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Chairóneia, Greece

Central Greece · Greece

Chairóneia is a small town in Central Greece, Greece with a population of 1,382. Elevation: 420 ft (128 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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C+ Fair
1,382 Population 22/sq mi density
420 ft Elevation 128 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,168 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
$21,168 median income

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About Chairóneia

Chairóneia

Chaeronea is a village and a former municipality in Boeotia, Greece, located about 35 kilometers east of Delphi. The settlement was formerly known as Kópraina (Κόπραινα), and renamed to Chairóneia (Χαιρώνεια) in 1916. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Livadeia, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 111.445 km2, the community is 26.995 km2. Population 993 (2021). It is located near Mount Thourion in the Cephissus river valley, NW of Thebes.

People

Population1,382
Density22/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,168

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Population1,382
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates38.4955°, 22.8442°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Greece
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (634 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,168

About Chairóneia

Chairóneia is a small town in Greece (Central Greece) with a population of 1,382. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Chairóneia is $21,168, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 80 business establishments.

Income: Chairóneia vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,168
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chairóneia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Greece avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area64.4 sq mi (166.7 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates38.4955°N, 22.8442°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,639 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 50 km
Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 137 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 130 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 143 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 79 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 40 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 63 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 100 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 49 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 78 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 73 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 39 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 70 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 25 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 42 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 74 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 75 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 147 km
Feb 15, 2016 14 km E of Kréstena, Greece M5.3 139 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 26 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 75 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 68 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 29 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 32 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 65 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 65 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 68 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 50 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 50 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 31 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 57 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 26 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 67 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 142 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 103 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 73 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 59 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 63 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 52 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Chairóneia has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Chairóneia

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Λαϊκός 100.6 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Λαμία FM 1 news, pop MP3 128 kbps
City 92 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 94.6 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ιερά Μητροπόλη Φθιώτιδος 89.4 ecclesia, greek MP3 96 kbps
Μελωδία 88 greek music MP3 128 kbps
96.2 FM1 MP3 128 kbps
Ρούμελη News 98 ethnic, news talk MP3 160 kbps
Χρώμα 98.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Φυστίκι 95.8 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Radio Istiaia hits MP3 256 kbps
Ελληνικός 90.3 greek MP3 192 kbps
Θήβα 97.5 greek folk, news talk MP3 80 kbps
Λύχνος pentecostal, religion MP3 128 kbps
101 Rock Lamia rock MP3 128 kbps
Yolo 102.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Istiaia 100.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 256 kbps
Lamia DeeJay 91.2 mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
FM Αγκάθι/Agathi MP3
Star Λαμία greek, news MP3 96 kbps
Avanti 97.7 pop MP3 128 kbps
Cult 99.8 pop MP3 96 kbps
Lamia Polis 87.7 greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
Palmos 95 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Velvet Ballads 96.8 FM ballads, hits MP3 128 kbps
Sirios 95.8 greek music, news talk MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Chairóneia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ag.Georgios
Archaeological Collection of Elateia
Archaeological Museum of Atalanti
Chaironeia archaeological museum
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο
Μουσείο εικονικής πραγματικότητας Μαντείου Τροφωνείου

Libraries in Chairóneia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημόσια Βιβλιοθήκη Λιβαδειάς0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Castles in Chairóneia

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medieval tower of Panopeas
Tower of Akontio
Tower of Tsiligiorgis

Gas Stations in Chairóneia

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
EKO
EKO
GR #2843760962

Stadiums & Teams in Chairóneia

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Ski Resorts Near Chairóneia

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ziria Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kalavrita Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Parnassos Ski Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chairóneia

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elefsis Air BaseMedium Airport
Nea Anchialos National AirportVOLMedium Airport
Skiathos Island National AirportJSIMedium Airport
Tanagra Air BaseMedium Airport
Dounis AirfieldSmall Airport
Hellenic Sport Aviation AirstripSmall Airport
Kopaida Dimitra AirfieldSmall Airport
Lechaio AirfieldSmall Airport
Megara Air BaseSmall Airport
Molos AirfieldSmall Airport
Perneri AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chairóneia

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Monastery of Licourissi
Άγιος Δημήτριος
Άγιος Νικόλαος Καμπιών

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
133 m (436 ft)
Postal Code
32100
Website
heronia.gr

🇬🇷 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 Chairóneia

What is the population of Chairóneia?

Chairóneia has a population of 1,382 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 64.4 square miles.

Is Chairóneia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,168, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Chairóneia?

Chairóneia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.

How is the job market in Chairóneia?

There are 80 business establishments in the area.

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