Galaxídhion, Greece

Central Greece · Greece

Galaxídhion is a small town in Central Greece, Greece with a population of 1,761. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,761 Population 109/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone

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About Galaxídhion

Galaxídhion

Galaxidi or Galaxeidi, is a town and a former municipality in the southern part of Phocis, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Delphi, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 126.088 km2.

People

Population1,761
Density109/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,761
Population Density109 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates38.3807°, 22.3800°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Greece
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Galaxídhion

Galaxídhion is a small town in Greece (Central Greece) with a population of 1,761. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

Galaxídhion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Greece avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.7 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates38.3807°N, 22.3800°E
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,210 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 9 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 88 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 132 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 111 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 10 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 20 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 11 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 140 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 57 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 32 km
Apr 4, 2006 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 149 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 37 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 134 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 3 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 30 km
Mar 26, 1993 10 km WSW of Epitálio, Greece M5.4 124 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 33 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 44 km
Feb 15, 2016 14 km E of Kréstena, Greece M5.3 105 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 2 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 32 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m - 26 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 14 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m - 72 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m - 26 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m - 26 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m - 26 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m - 82 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 9 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 52 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 137 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 69 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m - 140 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 19 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake - - 25 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake - 8 129 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake - - 137 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - 476 138 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake - - 32 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 18 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Galaxídhion has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Galaxídhion

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Γαλαξιδίου - - - -
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Radio Stations near Galaxídhion

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
City 92 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
ERT Tripoli - MP3 128 kbps
Λύχνος pentecostal, religion MP3 128 kbps
Ελληνικός 90.3 greek MP3 192 kbps
Sirios 95.8 greek music, news talk MP3 256 kbps
Palmos 95 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Galaxídhion

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amfissa Archaeological Museum
Delphi Museum
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Μαμουσιάς
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Γαλαξιδίου
Μουσείο Δελφικών Εορτών Εύας και Άγγελου Σικελιανού
Μουσείο Οδοντωτού
Ναυτικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο Γαλαξειδίου

Libraries in Galaxídhion

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημόσια Βιβλιοθήκη Δελφών0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Hotels in Galaxídhion

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Archontiko
Argo
Europa Beach Hotel
Galaxa mansion
Galaxidi
Ganimede
Koukonas
Nostos
Pavlos
Pension Hirolakas
Porto Lourdas
Poseidon

Cafes in Galaxídhion

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AZUL BEACH BAR RESTAURANT
Kantoyni
Melydron
Ocean Drive
The hideout
Αιολίδα
Καλαφάτης
Κουρδιστό Πορτοκάλι
Μαρίτσα
Ο Λοστρόμος
Το καφενείο
Υδροχόος

Dentists in Galaxídhion

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galaxidi smile

Gas Stations in Galaxídhion

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
REVOIL

Stadiums & Teams in Galaxídhion

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Galaxídhion

4 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 - - -
Karpenisi Ski Center 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Galaxídhion

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lechaio Airfield-Small Airport
Molos Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Galaxídhion

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Είδη δώρων Παιχνίδια Σχολικά Εποχιακά Είδη πάρτυ Οργάνωση εκδηλώσεων

Churches & Religious Organizations in Galaxídhion

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Αγία Παρασκευή
Αγία Τριάδα
Άγιος Ανδρέας
Άγιος Βασίλειος
Άγιος Βλάσιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Μονή Σωτήρος
Παναγείτσα
Παναγία Γάλαξα Θαλασσοκρατούσα
Παρεκλήσι εκκλησίας Πεντεορίων

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Postal Code
330 52

🇬🇷 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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What is the population of Galaxídhion?

Galaxídhion has a population of 1,761 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Galaxídhion?

Galaxídhion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

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