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Folégandros, Greece

South Aegean · Greece

Folégandros is a small town in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 667. Elevation: 676 ft (206 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
667 Population 1,235/sq mi density
676 ft Elevation 206 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$24,732 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,732 median income

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About Folégandros

Folégandros

Folegandros is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea that, together with Sikinos, Ios, Anafi and Santorini, forms the southern part of the Cyclades. Its surface area is 32.216 square kilometres (12.439 sq mi) and it had 719 inhabitants as of 2021.

People

Population667
Density1,235/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$24,732

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Population667
Population Density1,235 / sq mi
Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Coordinates36.6279°, 24.9202°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceSouth Aegean
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (449 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,732

About Folégandros

Folégandros is a small town in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 667. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet (206 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Folégandros is $24,732, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Folégandros vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$24,732
67% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Folégandros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Greece avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,235/sq mi
Coordinates36.6279°N, 24.9202°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 121 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 120 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 58 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 109 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 118 km
Feb 10, 2025 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.3 66 km
Jan 27, 2012 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece M5.3 66 km
Feb 4, 2025 21 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.3 61 km
Mar 20, 1992 9 km SE of Adámas, Greece M5.2 36 km
Feb 9, 2025 30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.2 63 km
Jan 26, 2012 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M5.2 65 km
Feb 12, 2025 15 km NE of Oía, Greece M5.1 53 km
Feb 10, 2025 28 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.1 63 km
Apr 26, 2023 13 km SSW of Astyp?laia, Greece M5.1 127 km
Feb 5, 2025 28 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.1 65 km
Feb 18, 2025 20 km SSW of Amorgós, Greece M5.0 81 km
Feb 17, 2025 27 km ESE of Íos, Greece M5.0 59 km
Feb 3, 2025 28 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.0 69 km
Feb 4, 2025 29 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.0 66 km
Jul 31, 2019 11 km NNW of Tílisos, Greece M4.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 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 50 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 49 km
1956 CYCLADES Eruption + Earthquake 20.0 m 56 93 km
1956 AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 10.0 m 55 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 124 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 145 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 119 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 70 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 136 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical 49 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 44 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 49 km
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 178 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in

Folégandros has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Folégandros

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ι.Μ. Παροναξίας 92.3 christian, orthodox AAC 32 kbps
Ηχώ Πάρος news, pop MP3 48 kbps
Πάρος 98.5 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Ραδιοφωνία Κυκλαδων 101.3 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Paros Radio MP3
Aegean Voice pop AAC+ 36 kbps

Museums in Folégandros

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folklore museum

Hotels in Folégandros

25 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aegeo
Agia Marina Rooms
Amoudaki Apartments
Ampelos resort
Anemomilos Apartments
Anemousa
Anima apartements
Aspalathras White
Belvedere
Blue Sand Hotel & Suites
Fata Morgana studio
Folegandros Apartments
Horizon
Hotel Castro
Kymanemi
Lemon Tree Houses
Lithia Villas & Pool
Mar Inn
Miramare
Notos
Pasithea
Perigiali Cafe & rooms
Provlama studios
Solaris
Vardia bay studios

Cafes in Folégandros

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amoudaki Cafe
Artemis
Castro Cafe
Dal Capo
Eisodos Folegandros
Nicolas' Place
Perigiali Cafe
Prickly Pear
Μικρό
Υδροχόος

Clinics in Folégandros

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #3086330021
GR #8905319063

Bus Stations in Folégandros

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chora Bus Station

Gas Stations in Folégandros

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Folégandros

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Santorini International AirportJTRLarge Airport
Milos AirportMLOSmall Airport
Naxos Island National AirportJNXSmall Airport
Paros National AirportPASSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Folégandros

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aghios Eleftherios
Aghios Nikolaos
Agios Georgios
Deutera Parousia
Panagia
Αγία Τριάδα
Αγία Φωτεινή
Άγιο Πνεύμα
Άγιοι Ανάργυροι
Άγιοι Ανάργυροι
Άγιοι Πάντες
Άγιοι Ραφαήλ Νικόλαος & Ειρήνη
Άγιοι Σαράντα
Άγιος Αρτέμιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Δημήτριος
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Πρόδρομος
Άγιος Κωνστανίνος
Άγιος Μόδεστος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Παντελεήμων
Άγιος Σάββας
Ευαγγελίστρια
Μεταμόρφωση Του Σωτήρος
Παναγιά η Νησιώτισσα
Παναγία Παντάνασα
Προφήτης Ηλίας
Χρυσοπηγή

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
455 m (1,493 ft)
Area
32.2 km² (12.4 mi²)
Postal Code
84011
Website
folegandros.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 Folégandros

What is the population of Folégandros?

Folégandros has a population of 667 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 1,235 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

Is Folégandros expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,732, 67% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Folégandros?

Folégandros 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 77°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in Folégandros?

There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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