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Goúrnes, Greece

Crete · Greece

Goúrnes is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 1,628. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,628 Population 16/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
25.2 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 Goúrnes

Goúrnes

Galipe is a village in the municipali unit of Episkopi's, Hersonissos municipality in the regional unit of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. It is situated at 280 m. altitude, 21 km away from Heraklion. The economy of the village is mainly based on agriculture. The main cultivations concern vines and olives for olive oil production. The population of the village is 97 inhabitants, according to the census of 2011.

People

Population1,628
Density16/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population1,628
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates35.3263°, 25.2774°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (639 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Goúrnes

Goúrnes is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 1,628. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Goúrnes is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Goúrnes vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Goúrnes

Goúrnes 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
Goúrnes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area104.9 sq mi (271.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates35.3263°N, 25.2774°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,076 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 M6.5 133 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 130 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 85 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 106 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 132 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 56 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 109 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 122 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 141 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 129 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 41 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 129 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 122 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 111 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 64 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 122 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 129 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 148 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 118 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 124 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 - 120 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 120 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m - 133 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m - 129 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m - 130 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m - 75 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m - 106 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake - - 99 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake - - 79 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake - - 28 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical - - 120 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical - - 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 120 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 170 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 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 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) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in

Goúrnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Goúrnes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
General High School Of Gouves - - - -
Art School of Heraklion - - - -
Music School of Heraklion - - - -
The Centre for Research & Technology Hellas - - - -
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Radio Stations near Goúrnes

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 - MP3 128 kbps
Ηχώ Ιεράπετρα news, pop MP3 64 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Λατώ Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Panic 93.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Best Radio 94.7 FM - MP3 160 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
KRITIKOS 88.7 - MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Δίαυλος Κρήτης - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mires 97,1 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Madness 95 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Λασίθι 92.3 greek pop, mainstream 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
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων MP3 128 kbps
DRS 95.3 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Goúrnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Archanes
Christian Art Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas
Historical Museum of Crete
History and folklore Museum
Homo Sapiens
Maritime Collection
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum of Rural Life
Natural History Museum of Crete
Omalia olive press
Palace of Knossos
RAM Rulers
Αγία Αικατερίνη
Μουσείο
Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη

Libraries in Goúrnes

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

Farmers Markets in Goúrnes

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

Hotels in Goúrnes

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Sky Appartments
Erato Hotel
Kritzas Apart
Kritzas Beach
PALAN Apartments
Your Memories

Cafes in Goúrnes

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ambrosia Taverna
Avra
Minas
Tavern Liogerma
Taverna Paradise

Cinemas in Goúrnes

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

5D Cinema

Theme Parks in Goúrnes

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dinosauria Park

Gas Stations in Goúrnes

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EKO
GR #6086428685
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Breweries in Goúrnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Notos Brewery
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Goúrnes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Goúrnes

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Goúrnes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Demetrius
Ναός Αγίου Νεκταρίου

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
280 m (919 ft)

🇬🇷 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 Goúrnes

What is the population of Goúrnes?

Goúrnes has a population of 1,628 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 104.9 square miles.

Is Goúrnes 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 Goúrnes?

Goúrnes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Goúrnes?

There are 94 business establishments in the area.

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