Kalamariá
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kalamariá month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kalamariá are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and December the wettest (about 82 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 | 2.1 | 64 | 6.9 |
| February | 12.9 | 4.3 | 39 | 7.7 |
| March | 15.6 | 6.5 | 77 | 8.9 |
| April | 19.6 | 9.9 | 57 | 10.9 |
| May | 24.0 | 14.6 | 71 | 11.9 |
| June | 29.9 | 19.9 | 56 | 13.7 |
| July | 32.5 | 22.3 | 34 | 13.7 |
| August | 32.0 | 22.1 | 28 | 12.8 |
| September | 27.4 | 18.1 | 36 | 10.9 |
| October | 21.7 | 13.0 | 58 | 8.9 |
| November | 16.6 | 9.0 | 81 | 7.1 |
| December | 11.9 | 4.7 | 82 | 6.7 |
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Research updated Sunday, October 18, 2026Past and future events in Kalamariá
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- Documented history · 1931
In 1931, an antisemitic riot, led by National Union of Greece, took place in Camp Campbell, located in nowadays Kalamaria, where a Jewish neighborhood was completely burned, leaving 500 families homeless and one Jewish resident dead.
- Documented history · 1981
Between the 1981 and 2001 censuses, the population of Kalamaria grew by about 36,000 (or 69%).
- Documented history · 1943
Up until 1943 Kalamaria was part of the Municipality of Thessaloniki.
- Documented history · 1947
Kalamaria had a population of 14,000 residents as recorded by an inventory in 1947, but this has considerably increased, as shown by the Greek census of 2001 where Kalamaria had a total of 87,255 residents.
- Antisemitic riot at Camp Campbell
In 1931, an antisemitic riot led by the National Union of Greece took place in Camp Campbell in Kalamaria, burning a Jewish neighborhood and leaving 500 families homeless and one resident dead.
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01 · OverviewKalamariá, in brief
Kalamariá is a densely populated suburb of Thessaloniki situated approximately 7 kilometres southeast of the downtown area in Central Macedonia, Greece. The municipality maintains a population of 91,518 residents according to geographic coordinates data, while historical local estimates record figures around 92,248.
How does daily movement shape the urban landscape of Kalamariá?
Daily movement across this suburb is deeply tied to its geography and proximity to major urban centers. Positioned within Central Macedonia at latitude 40.5825 and longitude 22.95028, the municipality covers a total area of 6.401 square kilometres, with roughly two thirds of its perimeter consisting of 6.5 kilometres of coastline. Daily travel patterns reflect a post-war expansion that eliminated physical boundaries between Kalamariá and the main city of Thessaloniki, leaving older borders existing purely for administrative purposes.
Movement and transit are organized across ten geographical districts, which carry names reminiscent of the former homelands of refugees who settled in the area. These districts include:
- Nea Krini
- Karabournaki
- Nea Touzla
- Kouri
- Katirli
- Aretsou
- Agios Ioannis
- Vyzantio
- Agios Panteleimonas
- Navarchos Votsis
Historically, daily routines during the summer months involved citizens traveling from Thessaloniki to the beaches and summer baths in Krini and Aretsou, a practice that continued from after World War II until the 1980s. Pollution of the Thermaic Gulf ultimately halted these seasonal seaside movements.
What drives the daily population shifts in the region?
Daily movement is influenced by substantial regional growth driven by a population shift from rural and urban locations toward suburban areas east of Thessaloniki. Between the 1981 and 2001 censuses, the local population grew by approximately 36,000 residents, representing a 69 percent increase. Operating within the Europe/Athens timezone, the suburb functions as an independent administrative unit established on January 1, 1943, after previously operating under the Municipality of Thessaloniki until 1943. Today, daily commercial and residential activities position Kalamariá with the second highest population in the Council ofেব the Town Planning Group of Thessaloniki and Northern Greece, ranking ninth across all of Greece.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalamariá
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kalamariá located and what are its coordinates?
Kalamariá is situated in Greece at geographic coordinates 40.5825, 22.9503, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kalamariá?
Kalamariá has a recorded population of approximately 91,518 and observes the Europe/Athens time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kalamariá?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kalamariá include EL-GR, English, French, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kalamariá?
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