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Káto Asítai, Greece

Crete · Greece

Káto Asítai is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 1,264. Elevation: 1,424 ft (434 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

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C+ Fair
1,264 Population 16/sq mi density
1,424 ft Elevation 434 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
38.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 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
$21,060 median income

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About Káto Asítai

Káto Asítai

Kato Asites is a medium-sized village in the heart of the Heraklion regional unit, Crete. It is part of the Gorgolainis municipal unit. It has a population of around 1,100 inhabitants. It is situated 24 km southwest of Heraklion City. The village enjoys very hot and dry summers, with mild rainy winters and occasionally snow.

People

Population1,264
Density16/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain38.0 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Population1,264
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Coordinates35.2027°, 24.9983°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation38.0 inches (965 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Káto Asítai

Káto Asítai is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 1,264. The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet (434 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Káto Asítai is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Káto Asítai vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,060
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Káto Asítai

Káto Asítai 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 9.4° / 15.3° 94.5
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.3° 72.7
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 47.8
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20.1° 23.7
May 19.8°C / 68°F 15.7° / 23.8° 12.3
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.5° 2.1
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 0.5
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 1.3
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.3° 11.2
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 17.4° / 24.1° 55.4
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20.3° 63.2
Dec 14°C / 57°F 11.1° / 16.9° 96.2
Káto Asítai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Greece avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Area76.8 sq mi (199.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates35.2027°N, 24.9983°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,738 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 8, 2025.

May 2, 2020 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.5 131 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 123 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 89 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 113 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 47 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 96 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 46 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 123 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 129 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 93 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 59 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 126 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 93 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 139 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 105 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 127 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 125 km
Oct 12, 2002 48 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 134 km
Apr 6, 2013 3 km S of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 94 km
Jan 27, 2012 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece M5.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 138 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 138 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 131 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 126 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 123 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 103 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 89 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 127 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 89 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 56 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical 138 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 138 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 7.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 6.5 in

Káto Asítai has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Káto Asítai

14 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
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 Káto Asítai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Archanes
Archeological Museum of Messara
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
Museum of Cretan Ethnology
Museum of Olive Tree & Oil Striligkas
Museum of Wooden Sculptures
Natural History Museum of Crete
Nikos Xylouris
Palace of Knossos
RAM Rulers
Αγία Αικατερίνη
Κέντρο Αρχαιολογικής Πληροφόρησης
Μουσείο
Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη

Libraries in Káto Asítai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library of the University Of Crete0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη ΕΛΜΕΠΑ0.0
Βικελαία Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Βικελαία Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Farmers Markets in Káto Asítai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Local Market (Sa)
Miros Bazzar
Open Street Market Area
Λαϊκή Αγορά

Gas Stations in Káto Asítai

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Breweries in Káto Asítai

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Notos Brewery
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Káto Asítai

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Airports Near Káto Asítai

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Tympaki Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Káto Asítai

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Antonios
Agios Nektarios
Cavernous Church of St. Antonios
Zoodochos Pigi
Ιερά Μονή του Αγίου Γεωργίου του Γοργολεήμονος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
450 m (1,476 ft)
Postal Code
70013

🇬🇷 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 Káto Asítai

What is the population of Káto Asítai?

Káto Asítai has a population of 1,264 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 76.8 square miles.

Is Káto Asítai 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 Káto Asítai?

Káto Asítai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches.

How is the job market in Káto Asítai?

There are 73 business establishments in the area.

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