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Krókos, Greece

West Macedonia · Greece

Krókos is a small town in West Macedonia, Greece with a population of 3,004. Elevation: 1,972 ft (601 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,004 Population 21/sq mi density
1,972 ft Elevation 601 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,064 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
$17,064 median income

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About Krókos

Krókos

Krokos is a small Greek town, 5 km south of the city of Kozani located in the geographical region of Western Macedonia, in Greece. It was the seat of the municipality of Elimeia and it is famous globally for the production of high-quality saffron. Its population was 2,687 at the 2021 census.

People

Population3,004
Density21/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,064

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Population3,004
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Coordinates40.2635°, 21.8176°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Macedonia
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (557 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,064

About Krókos

Krókos is a small town in Greece (West Macedonia) with a population of 3,004. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet (601 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Krókos is $17,064, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 174 business establishments.

Income: Krókos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$17,064
77% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)174

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Krókos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Greece avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Area141.3 sq mi (366.0 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates40.2635°N, 21.8176°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.48"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,239 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 16 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 64 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 92 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 115 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 59 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 143 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 47 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 72 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 45 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 112 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 101 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 69 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 138 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 116 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 99 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 29 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 24 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 109 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 59 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake - 8 146 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 111 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Krókos has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Krókos

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Πετρανών - - - -
1ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο Κρόκου - - - -
2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο & Γυμνάσιο Κρόκου - - - -
ΟΑΕΔ Κοζάνης ΕΠΑΣ - ΙΕΚ - - - -
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Βαθυλάκκου - - - -
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Λευκοπηγής - - - -
Γυμνάσιο Λευκοπηγής - - - -
Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καρυδίτσας - - - -
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Radio Stations near Krókos

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ελασσόνα 88.4 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Star Γρεβενά news, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Antenna 94 greek music, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Party 97.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο Γρεβενά 101.5 greek folk, news talk MP3 320 kbps
Ορθοδοξία και Παράδοση 103 byzantine, ecclesia MP3 224 kbps
Ble 93.3 - MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία 102.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Λαϊκός 106.3 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Σταθμός 99.5 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Ble 93.3 Κοζάνη - MP3 128 kbps
Παύλειος Λόγος 90.2 orthodox christian MP3 96 kbps
Ράδιο Καψούρα Πτολεμαΐδα greek folk, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Radio Lehovo florina, greek pop MP3 128 kbps
Siatista 95.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Krókos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Kozani
Cartographic Museum
Historic Laographic Museum of Kozani
Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
Paleontological & Historic Museum of Ptolemaida
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Αιανής
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Καστανιάς Σερβίων
Πολεμικό Μουσείο Λαζαράδων

Libraries in Krókos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library of Kozani0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη ΤΕΙ Δυτικής Μακεδονίας0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Cafes in Krókos

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baron cafe
Saloon
Senses Cafe

Gas Stations in Krókos

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JETOIL
KAOIL
TNG Station
ΑΠ
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Stadiums & Teams in Krókos

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Airports Near Krókos

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZIMedium Airport
Alexandria (Gidas) Airfield-Small Airport
Eordaea Airfield-Small Airport
Florina Airfield-Small Airport
Kastoria National Airport AristotleKSOSmall Airport
Larissa Air BaseLRASmall Airport
Panagitsa Ariport-Small Airport
Terpsithea Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Krókos

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Αγία Ειρήνη Χρυσοβαλάντου
Αγία Παρασκευή
Αγία Παρασκευή
Αγία Τριάδα
Άγιο Πνεύμα
Άγιοι Ιωακείμ και Άννα
Άγιοι Κωνσταντίνος και Ελένη
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Θεολόγος
Άγιος Μόδεστος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Στέφανος
Ανάληψη
Ναός Γενεσίου της Θεοτόκου Πετρανών
Προφήτης Ηλίας
Προφήτης Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
600 m (1,969 ft)
Postal Code
500 10

🇬🇷 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 Krókos

What is the population of Krókos?

Krókos has a population of 3,004 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 141.3 square miles.

Is Krókos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,064, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Krókos?

Krókos has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.

How is the job market in Krókos?

There are 174 business establishments in the area.

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