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Katákolo, Greece

West Greece · Greece

Katákolo is a small town in West Greece, Greece with a population of 594. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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C+ Fair
594 Population 181/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,280 Median Income
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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 Katákolo

Katákolo

Katakolo is a seaside village in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km (6.8 mi) west of Pyrgos. The small village of Agios Andreas, which in ancient times was the natural harbour for Ancient Olympia, lies northwest of Katakolo.

People

Population594
Density181/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,280

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population594
Population Density181 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates37.6560°, 21.3174°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Greece
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,280

About Katákolo

Katákolo is a small town in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 594. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Katákolo is $17,280, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: Katákolo vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Katákolo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Greece avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates37.6560°N, 21.3174°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,536 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 M6.9 132 km
Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 59 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 118 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 39 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 131 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 98 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 106 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 123 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 115 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 75 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 38 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 106 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 103 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 109 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 33 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 116 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 91 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 121 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 97 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 74 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 95 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 99 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 135 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 98 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 98 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 104 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 69 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 118 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 80 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 125 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 108 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 59 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 30 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 129 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 65 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 137 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 100 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 104 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 76 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
November 58°F (15°C) 5.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Katákolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Katákolo

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Aquarius greek, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Ρυθμός 94.3 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Studio A13 greek folk music, greek traditional MP3
Greca 99.4 MP3 128 kbps
AQUARIUS FM 105,5 MP3 160 kbps
Πρίσμα 90.2 greek music, news MP3 192 kbps
Στίγμα 97.6 MP3 256 kbps
Bravo FM 89.6 MP3 128 kbps
Bravo 89.6 folk, greek 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
Prisma 91.8 electronic, pop MP3 128 kbps
Island 88.6 oldies, pop music MP3 192 kbps
Ermis 91.8 greek music, news talk MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Katákolo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaelogical Museum of Elis
Archaelogical Museum of Pyrgos
Archaeological Collection
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Λαμπετίου

Libraries in Katákolo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Πύργου0.0

Farmers Markets in Katákolo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea Market
Local market (Mondays)

Hotels in Katákolo

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Epihotel Odysseas
PHEIA | West Peloponnese
Vriniotis

Cafes in Katákolo

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azzurro
Meltemi

Castles in Katákolo

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pontikokastro

Train Stations in Katákolo

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Katakolo

Gas Stations in Katákolo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #1358324207

Banks in Katákolo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piraeus Bank

Gyms in Katákolo

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #10009046523

Airports Near Katákolo

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Postal Code
270 67

🇬🇷 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 Katákolo

What is the population of Katákolo?

Katákolo has a population of 594 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 181 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Katákolo 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 Katákolo?

Katákolo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°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 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Katákolo?

There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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