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Chalandrítsa, Greece

West Greece · Greece

Chalandrítsa is a small town in West Greece, Greece with a population of 949. Elevation: 1,135 ft (346 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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949 Population 93/sq mi density
1,135 ft Elevation 346 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
30.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,280 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
$17,280 median income

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About Chalandrítsa

Chalandrítsa

Chalandritsa is a town and a community in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Erymanthos, of which it is the seat of administration. Chalandritsa is situated in hills north of the river Peiros, 17 km south of Patras. The community consists of the settlements Chalandritsa, Mastoraiika-Stamaiika and Kydonies. From 1835 until 1912, and again from 1998 until 2011 it was a municipal district and the seat of the municipality of Farres. Chalandritsa is at the edge of a seismic fault, which caused a minor earthquake in February 2008.

People

Population949
Density93/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,280

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Population949
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Coordinates38.1084°, 21.7835°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Greece
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation30.3 inches (770 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,280

About Chalandrítsa

Chalandrítsa is a small town in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 949. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet (346 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Chalandrítsa is $17,280, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Chalandrítsa vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chalandrítsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Greece avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.5 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates38.1084°N, 21.7835°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,073 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 M6.6 116 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 54 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 28 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 128 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 117 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 123 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 62 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 99 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 41 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 132 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 92 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 122 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 135 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 57 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 130 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 13 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 108 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 112 km
Apr 11, 2006 11 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 92 km
Jan 10, 1998 50 km S of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 128 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 31 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 35 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 73 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 132 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 38 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 38 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 39 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 126 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 132 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 54 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 101 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 104 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 127 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 145 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 96 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 107 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 79 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 121 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 105 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in

Chalandrítsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Chalandrítsa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Γυμνάσιο - Λύκειο
Δημοτικό Σχολείο
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Radio Stations near Chalandrítsa

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sfera 102.2 greek, pop AAC 128 kbps
Derti 98.6 laika AAC+ 160 kbps
Derti 107.7 greek, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
sfera pop AAC 128 kbps
Μοναδική Πολιτεία 96 - Αδελφότης Μεταμορφώσεως του Σωτήρος Ναυπάκτου byzantine, ecclesia AAC+ 192 kbps
Sfera 96.6 greek, mainstream MP3
ERT Patra 92.5 93.9 89.9 ert, public radio MP3 256 kbps
Studio A13 greek folk music, greek traditional MP3
Derti 105.7 greek, laika AAC
derti greek AAC+ 160 kbps
Electricity Web alternative rock, rock MP3 192 kbps
Μοναδική Πολιτεία 96 christian, orthodox AAC+ 192 kbps
Energy 94.2 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Λαϊκός 107.1 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Greca 99.4 MP3 128 kbps
Lepanto Ναύπακτος greek, news AAC+ 192 kbps
Picasso folk, greek MP3
Galaxy FM 92.0 classic hits, greek music MP3 128 kbps
Derti 90.5 greek folk MP3 128 kbps
Picasso 102.7 greek music MP3
Wave FM 97.4 classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Sfera 98.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Sfera 94.4 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Sfera 98.7 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Derti FM 98.6 greek, laiko AAC+ 160 kbps
Galaxy 106.1 80s, 90s MP3 160 kbps
Greca Fm 99,4 pop, top 40 MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Chalandrítsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge Museum
Legends of Greek Mythology
Museum of history & folklore of Loggos
New Museum of Patras
Patras Museum
Science & Technology Museum
Αρχοντικό Πετραλιά
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Σοποτού - Αρχοντικό Ντίνου
Μουσείο Λαϊκής Τέχνης

Libraries in Chalandrítsa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library & Information Services0.0
Municipal Library of Patras0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη Τριών Ναυάρχων 170.0

Farmers Markets in Chalandrítsa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kilkis street public market

Hotels in Chalandrítsa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mikri Archontissa

Castles in Chalandrítsa

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Greveno
Castle of Nezera
Rio Castle

Gas Stations in Chalandrítsa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
REVOIL
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Stadiums & Teams in Chalandrítsa

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Ski Resorts Near Chalandrítsa

2 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

Airports Near Chalandrítsa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andravida Air BasePYRMedium Airport
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPAMedium Airport
Dhokimion AirfieldSmall Airport
Epitalion AirfieldSmall Airport
Missolonghi AerodromeSmall Airport
Tripolis Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chalandrítsa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ταχυδρομείο

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chalandrítsa

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Katarraktis
Άγιος Φανούριος
Ζωοδόχος Πηγή
Μονή Χρυσοποδαριτίσσης

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
345 m (1,132 ft)
Area
26.5 km² (10.2 mi²)
Postal Code
250 08
Website
web.archive.org/web/20120426071110/http://www.farron.gov.gr/Default.aspx?tabid=332

🇬🇷 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 Chalandrítsa

What is the population of Chalandrítsa?

Chalandrítsa has a population of 949 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles.

Is Chalandrítsa 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 Chalandrítsa?

Chalandrítsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.3 inches.

How is the job market in Chalandrítsa?

There are 55 business establishments in the area.

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