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Koutsourás, Greece

Crete · Greece

Koutsourás is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 775. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
775 Population 2/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
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 Koutsourás

Koutsourás

Koutsouras (Κουτσουράς) is a village in Lasithi regional unit, in Crete, Greece 22 kilometers east of Ierapetra. Its population is 818. It was the headquarters of the municipality of Makry Gialos and is the biggest village in the region. Key economic activities include agriculture and tourism. The coast is rocky and there are pebble beaches with crystal clear waters. Today it is the seat of Makry Gialos municipal unit and part of Ierapetra municipality.

People

Population775
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population775
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates35.0334°, 25.9473°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (696 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Koutsourás

Koutsourás is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 775. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Koutsourás is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Koutsourás vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Koutsourás enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Greece avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area322.1 sq mi (834.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates35.0334°N, 25.9473°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,920 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 97 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 106 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 110 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 96 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 104 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 125 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 82 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 89 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 105 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 98 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 65 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 48 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 102 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 63 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 42 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 126 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 94 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 65 km
Jun 9, 2015 43 km SSW of Fry, Greece M5.4 77 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 129 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 97 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 94 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 106 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 87 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 110 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 108 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 138 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 66 km
1303 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 4,000 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in

Koutsourás has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Koutsourás

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 Koutsourás

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum
Archaeological Museum of Sitia
Archeological Collection
Folklore Museum
MUSEUM OF TRADITIONAL CRETAN ART
Pefki Folklore Museum
Venetian Villa Deimezzo

Libraries in Koutsourás

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
"Koundoureios" Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Koutsourás

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Friday's, Street Market
Laiki

Hotels in Koutsourás

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ionostar Hotel
Palm Beach Hotel
South Coast

Bus Stations in Koutsourás

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #1912762937

Gas Stations in Koutsourás

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eko

Stadiums & Teams in Koutsourás

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Airports Near Koutsourás

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Sitia AirportJSHMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Koutsourás

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Nikolaos
Ἅγιος Ἀντώνιος
Ἅγιος Παντελεήμων

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)

🇬🇷 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 Koutsourás

What is the population of Koutsourás?

Koutsourás has a population of 775 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 322.1 square miles.

Is Koutsourás 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 Koutsourás?

Koutsourás 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 76°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.

How is the job market in Koutsourás?

There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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