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Karátoula, Greece

West Greece · Greece

Karátoula is a small town in West Greece, Greece with a population of 1,004. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

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C+ Fair
1,004 Population 15/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,280 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
$17,280 median income

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About Karátoula

Karátoula

Karatoula is a village in the municipal unit of Oleni, central Elis, Greece. Karatoula was the seat of the former municipality of Oleni. It is situated in a wide valley between hills, at about 90 m elevation. Karatoula is 1 km north of Magoula, 2 km west of Oleni (village), 2 km east of Charia, 13 km northwest of Olympia and 11 km northeast of Pyrgos. The river Alyseios, also known as Karatoulaiko Potami, flows west of the village.

People

Population1,004
Density15/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,280

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population1,004
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates37.7356°, 21.5358°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Greece
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,280

About Karátoula

Karátoula is a small town in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 1,004. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Karátoula is $17,280, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Karátoula vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$17,280
77% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Karátoula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Greece avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area66.0 sq mi (170.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates37.7356°N, 21.5358°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,724 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 8, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 138 km
Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 80 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 99 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 25 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 117 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 109 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 116 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 102 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 86 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 52 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 123 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 96 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 119 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 124 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 53 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 105 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 84 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 102 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 126 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 77 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 80 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 114 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 78 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 78 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 85 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 90 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 99 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 134 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 92 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 131 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 109 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 57 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 132 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 47 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 132 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 81 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 116 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 81 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in

Karátoula has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Karátoula

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Derti 98.6 laika AAC+ 160 kbps
Studio A13 greek folk music, greek traditional MP3
Greca 99.4 MP3 128 kbps
Λαϊκός 107.1 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Energy 94.2 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Greca Fm 99,4 pop, top 40 MP3 320 kbps
Galaxy 106.1 80s, 90s MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Karátoula

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Otto Szymiczek" Conference Center, 110 seats - The Historical Archive of ATHENS 2004
Archaelogical Museum of Elis
Archaelogical Museum of Olympia
Archaelogical Museum of Pyrgos
Archaeological Collection
Archimedes' Museum
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
Museum of the History of the Exacavations in Olympia
Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Λαμπετίου

Libraries in Karátoula

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Πύργου0.0

Farmers Markets in Karátoula

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea Market

Castles in Karátoula

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Oleni

Gas Stations in Karátoula

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #1354520639
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Ski Resorts Near Karátoula

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kalavrita Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Karátoula

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andravida Air BasePYRMedium Airport
Kalamata AirportKLXMedium Airport
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPAMedium Airport
Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios SolomosZTHMedium Airport
Epitalion AirfieldSmall Airport
Missolonghi AerodromeSmall Airport
Triodos AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karátoula

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Προφήτης Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Postal Code
27064

🇬🇷 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 Karátoula

What is the population of Karátoula?

Karátoula has a population of 1,004 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 66.0 square miles.

Is Karátoula expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,280, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Karátoula?

Karátoula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Karátoula?

There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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