Sign In Register

Gýtheio, Greece

Peloponnese · Greece

Gýtheio is a small town in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 4,279. Elevation: 551 ft (168 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,279 Population 47/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
23.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$20,196 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,196 median income

Discover Gýtheio, Greece

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Gýtheio

Gýtheio

Gytheio or Gythio, also the ancient Gythium or Gytheion, is a town on the eastern shore of the Mani Peninsula in the Peloponnese of southern Greece, in the historical and administrative region of Laconia. It is the largest and most important town in Mani. Gytheio is the seat of the municipality of East Mani. Gytheio is significant in the history of Mani and the Maniots.

People

Population4,279
Density47/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,196

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Population4,279
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Coordinates36.7550°, 22.5642°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvincePeloponnese
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation23.6 inches (600 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,196

About Gýtheio

Gýtheio is a small town in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 4,279. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Gýtheio is $20,196, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 248 business establishments.

Income: Gýtheio vs Greece

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,196
73% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)248

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gýtheio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Greece avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area92.0 sq mi (238.3 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates36.7550°N, 22.5642°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,653 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 85 km
Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 76 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 78 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 61 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 53 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 88 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 94 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 102 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 132 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 98 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 93 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 130 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 58 km
Jun 21, 2008 82 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.6 102 km
Jan 11, 1994 92 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 104 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 82 km
Apr 29, 1998 72 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 89 km
Jun 25, 2018 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece M5.5 110 km
Apr 17, 1999 86 km S of Methóni, Greece M5.4 112 km
Feb 26, 2008 98 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.4 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 93 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 51 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 58 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 91 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 144 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 72 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 118 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Gýtheio has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Schools in Gýtheio

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
2o Gymnasio Gythiou
1ο Δημοτικό Γυθείου
Dimotiko Mavrovouniou
Β' Δημοτικό Σχολείο Γυθείου
1o Gymnasio Gythiou
Single High School of Gythe
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Gýtheio

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Κανάλι 1 Καλαμάτα folk, greek MP3
ΔΙΑΥΛΟΣ FM 99.2 MP3 128 kbps
Παλμός 90.5 greek folk music MP3 256 kbps
88.6 Kanali 20 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Έμφασις greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Δίαυλος 99.2 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Μουσικός Παλμός 94.5 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Ι.Μ. Σπάρτης 88.8 ecclesia, greek MP3 64 kbps
Πολιτεία Σπάρτη folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Apollon greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
ERT Kalamata 107.2 ert, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Nt00 Radio alternative, beats MP3 192 kbps
Kiss 89 pop, talk MP3 128 kbps
Free GR student radio MP3 192 kbps
Fly Σπάρτη folk, greek MP3 64 kbps
Antenna Νότιας Ελλάδας 97.2 greek music, news MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Gýtheio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Center of Culture of Easter Mani
Mani Museum
Tower-House Museum
Tzanetaki Tower
Αλεπότρυπα
Λαογραφική Συλλογή Μάνης

Farmers Markets in Gýtheio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market
Weekly Market

Hotels in Gýtheio

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aeolos Hotel Apartments
Aktaion
aktaion
Belle Helene
Cavo Grosso
Hotel Milton
Infinity Hotel Gytheio
Kamares Villas
LAS HOTEL & SPA
Mikro Horio
Poseidon Apartments
Pyrgos Petropoulakis Tower
Stavros Tou Notou
Thirides Beach Resort

Cafes in Gýtheio

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Beach
Café Plaz
Dirk
Kimbo
Mikro Cafe
Petalea Beach Cafe
Remezzo Cafe
Tourist stand
ΚΑΦΕΝΕΙΟ
Σταθμός

Monuments in Gýtheio

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ΧΑΙΡΕ Ω ΧΑΙΡΕ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΑ

Castles in Gýtheio

10 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Grigorakides
Fort of Kavallierakis-Fokas
Goulades castle
Passavas
Passavas Castle
Tower of Kosonakos
Tower of Tsikourios
Tzanetaki Tower
Valtaki Fortress
Πύργος Χατζάκου

Dentists in Gýtheio

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #5166850868
GR #6404127288

Bus Stations in Gýtheio

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KTEL Gythio

Gas Stations in Gýtheio

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aegean
AEGEAN
Aegean Mastakouris Fuel Station / Gus station
AVIN
AVIN
EKO
Kmoil
SHELL
ΕΤΕΚΑ

Banks in Gýtheio

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Alpha Bank
National Bank Group
National Bank of Greece
Piraeus Bank
Piraeus Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Gýtheio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gýtheio

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalamata AirportKLXMedium Airport
Kithira AirportKITSmall Airport
Sparti AirfieldSPJSmall Airport
Triodos AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gýtheio

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hellenic Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gýtheio

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Georgios
Agios Konstantinos
Agios Petros
Church of Ypapanti
Ekklisia Agia Triada
Ekklisia Panagia
Gianni Chorio
Prof. Ilias
Αγία Μαρίνα
Άγιος Αλέξανδρος
Άγιος Δημήτριος
Άγιος Ευστράτιος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Αγίων Πάντων
Εισοδίων Της Θεοτόκου
Ζωοδόχος Πηγή
Ι.Ν Αγ. Κωνσταντίνου & Ελένης
Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης
Μονή Αγίου Γεωργίου
Ναός Ταξιαρχών
Παναγίτσα
Προφήτης Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Postal Code
232 00
Website
gythio.net
Twinned With
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

🇬🇷 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Gýtheio.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Gýtheio

What is the population of Gýtheio?

Gýtheio has a population of 4,279 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 92.0 square miles.

Is Gýtheio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gýtheio?

Gýtheio 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 79°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.

How is the job market in Gýtheio?

There are 248 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Gýtheio with another city: