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Kariótai, Greece

Ionian Islands · Greece

Kariótai is a small town in Ionian Islands, Greece with a population of 532. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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532 Population 11/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$22,464 Median Income
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Economy
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$22,464 median income

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About Kariótai

Kariótai

Lefkada, also known as Lefkas or Leukas and Leucadia, is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea on the west coast of Greece, connected to the mainland by a long causeway and floating bridge. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Lefkada. It is situated in the northern part of the island, approximately 25 minutes by automobile away from Aktion National Airport. The island is part of the regional unit of Lefkada.

People

Population532
Density11/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,464

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population532
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates38.7985°, 20.7150°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceIonian Islands
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (906 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,464

About Kariótai

Kariótai is a small town in Greece (Ionian Islands) with a population of 532. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Kariótai is $22,464, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Kariótai vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$22,464
70% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Kariótai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Greece avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates38.7985°N, 20.7150°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,481 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 137 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 143 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 117 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 41 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 70 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 66 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 135 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 145 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 149 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 57 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 62 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 134 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 111 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 60 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 58 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 142 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 15 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 54 km
Apr 11, 2006 8 km ESE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 126 km
Apr 4, 2006 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 131 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 2 126 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 133 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 145 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 145 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 128 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 143 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 143 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 78 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 39 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 41 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 119 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 17 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 105 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 133 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 96 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 66 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 56 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 125 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 138 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in

Kariótai has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Kariótai

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Λευκάδας 96.7 municipal, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 101.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Άλφα 98.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Δημοτικό Ραδιόφωνο Πρέβεζας municipal, news MP3 128 kbps
7 Μέρες 101.5 AAC+ 256 kbps
Μελωδία 101.1 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Πήγασος 106 greek traditional AAC+ 128 kbps
Ράδιο Ένα 87.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Lefkatas 900.5 FM MP3
Lefkatas 90.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3
Ionio 99.9 greek pop, mainstream AAC+ 128 kbps
Prisma Πρέβεζα music, news MP3 128 kbps
Downtuned Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Preveza Dee Jay 93.4 hiphop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Amvrakia 91.9 funk, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Amvrakia Fm 91.9 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Kariótai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Lefkada
Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis
Karya Folklore Museum
Museum of Gramophone Radio Phonograph & Music
Salaora Research and Information Center
Εκκλησία Μύτικα
Μουσείο «Άγγελος Σικελιανός»
Μουσείο Κάστρου
Μουσείο Φωνογράφου

Libraries in Kariótai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημόσια βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη "Χ. Κοντός"0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Νίκου Σβορώνου0.0
Χαραμόγλειος Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Gas Stations in Kariótai

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Kariótai

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Airports Near Kariótai

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aktion National AirportPVKMedium Airport
Kefallinia AirportEFLMedium Airport
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPAMedium Airport
Arachthos AirfieldSmall Airport
Dhokimion AirfieldSmall Airport
Margariti Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Zalongo AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Area
356.0 km² (137.4 mi²)
Website
lefkada.gr

🇬🇷 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 Kariótai

What is the population of Kariótai?

Kariótai has a population of 532 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 46.6 square miles.

Is Kariótai expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,464, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Kariótai?

Kariótai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

How is the job market in Kariótai?

There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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