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Astakós, Greece

West Greece · Greece

Astakós is a small town in West Greece, Greece with a population of 2,569. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

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C+ Fair
2,569 Population 43/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,280 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,280 median income

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About Astakós

Astakós

Astakos is a town and a former municipality in Aetolia-Acarnania, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Xiromero, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 345.099 km2. It is located on a bay on the eastern shore of the Ionian Sea, near the southern end of the Acarnanian Mountains. It takes its name from the ancient Acarnanian town Astacus, and was named Dragamesti in the Middle Ages. It is speculated to be the site of ancient Dulichium.

People

Population2,569
Density43/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,280

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population2,569
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates38.5356°, 21.0814°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Greece
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (881 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,280

About Astakós

Astakós is a small town in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 2,569. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Astakós is $17,280, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 149 business establishments.

Income: Astakós vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$17,280
77% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)149

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Astakós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Greece avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area59.2 sq mi (153.3 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates38.5356°N, 21.0814°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,271 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 114 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 106 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 75 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 81 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 66 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 67 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 122 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 136 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 96 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 126 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 62 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 99 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 104 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 138 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 69 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 58 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 68 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 53 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 94 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 86 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 93 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 129 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 104 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 104 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 89 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 122 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 106 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 64 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 57 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 81 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 88 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 44 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 85 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 133 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 93 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 94 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 42 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 36 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in

Astakós has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Astakós

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ιερά Μητρόπολις Άρτης 106.6 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 320 kbps
Glenti 892 MP3 64 kbps
Ρυθμός 101.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Λευκάδας 96.7 municipal, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Λαϊκός 96.2 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Άλφα 98.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Ράδιο Ακαρνανία 97.1 greek pop, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Δυτικά 92.8 greek folk, news MP3
Ρυθμός 93.7 greek music AAC
Ι.Μ. Αιτωλίας και Ακαρνανίας 106.3 christian, orthodox MP3 128 kbps
Δημοτικό Ραδιόφωνο Πρέβεζας municipal, news MP3 128 kbps
Antenna Star 103.5 greek music, news MP3
Downtuned Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Prisma Πρέβεζα music, news MP3 128 kbps
Ionio 99.9 greek pop, mainstream AAC+ 128 kbps
Art 103.1 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Lefkatas 90.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3
Preveza Dee Jay 93.4 hiphop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Lefkatas 900.5 FM MP3
Radio Meraklis disco, greek OGG 128 kbps
2Day 104.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Mad 107 Agrinio mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Music Life 95.1 MP3 128 kbps
Orama 101.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Aria 107.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Astakós

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Μπαμπίνης

Hotels in Astakós

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Strato

Castles in Astakós

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dramagestos Castle

Clinics in Astakós

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Κέντρο Υγείας Αστακού

Gas Stations in Astakós

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EKO
GR #1378563817
GR #1378564032
REVOIL

Banks in Astakós

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piraeus Bank

Airports Near Astakós

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aktion National AirportPVKMedium Airport
Andravida Air BasePYRMedium Airport
Kefallinia AirportEFLMedium Airport
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPAMedium Airport
Arachthos AirfieldSmall Airport
Dhokimion AirfieldSmall Airport
Missolonghi AerodromeSmall Airport
Zalongo AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Astakós

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Αγία Παρασκευή
Αγία Παρασκευή
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Παντελεήμονας
Άγιος Παντελεήμων
Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Postal Code
30006

🇬🇷 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 Astakós

What is the population of Astakós?

Astakós has a population of 2,569 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 59.2 square miles.

Is Astakós expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,280, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Astakós?

Astakós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.

How is the job market in Astakós?

There are 149 business establishments in the area.

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