Volos Population 2026
Volos has a population of 86,048, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Thessaly. Roughly 0.9% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 7.7× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,048
Rank in Greece
#12
Coordinates
39.37°N, 22.95°E
~52 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
168 km
104 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Thessaly
Cities near Volos
FAQ
What is the population of Volos?
Volos has a population of 86,048 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Volos in?
Volos is located in Thessaly, Greece.
Is Volos the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 168 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.