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Georgioupolis, Greece

Crete · Greece

Georgioupolis is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 2,483. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,483 Population 16/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 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
$21,060 median income

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About Georgioupolis

Georgioupolis

Georgioupoli is a resort village and former municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece.
Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Apokoronas, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 53.498 km2 (20.656 sq mi). It is located 39 kilometres east of Chania, about 23 km (14 mi) west of Rethymno and about 100 km (62 mi) west of Heraklio. It was named after Prince George of Greece, high commissioner of the island in the last years of Ottoman occupation.

People

Population2,483
Density16/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population2,483
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates35.3623°, 24.2601°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Georgioupolis

Georgioupolis is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 2,483. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Georgioupolis is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 144 business establishments.

Income: Georgioupolis vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)144

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Georgioupolis

Georgioupolis has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.7°C), the coldest is Feb (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 639 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 8.5° / 14.2° 125.0
Feb 11.3°C / 52°F 8.2° / 14.4° 108.4
Mar 13.2°C / 56°F 9.7° / 16.8° 63.9
Apr 16°C / 61°F 12.1° / 20° 23.5
May 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.7° 18.2
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 19.9° / 29.2° 0.9
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 22° / 31.4° 3.2
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 22.3° / 31.1° 3.7
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 19.8° / 28° 12.0
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 16.5° / 24° 67.6
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 13.2° / 19.5° 88.9
Dec 13°C / 55°F 10.2° / 15.7° 124.1
Georgioupolis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area153.5 sq mi (397.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates35.3623°N, 24.2601°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 142 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece M6.6 93 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 128 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 48 km
Mar 17, 2004 74 km WSW of Kastrí, Greece M6.1 121 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 140 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 141 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 114 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 65 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 119 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 66 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 71 km
Jul 21, 2024 56 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece M5.3 107 km
Jul 15, 2017 23 km WSW of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.3 117 km
Sep 27, 2011 44 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 103 km
Jul 31, 2017 35 km S of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 96 km
Dec 10, 1995 2 km ESE of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 61 km
Jan 27, 2012 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece M5.3 105 km
Apr 6, 2013 3 km S of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 64 km
Nov 26, 2001 17 km E of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 8.6 m 134 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 128 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 93 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 97 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 113 km
365 CRETE Earthquake 5,000 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 150 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in

Georgioupolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Georgioupolis

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ολοήμερο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Γεωργονωολης
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Radio Stations near Georgioupolis

44 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Μουσικό Κανάλι Ρεθύμνου 101.3 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Uncut GR MP3
Erotokritos 87.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Κρητικόραμα 93.8 greek traditional MP3 128 kbps
Αντέννα Δυτικής Κρήτης 97.1 news, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Zarpa Χανιά greek, news MP3 96 kbps
Gavdos 88.8 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Μαρτυρία 95.5 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 128 kbps
Gavdos 88.8FM MP3 128 kbps
Παλαιόχωρα 89.3 pop MP3 128 kbps
Koinoniko Radiofono Xaniwn jazz, politics MP3 128 kbps
Κρήτη 98.9 greek traditional MP3 128 kbps
Δρόμος 105.4 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Μαρτυρία 95.5 orthodox christian, religion MP3 128 kbps
Κραχ greek music MP3 128 kbps
Ασύρματος 1134 greek folk MP3 96 kbps
Δίκτυο 91.5 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Αντέννα Δυτικής Κρήτης news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 97.4 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Φάρος 91.8 greek, traditional MP3 128 kbps
Laiko 107 greek folk music MP3
Μεγαλόνησος 89.8 greek, traditional MP3 128 kbps
rebetiko sealabs MP3 40 kbps
Άστρο 96.4 folk, greek MP3 64 kbps
Ραδιοκύματα 102.6 folk, pop MP3 128 kbps
Studio Ρέθυμνο 980 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Δίκτυο FM 91.5 MP3 128 kbps
Ριζίτες 92.4 greek traditional MP3 128 kbps
Adelin 107.3 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Παραπολιτικά Ρεθύμνου 102.4 music, news MP3 128 kbps
EROTOKRITOS MP3 128 kbps
Ένταση 93.5 MP3 320 kbps
Venus 91 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Mix FM GR greek folk MP3
Team 102 news talk, pop MP3 128 kbps
D-Code 96,2 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Fresh 105 mainstream, pop music AAC+ 96 kbps
Chania 99.6 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Amore 87.5 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Chania Rock FM 96.8 rock MP3 128 kbps
D-code 96.2 electronica, house MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sfakia MP3 128 kbps
Original 94.4 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
104.4 Fm Radio various MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Georgioupolis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancient Olive Oil Mill
Archaeological Museum of Chania
Archeological museum of Rethymno
Army War Museum
Askyfou War Museum
byzantine collection
Chemistry Museum
Eleftherios Venizelos 'Museum
Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
Folkloric Museum
Greek National Football Team Museum
Historical folk-art museum of Rethymno
House of Stone Creations
Maritime Museum of Crete
Maritime Museum of Crete
Museum Monastery Foinikias
Museum of Modern Art
Museum of the Preveli Monastery
Museum Of Typography
Oriseum Papa Michalis Georgoulakis
Paleontological Museum of Rethymno
Roustika Manor
Stone Museum
The Cretan Runner Museum
μουσείο εθνογραφικό
Μουσείο Φορτέτζας

