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Vrísa, Greece

North Aegean · Greece

Vrísa is a small town in North Aegean, Greece with a population of 617. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
617 Population 25/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.8 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 Vrísa

Vrísa

Polichnitos is a town and a former municipality on the island of Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality West Lesbos, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 3,438 (2021). The municipal unit is located in the central south coast of the island, adjacent to the south side of the Bay of Kalloni. It has a land area of 172.629 km2. Its municipal seat is in the town of Polichnítos. The next largest villages are Vrísa, Vasiliká, and Lisvóri.

People

Population617
Density25/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$14,904

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population617
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates39.0400°, 26.2010°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceNorth Aegean
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (604 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,904

About Vrísa

Vrísa is a small town in Greece (North Aegean) with a population of 617. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Vrísa is $14,904, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Vrísa vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vrísa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Greece avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area24.8 sq mi (64.1 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates39.0400°N, 26.2010°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 19 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 120 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 41 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 112 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 89 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 142 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 72 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 51 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 118 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 63 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 55 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 63 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 141 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 25 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 60 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 120 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 11 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km S of Özdere, Turkey M5.1 143 km
May 27, 2017 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.1 144 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 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 118 137 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 43 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 113 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 19 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 62 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake 563 25 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 60 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 106 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Vrísa has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Vrísa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Batı Radyo (TR) classical AAC+ 64 kbps
105FM antifa news, electronic MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Vrísa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Digital Museum Georgios Iakovidis
Folk Museum
Gogos Mansion
Industrial olive oil production museum in Lesvos
Natural History Collection
Λαϊκό μουσείο
Μουσείο Ούζου Βαρβαγιάννη
Μουσείο Ρητίνης Αμπελικού
Ο κόσμος του ούζου

Libraries in Vrísa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Hotels in Vrísa

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aphrodite Beach Hotel
Irini
Omiros

Cafes in Vrísa

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1926
Art and coffee
El Sol
Hola
Veggera
Μύλος

Castles in Vrísa

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paliopyrgos of Vrisa

Gas Stations in Vrísa

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
EKO

Airports Near Vrísa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chios Island National AirportJKHMedium Airport
Mytilene International AirportMJTMedium Airport
Assos Aviation Village AirportSmall Airport
Sarımsaklı AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vrísa

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ag. Pantés
St John
Αγ. Αικατερίνη
Αγία Αναστασία
Αγία Άννα
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Φωκάς
Ζωοδόχος Πηγή
Προφήτης Ηλίας
Χριστός
Χριστός

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
114 m (374 ft)
Postal Code
813 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 Vrísa

What is the population of Vrísa?

Vrísa has a population of 617 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 24.8 square miles.

Is Vrísa 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 Vrísa?

Vrísa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches.

How is the job market in Vrísa?

There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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