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Farsala Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 5,846 |
| Male Population | 2,924 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 2,922 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.4% |
| Median Age | 46.5 years (Male: 45.5, Female: 47.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $28,498 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2491 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.29472, 22.38472 |
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Farsala Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,479 | 5,668 | 5,652 | 5,245 | 5,846 | 5,528 | 5,262 |
| Population Density | 2,247.8 / km² | 2,325.3 / km² | 2,318.8 / km² | 2,151.8 / km² | 2,398.4 / km² | 2,267.9 / km² | 2,158.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridFarsala Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farsala | +6.7% | +3.1% | +3.4% |
| Thessaly | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Farsala Median Age
Median Age: 46.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farsala | 46.5 yrs | 47.5 yrs | 45.5 yrs |
| Thessaly | 43.3 yrs | 44.5 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Farsala Population Density
Population Density: 2,398 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farsala | 5,846 | 2.438 km² | 2,398 / km² |
| Thessaly | 728,978 | 14,051.8 km² | 51.9 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Farsala Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Farsala
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Farsala Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $21,226 | $21,861 | $25,586 | $29,226 | $27,210 | $24,150 | $24,297 | $28,498 |
| Total GDP | $199.4M | $217.2M | $263.5M | $304.5M | $281M | $241.5M | $236.3M | $273.3M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Farsala CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farsala | 57,715 tn | 9.87 tn | 23,678 tons/km² |
| Thessaly | 6,994,965 tn | 9.6 tn | 497.8 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Farsala CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 57,715 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.87 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,678 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/14 | 10:40 PM | 4.2 | 19.1 km | 19,700 m | 14km WSW of Velestinon, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/14 | 9:32 AM | 4.5 | 21.2 km | 87,700 m | 6km ESE of Domokos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/13 | 1:00 PM | 4.7 | 28.1 km | 17,160 m | 9km SE of Omvriaki, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/13 | 3:12 PM | 4.4 | 28.8 km | 23,200 m | 12km SE of Domokos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/14/10 | 4:25 AM | 4.5 | 11.6 km | 88,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 8:48 PM | 3 | 18.7 km | 22,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/08 | 8:11 AM | 3.4 | 26.3 km | 20,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/08 | 9:31 PM | 3.4 | 26.5 km | 24,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/08 | 1:12 AM | 3.3 | 22.8 km | 28,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/08 | 12:55 AM | 3.3 | 18.9 km | 26,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Farsala
Farsala (Greek: Φάρσαλα), known in Antiquity as Pharsalos (Ancient Greek: Φάρσαλος, Latin: Pharsalus), is a city in southern Thessaly, in Greece. Farsala is located in the southern part of Larissa regional unit, and is one of its largest towns. Farsa..
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