Sign In Register

Vólakas, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Vólakas is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 1,225. Elevation: 2,730 ft (832 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,225 Population 7/sq mi density
2,730 ft Elevation 832 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$15,768 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,768 median income

Discover Vólakas, Greece

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Vólakas

Pyrgi ist ein Dorf mit 274 Einwohnern (2011) der Gemeinde Prosotsani in der griechischen Region Ostmakedonien und Thrakien.

People

Population1,225
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation2,730 ft (832 m)
Population1,225
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation2,730 ft (832 m)
Coordinates41.3166°, 24.0022°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Vólakas

Vólakas is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 1,225. The city sits at an elevation of 2,730 feet (832 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Vólakas is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: Vólakas vs Greece

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$15,768
79% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vólakas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,730 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below Greece avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,730 ft (832 m)
Area188.7 sq mi (488.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates41.3166°N, 24.0022°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below Greece avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 147 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 145 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 117 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 108 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 89 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 132 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 132 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 130 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 109 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 98 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 146 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 106 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 111 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 85 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 110 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 148 km
Jan 16, 2022 20 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M4.6 140 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 86 km
Dec 21, 1990 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece M4.6 145 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 146 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 91 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 89 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Vólakas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (1.2").

View full weather details →

Schools in Vólakas

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ποταμών - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Vólakas

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Seven News 94.4 - MP3 128 kbps
Ble 93 - MP3 160 kbps
Πρωινή Καβάλα news, pop MP3 192 kbps
ΕΝΑ 90.5 - MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 96.8 greek pop MP3 224 kbps
Δίαυλος 93 greek pop, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Τεριρέμ orthodox christian MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Δράμα 99.1 - MP3 192 kbps
Κιβωτός 99.2 orthodox christian, religion MP3 128 kbps
Σέρρες 98.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Κιβωτός 99.2 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 128 kbps
Cosmos 93 greek music, news MP3 64 kbps
Σοκολάτα 102.4 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Polis 100 greek, mainstream MP3 64 kbps
Ακρόαμα 94.6 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
100 FM Radio 1 oldies, pop MP3 256 kbps
Γαλαξίας 92.1 Σέρρες greek folk MP3 128 kbps
Λάμψη 105.7 greek, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Alpha Radio 88,6 Kavala - AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital 107 - MP3 192 kbps
Παλμός 103.2 folk, greek MP3 320 kbps
Μακεδόνισσα 106.4 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Sokolata 102,4 - MP3 320 kbps
Notes 106 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Lemon 88.8 pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rodon 95 alternative, electronica MP3 128 kbps
101 Radio 1 pop, rock MP3 256 kbps
E 103 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Alpha News Δράμα greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Kavala News news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Lobby 101.8 greek music, news talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vólakas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Drama
Lisse Museum
Κέντρο Πληροφόρησης Εθνικού Πάρκου Οροσειράς Ροδόπης
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Δράμας
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Προσοτσάνης
Τέμενος Σαντιρβάν

Libraries in Vólakas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Public Library of Drama0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Προσοτσάνης0.0

Hotels in Vólakas

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grand Chalet
Granitis Hotel
Monopati E6
Αλώνι του Κυρ-Θανάση
Ξενώνας Ποταμών

Cafes in Vólakas

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ανεμοσούρι

Stadiums & Teams in Vólakas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vólakas

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lailias Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pamporovo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chepelare 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bansko Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bansko 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта х. "Здравец" - малка 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта х. "Здравец" - голяма 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Vólakas

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia Airfield-Small Airport
Serres Emmanuel Pappas Airfield-Small Airport
Serres-Chortero Airfield-Small Airport
Sitagroi Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vólakas

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Αγ. Πέτρου & Παύλου
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Ναός Αρχαγγέλων Μιχαήλ και Γαβριήλ
Παναγία
Ταξιάρχες

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens

🇬🇷 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Vólakas.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Vólakas

What is the population of Vólakas?

Vólakas has a population of 1,225 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 188.7 square miles.

Is Vólakas 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 Vólakas?

Vólakas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vólakas?

There are 71 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Vólakas with another city: