Ioannina
Town
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Ioannina , State: Epirus, Greece
Area: 0 -
Languages Spoken: Greek,French, Italian, and German
Long Distance Code: 26510
Importance: One of the most notable attractions of Ioannina is the islet on Lake Pamvotis.
Best Time to Visit: September to October and May-June
International Access: Connected to all the major cities of Greece.Description
Ioannina is a city of Epirus, north-western Greece, with a metropolitan population of approximately 100,000, and lies at an elevation of 600 metres above sea level. It is the capital of Ioannina Prefecture and of Epirus, lying on the western side of lake Pamvotis.Ioannina is located 450 km northwest of Athens, 290 km southwest of Thessaloniki and 80 km east of the port of Igoumenitsa in the Ionian Sea. The city has both a General and a University Hospital, and is the seat of the University of Ioannina (situated 5 km south of the city, with 17 departments and 20,000 students) as well as several departments of the Τechnological Educational Institute of Epirus , the headquarters of which are located in Arta.Location
Ioannina is a city of Epirus, north-western Greece, with a metropolitan population of approximately 100,000, and lies at an elevation of 600 metres above sea level.Climate
Climate chart to the right is based on data recorded during 1958-1997. Absolute maximum temperature ever recorded was 42.4°C, while absolute minimum ever recorded was -13°C.