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Goúves, Greece

Crete · Greece

Goúves is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 539. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
539 Population 5/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income

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About Goúves

Goúves

Hersonissos is a town and a local government unit in the north of Crete, bordering the Mediterranean / Aegean Sea. The town is about 25 kilometers east of Heraklion and west of Agios Nikolaos. What is usually called Hersonissos is in fact its peninsula and harbour. It is part of the Heraklion regional unit. It is situated 25 km from the Heraklion airport and 27 km from the Heraklion port. The seat of the local government unit is the village of Gournes.

People

Population539
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population539
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates35.3105°, 25.3133°
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 Goúves

Goúves is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 539. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 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 Goúves is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Goúves vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Goúves

Goúves 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
Goúves 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 341 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

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area104.9 sq mi (271.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates35.3105°N, 25.3133°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

3,088 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 M6.5 131 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 128 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 105 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 129 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 85 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 60 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 108 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 138 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 120 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 125 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 38 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 127 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 124 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 62 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 108 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 124 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 126 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 146 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 115 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 136 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 121 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 122 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 131 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 126 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 128 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 74 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 105 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 99 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 82 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 27 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical 122 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 122 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 173 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

Goúves 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 Goúves

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Γουβών
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Radio Stations near Goúves

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 Goúves

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 Goúves

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

Farmers Markets in Goúves

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

Cafes in Goúves

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alvi
Ouzery Eukalipt
Spiros original Greek Cuisine
Traditional Tavern

Breweries in Goúves

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Notos Brewery
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Goúves

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Goúves

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Goúves

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agiou Georgiou
Church of St. Paraskevi
Άγιου Αντωνίου
Ζωοδόχου Πηγής
Παναγίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Area
271.6 km² (104.8 mi²)
Postal Code
70014
Website
hersonissos.gr/en

🇬🇷 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 Goúves

What is the population of Goúves?

Goúves has a population of 539 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 104.9 square miles.

Is Goúves 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 Goúves?

Goúves 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 Goúves?

There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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