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Kolympári, Greece

Crete · Greece

Kolympári is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 1,032. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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C+ Fair
1,032 Population 4/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
23.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income

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About Kolympári

Kolympári

Maleme is a small village and civilian airfield 16 km (9.9 mi) to the west of Chania, in north western Crete, Greece. It is located in Platanias municipality, in Chania regional unit.

People

Population1,032
Density4/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,032
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates35.5412°, 23.7800°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (587 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Kolympári

Kolympári is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 1,032. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Kolympári is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 60 business establishments.

Income: Kolympári vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Kolympári

Kolympári has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.7°C), the coldest is Feb (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 639 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 8.5° / 14.2° 125.0
Feb 11.3°C / 52°F 8.2° / 14.4° 108.4
Mar 13.2°C / 56°F 9.7° / 16.8° 63.9
Apr 16°C / 61°F 12.1° / 20° 23.5
May 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.7° 18.2
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 19.9° / 29.2° 0.9
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 22° / 31.4° 3.2
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 22.3° / 31.1° 3.7
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 19.8° / 28° 12.0
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 16.5° / 24° 67.6
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 13.2° / 19.5° 88.9
Dec 13°C / 55°F 10.2° / 15.7° 124.1
Kolympári enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area259.4 sq mi (671.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates35.5412°N, 23.7800°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 100 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece M6.6 48 km
Mar 17, 2004 74 km WSW of Kastrí, Greece M6.1 114 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 86 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 124 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 129 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 127 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 88 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 90 km
Feb 3, 2007 63 km SW of Kýthira, Greece M5.4 125 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 88 km
Mar 14, 2023 101 km SW of K?thira, Greece M5.4 145 km
Dec 10, 1995 2 km ESE of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 85 km
Jul 21, 2024 56 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece M5.3 89 km
Jul 31, 2017 35 km S of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 117 km
Apr 6, 2013 3 km S of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 87 km
Jan 27, 2012 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece M5.3 129 km
Nov 26, 2001 17 km E of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 92 km
Sep 27, 2011 44 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 114 km
Jul 30, 2016 66 km W of Palaióchora, Greece M5.2 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 8.6 m 87 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 48 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 115 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 121 km
365 CRETE Earthquake 5,000 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 142 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in

Kolympári has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kolympári

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High-school
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Radio Stations near Kolympári

39 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Erotokritos 87.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Αντέννα Δυτικής Κρήτης 97.1 news, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Uncut GR MP3
Gavdos 88.8 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Zarpa Χανιά greek, news MP3 96 kbps
Κρητικόραμα 93.8 greek traditional MP3 128 kbps
Κραχ greek music MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 97.4 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Παλαιόχωρα 89.3 pop MP3 128 kbps
Αντέννα Δυτικής Κρήτης news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Koinoniko Radiofono Xaniwn jazz, politics MP3 128 kbps
Κρήτη 98.9 greek traditional MP3 128 kbps
Δρόμος 105.4 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Δίκτυο 91.5 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Μαρτυρία 95.5 orthodox christian, religion MP3 128 kbps
Ασύρματος 1134 greek folk MP3 96 kbps
Ράδιο Μαρτυρία 95.5 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 128 kbps
Gavdos 88.8FM MP3 128 kbps
rebetiko sealabs MP3 40 kbps
Δίκτυο FM 91.5 MP3 128 kbps
Ριζίτες 92.4 greek traditional MP3 128 kbps
Adelin 107.3 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Φάρος 91.8 greek, traditional MP3 128 kbps
EROTOKRITOS MP3 128 kbps
Ένταση 93.5 MP3 320 kbps
Fly 95.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Laiko 107 greek folk music MP3
Original 94.4 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Mix FM GR greek folk MP3
D-Code 96,2 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Fresh 105 mainstream, pop music AAC+ 96 kbps
Amore 87.5 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Chania Rock FM 96.8 rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sfakia MP3 128 kbps
104.4 Fm Radio various MP3 128 kbps
Chania 99.6 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
D-code 96.2 electronica, house MP3 192 kbps
Venus 91 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
FLY 92.3 (US) AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Kolympári

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Kissamos
Army War Museum
Battle of Crete Museum
byzantine collection
Chemistry Museum
Church museum
Folklore Museum of Agia Marina
Folkloric Museum
Greek National Football Team Museum
Man and Samaria
Maritime Museum of Crete
Maritime Museum of Crete
Museum - Headquarter of the 1905 rebellion in Therisso
Museum of the Monastery of Gonia
National Resistance Museum
Old School Vlatos
Olive and Oil Museum
Olive Tree Museum of Vouves
War Shelter Platanias

Libraries in Kolympári

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library of Chania0.0

Farmers Markets in Kolympári

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Meating Group
Mini Market
Street Market

Hotels in Kolympári

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aphea Village
Avra Imperial Hotel
Avra Imperial Hotel
Chryssana Beach Hotel
Euphoria Resort
Hotel Arion Kolimbari
Hotel Arion Kolimbari
Palazzo Loupassi Boutique Hotel
Selini Suites
Solimar White Pearl
Spilia Village
Vrachos sto kyma

Cafes in Kolympári

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amfithea Cafe
dream
Freshness
Mylos Café
καφενεíο

Castles in Kolympári

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tower of Agios Georgios Monastery

Gas Stations in Kolympári

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EKO
Shell
SILKOIL

Stadiums & Teams in Kolympári

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kolympári

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chania International AirportCHQLarge Airport
Maleme Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kolympári

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης Παιδιών και Νέων Κρήτης

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kolympári

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aghia
Aghia Marina
Aghia Marina
Aghia Panaghia
Aghia Ravdoucha
Aghios Fotis
Aghios Ioannis Rigologous
Aghios Pavlos
Agia Barabara
Agia Marina church
Agios Dimitrios
Agios Elefterios
Agios Kiprianos
Agios Vasileios
Archangel Michael Church
Church Agios Ioannis
Church of St Stephen
Saint George
Άγιος Αντώνιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Ροδοπιανός
Εκκλησία Σωτήρου Χριστου
Ιερός Ναός Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης
Κοίμηση της Παναγίας
Παναγία

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens

🇬🇷 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 Kolympári

What is the population of Kolympári?

Kolympári has a population of 1,032 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 259.4 square miles.

Is Kolympári 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 Kolympári?

Kolympári enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches.

How is the job market in Kolympári?

There are 60 business establishments in the area.

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