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Ágios Nikólaos, Greece

Crete · Greece

Ágios Nikólaos is a small city in Crete, Greece with a population of 11,421. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,421 Population 58/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income

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About Ágios Nikólaos

Ágios Nikólaos

Agios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete, lying east of the island's capital Heraklion, north of the city of Ierapetra and west of the city of Sitia. It is the capital of the Lasithi regional unit.

People

Population11,421
Density58/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population11,421
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates35.1911°, 25.7152°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (596 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Ágios Nikólaos

Ágios Nikólaos is a small city in Greece (Crete) with a population of 11,421. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Ágios Nikólaos is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 662 business establishments.

Income: Ágios Nikólaos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,060
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)662

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ágios Nikólaos

Ágios Nikólaos has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.3°C), the coldest is Feb (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 479 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.1°C / 56°F 8.2° / 17.6° 87.1
Feb 13°C / 55°F 8° / 17.3° 72.8
Mar 13.7°C / 57°F 9° / 19.3° 50.5
Apr 16.4°C / 61°F 11.8° / 23.2° 29.8
May 20.1°C / 68°F 14.8° / 28.1° 17.7
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 18.6° / 31.9° 11.8
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 22.6° / 33.7° 5.2
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 23.5° / 32.7° 5.6
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 20.2° / 31.7° 18.3
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 17.4° / 29.1° 35.0
Nov 18.6°C / 66°F 13.8° / 24° 50.4
Dec 15.6°C / 60°F 11.1° / 19.7° 94.6
Ágios Nikólaos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Greece avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area197.7 sq mi (512.0 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates35.1911°N, 25.7152°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,071 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 8, 2025.

May 2, 2020 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.5 112 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 116 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 109 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 80 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 105 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 99 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 93 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 107 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 116 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 101 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 87 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 36 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 113 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 70 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 59 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 136 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 108 km
Jun 9, 2015 43 km SSW of Fry, Greece M5.4 99 km
Jul 9, 1990 38 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 85 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
-1610 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 90.0 m — 137 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 138 km
1948 DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. Earthquake 7.3 m — 140 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m — 112 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m — 108 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m — 116 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m — 70 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m — 109 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake — — 94 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake — — 111 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake — — 40 km
1303 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake — 4,000 119 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical — — 138 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical — — 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in

Ágios Nikólaos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ágios Nikólaos

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
1st Junior High School of Agios Nikolaos — — — —
4ο Δημοτικό Αγίου Νικολάου — — — —
3rd Primary School of Agios Nikolaos — — — —
2ο Δημοτικό Αγίου Νικολάου — — — —
5ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αγίου Νικολάου — — — —
5ο Νηπιαγωγείο Αγίου Νικολάου — — — —
1ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Αγίου Νικολάου — — — —
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Radio Stations near Ágios Nikólaos

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ηχώ Ιεράπετρα news, pop MP3 64 kbps
Λατώ Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Λασίθι 92.3 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Panic 93.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Madness 95 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Δίαυλος Κρήτης — MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 192 kbps
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων MP3 128 kbps
Sitia 95.5 jazz, pop MP3 96 kbps
Melody 88 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ágios Nikólaos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum
Archeological Collection
Folklore Museum
Folklore Museum Of Neapolis
Museum of Mirthos
MUSEUM OF TRADITIONAL CRETAN ART
Museum Rodanthi
Omalia olive press

Libraries in Ágios Nikólaos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
"Koundoureios" Municipal Library0.0

Hotels in Ágios Nikólaos

24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almiros Apartments
Almiros Beach Hotel
Apollon Hotel
Ariadne beach hotel
AS Almiros Sand Apartments
Atlantis Hotel
Blue Marine Resort & Spa
bluegr Minos Palace
Casa Porto
Du Lac
Dulac
Lato Hotel
Mantraki Hotel Apartments
Minos Beach Art Hotel
Miramare Hotel
Miramare resort & spa
Mirsini
Naiades Marina Hotel
Ostria Apartaments
Palazzo
Panorama Villas
Santa Marina
Victoria
Vistamare Lodge B&B

Cafes in Ágios Nikólaos

29 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amoodi
ARC
Asteria
Box Cafe
Bueno
Caffeine
Central
coffee break
Cuple
Deja Vu
drop COFFEE
Drop Coffee
Du lac
filema
Il Cafe
Kosa
Meli
Migomis Cafe
Palazzo Café
Piazza
Polydoros
To Votsalo
Zygos
Αρόδο
Βισκαδούρος
Δωδώνη
Κανάλι
Τα Μπουζούκια
Το καφενεδάκι

Cinemas in Ágios Nikólaos

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Christina
REX

Theatres in Ágios Nikólaos

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mini Disco

Monuments in Ágios Nikólaos

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Άγαλμα Ρ. Κουνδούρου

Veterinaries in Ágios Nikólaos

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vet Clinic

Bus Stations in Ágios Nikólaos

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus station Agios Nikolaos
KTEL - Bus Station Terminal of Agios Nikolaos

Gas Stations in Ágios Nikólaos

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
EKO
EKO

Banks in Ágios Nikólaos

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Bank of Chania
Eurobank
National Bank of Greece

Gyms in Ágios Nikólaos

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anthos
GR #5551458892
Winners

Stadiums & Teams in Ágios Nikólaos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ágios Nikólaos

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base—Medium Airport
Sitia AirportJSHMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ágios Nikólaos

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Elta Courrier
SPEEDEX - ΑΓΙΟΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ
ΕΛΤΑ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ágios Nikólaos

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
´Αγιος Γεώργιος Τραγοπιάστης
Ághioi Pántes
Agia Triada
Agios Andreas
Analipsi
Konstantinou kai Elenis
St. Nikolaos
Αγία Καλλιόπη
Άγιοι Ανάργυροι
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Τίμιος Σταυρός

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Area
512.0 km² (197.6 mi²)
Postal Code
72100
Website
agiosnikolaoscrete.com
Twinned With
Râmnicu Vâlcea

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ágios Nikólaos

What is the population of Ágios Nikólaos?

Ágios Nikólaos has a population of 11,421 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 197.7 square miles.

Is Ágios Nikólaos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,060, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ágios Nikólaos?

Ágios Nikólaos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ágios Nikólaos?

There are 662 business establishments in the area.

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