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Chrysochóri, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Chrysochóri is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 1,818. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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C+ Fair
1,818 Population 100/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$15,768 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
$15,768 median income

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About Chrysochóri

Chrysochóri

Chrysoupoli is a town and a former municipality in the Kavala regional unit as part of East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Nestos, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 245.181 km2. The population of the municipal unit of Chrysoupoli in 2021 was 14,970.

People

Population1,818
Density100/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.0 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population1,818
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates40.9333°, 24.7109°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.0 inches (534 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Chrysochóri

Chrysochóri is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 1,818. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Chrysochóri is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 105 business establishments.

Income: Chrysochóri vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$15,768
79% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chrysochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above Greece avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.9 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates40.9333°N, 24.7109°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.99"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,550 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 92 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 123 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 104 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 124 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 87 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 132 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 101 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 105 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 104 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 112 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 82 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 134 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 140 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 93 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 123 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 121 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 120 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 108 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 74 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 94 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 84 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 82 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 92 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 125 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Chrysochóri has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Chrysochóri

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Seven News 94.4 MP3 128 kbps
Γλέντι 101.1 folk, greek MP3 160 kbps
Πρωινή Καβάλα news, pop MP3 192 kbps
ΕΝΑ 90.5 MP3 128 kbps
Xanthi Dee Jay 94.6 electronic, hiphop MP3 160 kbps
Ιερά Μητρόπολη Ξάνθης orthodox christian, religion MP3 256 kbps
Όμορφη Πόλη 89.9 greek music, news MP3 256 kbps
Ρυθμός 106 greek, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Ερωτικός 103 greek music MP3 160 kbps
Λάμψη 105.7 greek, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Alpha Radio 88,6 Kavala AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital 107 MP3 192 kbps
Παλμός 103.2 folk, greek MP3 320 kbps
Μακεδόνισσα 106.4 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Lobby 101.8 greek music, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Underground GR student radio MP3 320 kbps
Virus 105.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Goal 105.1 pop, sports news MP3 160 kbps
Kavala News news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Kral 100 pop MP3 160 kbps
Glenti FM greek music MP3 160 kbps
Radio Play 91.5 Fm Stereo (Gr Xanthi) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chrysochóri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Thasos
Ethnographic Museum of Xanthi
Folklore Museum "Thasitiko House"
Honey Museum
Nestos Delta Museum
Olive Oil Museum
Polygnotos Vagis Municipal Museum
Sculpture Park
Skala Potamia Folklore Museum
Sotirelis Olive Oil Museum
Wine Cellar
Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη "Χρήστος Παυλίδης"
Το σπίτι της σκιάς

Libraries in Chrysochóri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Community Library of Potamia0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη-Αναγνωστήριο0.0

Farmers Markets in Chrysochóri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Παζάρι Ξάνθης

Gas Stations in Chrysochóri

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
GR #3687506042
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Stadiums & Teams in Chrysochóri

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chrysochóri

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia AirfieldSmall Airport
Komotini AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitagroi AirstripSmall Airport
Xanthi AeroclubSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Area
46.9 km² (18.1 mi²)
Postal Code
64200
Website
chrysoupoli.gr
Twinned With
Jagodina

🇬🇷 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 Chrysochóri

What is the population of Chrysochóri?

Chrysochóri has a population of 1,818 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 18.1 square miles.

Is Chrysochóri expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,768, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Chrysochóri?

Chrysochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches.

How is the job market in Chrysochóri?

There are 105 business establishments in the area.

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