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Gázi, Greece

Crete · Greece

Gázi is a small city in Crete, Greece with a population of 12,606. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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C+ Fair
12,606 Population 164/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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$21,060 median income

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About Gázi

Gázi

Gazi is a western suburb of Heraklion and a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit of Crete in Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Malevizi, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit comprises several nearby villages with a total area of 95.81 square kilometres (36.99 sq mi) and a total population of 20,918, of whom 16,256 live within Gazi. It lies 6 kilometres west of Heraklion, on the north coast of Crete.

People

Population12,606
Density164/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population12,606
Population Density164 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates35.3253°, 25.0669°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (623 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Gázi

Gázi is a small city in Greece (Crete) with a population of 12,606. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Gázi is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 731 business establishments.

Income: Gázi vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,060
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)731

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Gázi

Gázi has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Feb (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 481 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 9.4° / 15.3° 94.5
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.3° 72.7
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 47.8
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20.1° 23.7
May 19.8°C / 68°F 15.7° / 23.8° 12.3
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.5° 2.1
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 0.5
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 1.3
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.3° 11.2
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 17.4° / 24.1° 55.4
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20.3° 63.2
Dec 14°C / 57°F 11.1° / 16.9° 96.2
Gázi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area76.8 sq mi (199.0 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates35.3253°N, 25.0669°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
35% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,922 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 8, 2025.

May 2, 2020 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.5 140 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 134 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 99 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 149 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 103 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 40 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 109 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 140 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 147 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 133 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 50 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 128 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 106 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 68 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 106 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 135 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 130 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 134 km
Jul 9, 1990 38 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 146 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

12 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 123 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 124 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 140 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 135 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 134 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 90 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 103 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 113 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 75 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 44 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical 124 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 124 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in

Gázi has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Gázi

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 MP3 128 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Radio Mires 97,1 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
KRITIKOS 88.7 MP3 128 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
Best Radio 94.7 FM MP3 160 kbps
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MIRES 97.1 MP3 128 kbps
DRS FM 95.3 MP3 128 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Α. Μυτιληναίος orthodox christian, speech MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Σωτηρόπουλος Νικόλαος orthodox christian, ορθοδοξία MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Γραφή ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 96 kbps
Σωτηρόπουλος ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 32 kbps
Studio 19 greek hellenic music AAC+ 32 kbps
DRS 95.3 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gázi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Archanes
Christian Art Museum
El Greco House and Museum
Folk Museum of Ano Asites
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas
Historical Museum of Crete
Museum of Olive Tree & Oil Striligkas
Museum of Wooden Sculptures
Natural History Museum of Crete
Nikos Xylouris
Palace of Knossos
RAM Rulers
Αγία Αικατερίνη
Κέντρο Αρχαιολογικής Πληροφόρησης
Μουσείο
Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη

Libraries in Gázi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library of the University Of Crete0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη ΕΛΜΕΠΑ0.0
Βικελαία Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Βικελαία Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Farmers Markets in Gázi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Local Market (Sa)
Open Street Market Area
Λαϊκή Αγορά

Hotels in Gázi

30 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agapi Beach Resort
Amounda Bay
Apollonia
Aptera beach
Atlantica Akti Zeus
Australia
Castro Hotel
Club Magic Life Candia Maris
Creta Beach Hotel and Bungalows
Eleni Village
Emi Seaside
Frank Apartments
Hotel Apollina Resort & Spa
Hotel Australia
La Palma
Lino Mare
Manos Studios Hotel
Marilena
Marirena
Marirena
Minoas Hotel
Paralos Lifestyle Beach
Paralos Lifestyle Beach
Petousis Hotel & Suites
Stork
Sun Hotel
Tropical Kreta
Villa Marina
Violetta Hotel
Yianna Caravel

Cafes in Gázi

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autostop
Grand Cafe
Kalimera
Ploumis
Reef sound cafe - cocktail bar
Street

Cinemas in Gázi

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Technopolis

Clinics in Gázi

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

24h Medical Service Dr. med. S. Mitregas
Amoudara Medical Assistance

Gas Stations in Gázi

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
BP
EKO
EKO
EKO
GR #827647864

Gyms in Gázi

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #1290006666

Breweries in Gázi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Notos Brewery
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gázi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gázi

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Tympaki Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gázi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hellenic Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gázi

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agia Marina
Saint John inside the Gorge
SENSES
Ιερός Ναός Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
32 m (105 ft)
Postal Code
71414

🇬🇷 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 Gázi

What is the population of Gázi?

Gázi has a population of 12,606 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 76.8 square miles.

Is Gázi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,060, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gázi?

Gázi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.

How is the job market in Gázi?

There are 731 business establishments in the area.

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