Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sofades
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Farmers market | 20 |
| Gas station | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 14 |
| Churches | 13 |
| Cafes | 13 |
| Shopping | 10 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Public administration | 8 |
| Stadiums and arenas | 7 |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 7 |
| Sports and recreation | 6 |
Sofades Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 4,034 |
| Male Population | 2,004 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,030 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -9.1% |
| Median Age | 47.6 years (Male: 45.8, Female: 49.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $21,845 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2443 |
| Neighborhoods | Terpsithea |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.33333, 22.10000 |
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Sofades Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,193 | 4,512 | 4,437 | 4,241 | 4,034 | 3,792 | 3,644 |
| Population Density | 1,720.2 / km² | 1,851.1 / km² | 1,820.3 / km² | 1,739.9 / km² | 1,655 / km² | 1,555.7 / km² | 1,495 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSofades Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 9.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofades | -3.8% | -10.6% | -9.1% |
| Thessaly | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sofades Median Age
Median Age: 47.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofades | 47.6 yrs | 49.5 yrs | 45.8 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)
Sofades Population Density
Population Density: 1,655 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofades | 4,034 | 2.438 km² | 1,655 / 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
Sofades 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 Sofades
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
Sofades Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $15,708 | $16,178 | $18,935 | $22,130 | $20,425 | $18,262 | $18,624 | $21,845 |
| Total GDP | $132.6M | $144.3M | $174.6M | $206.5M | $188.8M | $163.4M | $162.5M | $187.9M |
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
Sofades CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofades | 38,862 tn | 9.63 tn | 15,943.2 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
Sofades CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,862 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,943.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14/10 | 4:25 AM | 4.5 | 18 km | 88,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/11/08 | 10:32 AM | 3 | 22.5 km | 21,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 8:48 PM | 3 | 12.4 km | 22,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/08 | 1:12 AM | 3.3 | 10.7 km | 28,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/08 | 12:55 AM | 3.3 | 10.1 km | 26,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/08 | 12:51 AM | 3.3 | 11.2 km | 25,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/07 | 6:11 PM | 3.2 | 5.7 km | 17,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/14/07 | 8:48 PM | 3.3 | 15.2 km | 11,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/07 | 4:26 AM | 3.2 | 15.2 km | 25,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/07 | 4:10 PM | 3.4 | 11.6 km | 20,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sofades
Sofades (Greek: Σοφάδες, Sofádes) is a town and municipality in Thessaly, central Greece belonging to the regional unit of Karditsa. Its 2011 census population was 6,056 people and 18,864 for the municipality, including a large Romani minority. Its e..
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