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Irákleion, Greece
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Irákleion is a large city in Crete, Greece with a population of 137,154. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Irákleion
Heraklion, Herakleion or Iraklion, is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete and capital of Heraklion regional unit. It is the fourth largest city in Greece, and the largest city in the Greek islands, with a municipal population of 179,302 (2021) and 211,370 in its wider metropolitan area, according to the 2011 census.
The greater area of Heraklion has been continuously inhabited since at least 7000 BCE, making it one of the oldest inhabited regions in Europe. It is also home to the ancient Knossos Palace, a major center of the Minoan civilization dating back to approximately 2000-1350 BCE, often considered Europe's oldest city. The palace is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece, second only to the Parthenon in terms of visitor numbers.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 137,154 |
| Population Density | 3,258 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3279°, 25.1434° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Crete |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.5 inches (623 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,060 |
About Irákleion
Irákleion is a large city in Greece (Crete) with a population of 137,154. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Irákleion vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,060 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 402 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 35 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Irákleion
Irákleion 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 42.1 sq mi (109.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3279°N, 25.1434°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 138 km |
| 2000 | CRETE | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 133 km |
| 2009 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 133 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 84 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 122 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 122 km |
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 | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°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 | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in |
Irákleion has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Irákleion
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Mediterranean University | University | — | Visit → |
| Science and Technology park of Crete | University | — | — |
| University of Crete | University | — | Visit → |
| Ελληνικό Μεσογειακό Πανεπιστήμιο | University | — | — |
| Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης | University | — | — |
| Σχολές ΟΑΕΔ, ΕΠΑΣ ΙΕΚ ΟΑΕΔ | College | — | — |
Schools in Irákleion
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4o Γυμνάσιο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| Σχολείο Ευρωπαϊκής Παιδείας | — | — | — | — |
| Λιανερη | — | — | — | — |
| 24ο & 31ο Δημοτικά Σχολεία | — | — | — | — |
| 3 ΓΕΛ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ | — | — | — | — |
| 5ο ΕΠΑΛ Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 13o Γυμνάσιο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 46ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | — | — | — | — |
| 19ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 3ο Λύκειο | — | — | — | — |
| 5ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 64ο Νηπιαγωγείο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 41ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 1⁰ Εργαστηριακό Κέντρο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 12ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | — | — | — | — |
| 2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | — | — | — | — |
| 36ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | — | — | — | — |
| 8ο Γενικό Λύκειο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| Lianeri | — | — | — | — |
| 1ο ΕΠΑΛ Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 6ο ΕΠΑΛ Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 1ο Εργαστηριακό Κέντρο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 4o ΕΠΑΛ (Εσπερινό) Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 5ο Γενικό Λύκειο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 3ο Γυμνάσιο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 4ο ΕΠΑΛ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ | — | — | — | — |
| 21ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| Παγκρήτιο Εκπαιδευτήριο | — | — | — | — |
| 1ο Γενικό Λύκειο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 7o Γυμνάσιο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 2ο Επαγγελματικό Λύκειο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 2ο Γυμνάσιο Λύκειο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 15ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ηρακλείου | — | — | — | — |
| 53ο - 54o Δημοτικά Σχολεία (Πρώην Ακαδημία) | — | — | — | — |
| Λιλιπούπολη - Ιδιωτικός Παιδικός Σταθμός - Νηπιαγωγείο | — | — | — | — |
| 20ό & 56ο Δημοτικά Σχολεία | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Irákleion
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Radio 92.6 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kriti FM 87.5 | cretan music, greek | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Mires 97,1 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KRITIKOS 88.7 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Best Radio | rock | UNKNOWN | |