Libraries in Georgioupolis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
D10.0
H.M.U Library0.0
Library Of University of Crete0.0
Municipal Library of Chania0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη πολυτεχνείου Κρήτης0.0
δημόσια κεντρική βιβλιοθήκη Ρεθύμνου0.0

Farmers Markets in Georgioupolis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Monday-Market
Street Market

Hotels in Georgioupolis

51 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alkion apartments
Anemos
Anna's house (apartments)
Anna's Rooms
Apollo
Aquamar beach
Astrostudio Apartments
Christina Rooms and Studios
Corissia Harmony
Corissia Princess
Cretan Beach Resort
Delfina Beach Hotel
Delfina Boutique Hotel
Eliros Mare
Epos Luxury Hotel
Fereniki
Feriniki
Georgioupolis Beach Hotel
Georgioupolis Resort
Georgioupolis suites
Happy Days Hotel
Happy Days room
Haris Studio's - Apartments
Hotel Riverhouse
Hotel Zorbas
Irida appartments
Kavros Beach Hotel
Kournas Village Beach Hotel
Labyrinthos
Mare blue & suites
Mare boutique hotel
Mare Monte Beach Hotel
Marika's apartments
Mythos Palace
Mytologia
Olive Garden
Orpheas Resort
Paradise Hotel
Pilot Amphora
Pilot Beach Resort
Porto Kalivaki Studios
Profilio apartments
River side
Summer Beach
Sunday Beach
Vantaris Blue
Vantaris Garden
Vantaris Luxury Beach Resort
Vantaris Palace
Villa Galini / Sifis apartments
Yassou Kriti

Cafes in Georgioupolis

17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Moon Cafe
Egli
Exopoli
Gregory's
Jeana's DeliBar
Kafeneion Mouragio
Kafeneion Pantopoleion - Markos place
Meli Cafe
Nicolas Café Bar
Port Cafe
Posto di Caffe
Rainbow
Stelios
Stelios Kokolakis
Sweet house
To Sentouki
Βασιλάκης

Gas Stations in Georgioupolis

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EKO
Silk Oil

Banks in Georgioupolis

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Chania

Gyms in Georgioupolis

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #10751526584
GR #973100521

Stadiums & Teams in Georgioupolis

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Georgioupolis

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chania International AirportCHQLarge Airport
Maleme Air BaseSmall Airport
Tympaki Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Georgioupolis

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης Παιδιών και Νέων Κρήτης

Churches & Religious Organizations in Georgioupolis

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel on the top of the hill
Saint Barbara
St John's Church
St. Nicolas Chapel
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Ανάληψη

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens

🇬🇷 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 Georgioupolis

What is the population of Georgioupolis?

Georgioupolis has a population of 2,483 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 153.5 square miles.

Is Georgioupolis 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 Georgioupolis?

Georgioupolis 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 78°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.

How is the job market in Georgioupolis?

There are 144 business establishments in the area.

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