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Gérgeri, Greece

Crete · Greece

Gérgeri is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 1,444. Elevation: 1,680 ft (512 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,444 Population 12/sq mi density
1,680 ft Elevation 512 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.6 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 Gérgeri

Gérgeri

Gergeri is the seat of Rouvas municipal unit in Heraklion regional unit in the Greek island of Crete. The population was 1,345 in 2021. Gergeri's location is at a region called "Pano Riza" of Psiloreiti's, and in that region there are also the villages Panasos, Nivritos, Zaros, Vorizia and Kamares. Nowadays, everyone in Gergeri and in Pano Riza is proud for the surplus of companies in Gergeri, and for the football club Rouvas F.C., which now is playing on Football League 2. Near Gergeri also is the Rouva's Forest, which is very famous and very beautiful.

People

Population1,444
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Population1,444
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Coordinates35.1328°, 24.9496°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (700 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Gérgeri

Gérgeri is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 1,444. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet (512 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Gérgeri is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Gérgeri vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Gérgeri

Gérgeri 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
Gérgeri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Greece avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Area116.1 sq mi (300.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates35.1328°N, 24.9496°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,721 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 2, 2020 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.5 127 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 118 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 82 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 122 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 52 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 89 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 46 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 117 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 86 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 131 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 55 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 122 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 86 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 132 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 97 km
Oct 12, 2002 48 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 136 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 123 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 124 km
Jul 15, 2017 23 km WSW of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.3 49 km
Dec 10, 1995 2 km ESE of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 84 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 - 147 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 147 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m - 127 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m - 122 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m - 118 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m - 112 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m - 82 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake - - 135 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake - - 97 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake - - 65 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical - - 147 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 147 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
June 73°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 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in

Gérgeri has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Gérgeri

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 - MP3 128 kbps
Μουσικό Κανάλι Ρεθύμνου 101.3 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Radio Mires 97,1 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Παραπολιτικά Ρεθύμνου 102.4 music, news MP3 128 kbps
Studio Ρέθυμνο 980 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Ραδιοκύματα 102.6 folk, pop MP3 128 kbps
Άστρο 96.4 folk, greek MP3 64 kbps
Μεγαλόνησος 89.8 greek, traditional MP3 128 kbps
Best Radio 94.7 FM - MP3 160 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
KRITIKOS 88.7 - MP3 128 kbps
Studio 19 greek hellenic music AAC+ 32 kbps
Σωτηρόπουλος ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Γραφή ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 96 kbps
DRS 95.3 - MP3 128 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Σωτηρόπουλος Νικόλαος orthodox christian, ορθοδοξία MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Α. Μυτιληναίος orthodox christian, speech MP3 32 kbps
DRS FM 95.3 - MP3 128 kbps
Team 102 news talk, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MIRES 97.1 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gérgeri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Archanes
Archeological Museum of Messara
Christian Art Museum
Folk Museum of Ano Asites
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas
Historical Museum of Crete
Höney museum
Museum of Cretan Ethnology
Museum of Wooden Sculptures
Natural History Museum of Crete
Nikos Xylouris
Palace of Knossos
RAM Rulers
Αγία Αικατερίνη
Κέντρο Αρχαιολογικής Πληροφόρησης
Μουσείο

Libraries in Gérgeri

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

Farmers Markets in Gérgeri

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

Cafes in Gérgeri

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Podilato Cafe

Gas Stations in Gérgeri

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
EKO

Breweries in Gérgeri

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Notos Brewery
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gérgeri

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gérgeri

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Tympaki Air Base-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
530 m (1,739 ft)
Postal Code
70003

🇬🇷 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 Gérgeri

What is the population of Gérgeri?

Gérgeri has a population of 1,444 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 116.1 square miles.

Is Gérgeri 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 Gérgeri?

Gérgeri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.

How is the job market in Gérgeri?

There are 84 business establishments in the area.

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