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Káto Chorió, Greece
Crete · Greece
Káto Chorió is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 946. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Káto Chorió
Vasiliki is the name of a village in the municipality of Ierapetra, in the prefecture of Lasithi, on Crete, and the name of the nearby Minoan archeological site. The site took its name from the village.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 946 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0486°, 25.7908° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Crete |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.6 inches (575 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,060 |
About Káto Chorió
Káto Chorió is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 946. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Káto Chorió vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,060 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 55 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 322.1 sq mi (834.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0486°N, 25.7908°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | — | 140 km |
| 2020 | CRETE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 2000 | CRETE | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 93 km |
| 2009 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 103 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 85 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
| 1303 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 4,000 | 110 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in |
Káto Chorió has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Káto Chorió
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ηχώ Ιεράπετρα | news, pop | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Λατώ Άγιος Νικόλαος | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Λασίθι 92.3 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panic 93.7 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Madness 95 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δίαυλος Κρήτης | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος | news, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KPaX Radio | κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sitia 95.5 | jazz, pop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Melody 88 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Káto Chorió
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Archeological Collection | ||||
| Folklore Museum | ||||
| Folklore Museum Of Neapolis | ||||
| Museum of Mirthos | ||||
| MUSEUM OF TRADITIONAL CRETAN ART | ||||
| Museum Rodanthi | ||||
| Pefki Folklore Museum |
Libraries in Káto Chorió
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Koundoureios" Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Káto Chorió
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday's, Street Market |
Castles in Káto Chorió
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Káto Chorió
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Káto Chorió
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Káto Chorió
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | HER | Large Airport |
| (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sitia Airport | JSH | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Káto Chorió
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Afentis Christos | |
| Ἁγία Ἀναστασία | |
| Ἁγία Ἀναστασία | |
| Ἁγία Τριάς | |
| Ἅγιος Ἀντώνιος | |
| Ἅγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Ἅγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Ἅγιος Γεώργιος - Ἅγιος Χαράλαμπος | |
| Κοίμησις τῆς Θεοτόκου | |
| Παναγία Κερά (Κοίμησης τῆς Θεοτόκου) | |
| Προφήτης Ἠλίας | |
| Προφήτης Ἠλίας | |
| Τίμιος Σταυρός |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Káto Chorió?
Káto Chorió has a population of 946 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 322.1 square miles.
Is Káto Chorió 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 Chorió?
Káto Chorió enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches.
How is the job market in Káto Chorió?
There are 55 business establishments in the area.