.6 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Στουρναραίικα 92.5 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Ηχόραμα 100.8 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Λαϊκός 88 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Πρώτο 99 greek, mainstream 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
Farsala Web Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Oixalia pentecostalism, religion MP3 64 kbps
ERT Ioannina 88.2 100.3 ert, public radio MP3 320 kbps
Larissa DeeJay 95.7 - MP3 128 kbps
905ROCK - MP3 192 kbps
Proto 99 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ραδιοφωνική Λέσχη 97,6 - MP3 128 kbps
Free Central Greece pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Angel 102.8 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
EcoBeat GR chillout, downtempo AAC
Loud 88.8 mainstream, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Stournareika 92.5 fm Stereo - MP3 192 kbps
Deep Web Radio deep house MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Verdikoússa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle of Sarantaporos Museum
Hani Hatzigogou
Αρχαιολογική Συλλογή Τρικάλων
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Κρήνης
Μουσείο Λέγκως & Δημήτρη Κατσικογιάννη
Μουσείο Τσιτσάνη
Μύλος
Πολεμικό Μουσείο Λαζαράδων

Libraries in Verdikoússa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Farmers Markets in Verdikoússa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Λαική Αγορά

Castles in Verdikoússa

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Agrelia

Stadiums & Teams in Verdikoússa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Verdikoússa

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Verdikoússa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZIMedium Airport
Kastoria National Airport AristotleKSOSmall Airport
Larissa Air BaseLRASmall Airport
Myrini - Karditsa Airfield-Small Airport
Skotina Airfield-Small Airport
Terpsithea Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Verdikoússa

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Δημητρίου
Μεταμόρφωση
Ναός Προφήτη Ηλία
Προφ. Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
876 m (2,874 ft)
Postal Code
40005

🇬🇷 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 Verdikoússa

What is the population of Verdikoússa?

Verdikoússa has a population of 1,602 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 822.7 square miles.

Is Verdikoússa 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 Verdikoússa?

Verdikoússa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches.

How is the job market in Verdikoússa?

There are 93 business establishments in the area.

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