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Gáïos, Greece

Ionian Islands · Greece

Gáïos is a small town in Ionian Islands, Greece with a population of 487. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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487 Population 31/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$22,464 Median Income
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$22,464 median income

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About Gáïos

Gáïos

Gaios is the main port on Paxos, the smallest of the seven principal Ionian Islands, in Greece. Gaios is situated on the east coast of the island. It is named after a homonymous pupil of Paul the Apostle, who brought Christianity to the island.

People

Population487
Density31/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,464

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population487
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates39.1972°, 20.1856°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceIonian Islands
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,464

About Gáïos

Gáïos is a small town in Greece (Ionian Islands) with a population of 487. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Gáïos is $22,464, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Gáïos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$22,464
70% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gáïos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Greece avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.7 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates39.1972°N, 20.1856°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,915 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 22, 2025.

Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 36 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 112 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 105 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 43 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 98 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 30 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 95 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 50 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 106 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 53 km
Sep 8, 2022 45 km SW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.5 145 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 78 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 10 km
Feb 25, 1994 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.4 49 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 38 km
Jan 26, 2014 4 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.4 109 km
Jul 28, 2002 12 km NNW of Katastárion, Greece M5.3 147 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 32 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 106 km
Jun 26, 1991 11 km S of Astakós, Greece M5.3 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 127 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 77 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 36 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 69 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 130 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 123 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 113 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 37 km
1867 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 223 109 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 140 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 6.4 in Wettest
December 51°F (10°C) 6.1 in

Gáïos has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Gáïos

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rythmos 94.9 greek, pop MP3
Λευκίμμη 105.5 MP3 224 kbps
Άγιος Σπυρίδων 91.1 ecclesia, greek MP3 128 kbps
Star Corfu 88.8 mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Κέρκυρα news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Corfu Dee Jay 97.5 dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Νέο Ραδιόφωνο 97.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Rythmos 94.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Κύμα 90.3 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Aktina 104.7 Της Καρδιάς σου Λαϊκά greek folk, mainstream MP3 256 kbps
Ρυθμός Κέρκυρας 99.7 mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Εν Πλω 89.2 greek music, news MP3 320 kbps
87.6 Studio 1 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
4U 93.1 greek, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Kerkyra 100.1 greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
2000staFM 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
Aktina 104.7 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
2000 στα FM MP3 128 kbps
Life News 102.9 greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
2000 sta FM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gáïos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Kouris
Paragaea - Old Olive Oil Factory
Paxos Museum
Watermill museum

Farmers Markets in Gáïos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Economy Market

Hotels in Gáïos

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agali Hotel Paxos
Bastas
Hotel Ilios
Lily's Apartments
Margina Residence
Ortensia apartments
Paxos Club Hotel
Purple Apricot

Cafes in Gáïos

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albatross
Anatoli
Athina Bakery
Cafe Italiano
Cafe Kalimera
Giappy Cafe & Snack Bar
Le Rocher
Maistrato
O Bournaos
Taverna del pescatore
Thalassa
Theofrastos Kafenion
Volcano

Castles in Gáïos

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Agios Nikolaos of Gáïos

Bus Stations in Gáïos

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaios

Gas Stations in Gáïos

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP PAXOS
SHELL

Airports Near Gáïos

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International AirportCFULarge Airport
Aktion National AirportPVKMedium Airport
Ioannina King Pyrrhus National AirportIOAMedium Airport
Margariti Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Zalongo AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gáïos

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ag Aikaterini
Ag Panteleimon
Ag. Dimitrios
Ag. Isavros
Ag. Spiridon
Aghios Spiridon
Agia Ekaterini church
Agia Paraskevi church
Agia Triada
Agios Athanosis
Agios Isavros
Agios Taxiarches
Analipsi
Analipsi
Ascension
Church of Agios Charalambos
Church of Agios Demetrios
Church of Agios Dimitrios
Church of Agios Georgios (St. George)
Church of Agios Ioannis
Church of Agios Ioannis
Church of Agios Spiridonas
Church of Agios Vasilios
Church of the Holy Apostles
Church of the Holy Unmercenaries
Church of the Hypapanti (Candlemas)
Eleousa
Theotokos
Αγ. Παρασκευή
Αγίος Αιμιλιανός
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Ναός της Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Website
paxi.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 Gáïos

What is the population of Gáïos?

Gáïos has a population of 487 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles.

Is Gáïos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,464, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gáïos?

Gáïos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

How is the job market in Gáïos?

There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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