| Best Radio 94.7 FM | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KPaX Radio | κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων | 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 | |
| DRS 95.3 | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Irákleion
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Collection of Archanes | ||||
| Christian Art Museum | ||||
| El Greco House and Museum | ||||
| Folk Museum of Ano Asites | ||||
| Heraklion Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Heraklion Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas | ||||
| Historical Museum of Crete | ||||
| Maritime Collection | ||||
| Museum of Olive Tree & Oil Striligkas | ||||
| Museum of Rural Life | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Crete | ||||
| Palace of Knossos | ||||
| RAM Rulers | ||||
| Αγία Αικατερίνη | ||||
| Μουσείο | ||||
| Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη |
Libraries in Irákleion
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library of the University Of Crete | 0.0 | |||||
| Βιβλιοθήκη ΕΛΜΕΠΑ | 0.0 | |||||
| Βικελαία Βιβλιοθήκη | 0.0 | |||||
| Βικελαία Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Irákleion
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Market (Sa) | |||||
| Open Street Market Area | |||||
| Λαϊκή Αγορά |
Hotels in Irákleion
36 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Irákleion
82 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Irákleion
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Irákleion
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Irákleion
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Irákleion
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Irákleion
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Irákleion
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Irákleion
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Irákleion
5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Irákleion
35 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Irákleion
21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Irákleion
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Irákleion
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Irákleion
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notos Brewery | ||||
| Solo Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Irákleion
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Irákleion
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | HER | Large Airport |
| (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Tympaki Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Irákleion
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ACS | |
| Hellenic Post | |
| Hellenic Post | |
| Post Office | |
| SPEEDEX - ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟ |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Irákleion
5 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Archeological site of Phaistos | ||
| Knossos Palace | ||
| Malia Palace | ||
| Minoan Palatial Centres | ||
| Zominthos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Irákleion
30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agia Sofia | |
| Agios Dimitrios | |
| Archangel Michael Church | |
| Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist | |
| Church of Saint George of the Armenians | |
| Orthodox Church of St. Anne | |
| Saint Menus Cathedral | |
| Saint Titus Church | |
| Small Sankt Menas and Pantanassa Church | |
| Αγία Αικατερίνη | |
| Αγία Βαρβάρα | |
| Αγία Φιλοθέη | |
| Αγίας Μαρίνας | |
| Ἁγίας Παρασκευῆς | |
| Άγιος Ανδρέας | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Ελευθέριος | |
| Άγιος Ευμένιος | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης |
Explore Near Irákleion
Quick Facts
Around Irákleion
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Irákleion
82 places within 15 km
- • Amnisos Sanctuary of Zeus Thenatas
- • Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
- • CITY WALLS
- • Fortetsa Tomb Site
- • Fortetsa Tomb Site
- + 15 more
- • Ammoudara Beach
- • Made
- • Palaiokastro Beach
- • Pantanassa
- • Peninsula Private Beach
- + 5 more
- • Ανάκτορο της Κνωσού
- • Κάστελος Καταλαγαρίου
- • Πύργος Στεργιανού
- • Πύργος στους Σταμνούς Πεδιάδας
- • Το μέγαρο των Μοδινών
- + 4 more
- • Νεραϊδόσπηλιος
- • πήλαιο Τραπέζα Τυλίσου
- • Σπήλαιο Δόξα
- • Σπήλαιο Ειλειθυίας στην Αμνισό
- • Σπήλαιο Καμηλάρη
- + 4 more
- • Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Μαλεβιζίου
- • Γιουχτάκι
- • Γιούχτας
- • Πύργος
- • Στρούμπουλας
- • Agios Georgios Vourvoulitis
- • Central court
- • Little Palace at Knossos
- • North Lustral Basin
- • NOTIA ΠΡΟΠΥΛΑΙΑ
- + 18 more
- • Cretan Thematic Park
- • Bethlehem Gate
- • jesus Gate
- • Venetian City wall
- • κουμπές Μπραγκάρος
- • οδος αγιου θωμα
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What is the population of Irákleion?
Irákleion has a population of 137,154 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 3,258 people per square mile, spread across 42.1 square miles.
Is Irákleion 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 Irákleion?
Irákleion 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 77°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.
How is the job market in Irákleion?
There are 402 business establishments in the area, including 131 restaurants and food service locations.