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Kýthira, Greece

Attica · Greece

Kýthira is a small town in Attica, Greece with a population of 281. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
281 Population 0/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
20.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$33,804 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,804 median income

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About Kýthira

Kalamos is a village in the south east side of Kythira, a Greek island in the Ionian Sea.

People

Population281
Density0/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,804

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain20.7 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Population281
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates36.1496°, 22.9898°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceAttica
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation20.7 inches (526 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,804

About Kýthira

Kýthira is a small town in Greece (Attica) with a population of 281. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Kýthira is $33,804, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Kýthira vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$33,804
55% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Kýthira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Greece avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area642.6 sq mi (1,664.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.1496°N, 22.9898°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,838 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 125 km
Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 27 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece M6.6 75 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 103 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 86 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 122 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 110 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 127 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 52 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 88 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 146 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 89 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 135 km
Jun 21, 2008 82 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.6 106 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 149 km
Apr 29, 1998 72 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 94 km
Jan 11, 1994 92 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 96 km
Feb 3, 2007 63 km SW of Kýthira, Greece M5.4 63 km
Mar 14, 2023 101 km SW of K?thira, Greece M5.4 102 km
Feb 26, 2008 98 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 17 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 76 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 121 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 75 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 48 km
365 CRETE Earthquake 5,000 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 143 km
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
February 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Kýthira has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Kýthira

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kýthira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum Kythira

Hotels in Kýthira

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ARONIS Apartments
El Sol
Porto Delfino Hotel
Romantica Apartments

Theatres in Kýthira

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Potamos Theatre

Castles in Kýthira

6 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Avlemon
Castle of Chora of Kythira
Castle of Mylopotamos
Paleochora of Kythira
Vardiola of Agios Ioannis Theologos
Vigla of St George of the Mountain

Gas Stations in Kýthira

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVIN
SHELL

Banks in Kýthira

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piraeus Bank

Airports Near Kýthira

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kithira AirportKITSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kýthira

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hellenic post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kýthira

55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aghia Panaghia
Aghia Paraskevi
Ághii Akindyni
Aghii Anargyri
Aghii Anargyri
Aghios Antonios
Aghios Dimitrios (Pourkos)
Aghios Eleftherios
Aghios Georgios
Aghios Ioannis Theologos
Aghios Minas
Aghios Myronas
Aghios Myronas
Aghios Nikolaos
Aghios Pavlos
Agía Ártemis
Agía Eiríni
Agia Sofia
Agios Georgios
Agios Ioannes Prodromos
Ágios Ioánnis Theológos
Ágios Konstantínos
Agios Nikitas
Agios Nikolaos
Ágios Spyrídon
Analipsi
Church of Christ Pantokratora
Kakopetriotissa
Moní Agíou Ioánni Agrioliés
Our Lady of the Latins
Panagia Kaki Melissa
Panagia Odigitria
Panagìa sto Katafugadi
Saint John on the cliff
Saint Spiridon
Sotiras
Sotiras Pantermenas
Αγία Αικατερίνη
Αγία Κυριακή
Αγία Τριάδα
Άγιοι Ανάργυροι
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γρηγόριος (ερείπιο)
Άγιος Δημήτριος, Καμπιάνικα
Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Πρόδρομος
Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος
Άγιος Λέος
Άγιος Μάμας
Άγιος Μύρων
Άγιος Νικόλας ο Κρασάς
Άγιος Παντελεήμων
Άγιος Πέτρος
Αρχιστράτηγος Γουδιάνικα
Ξεστράτηγος (Ταξιάρχες)
Παναγία Μυρτιδιώτισσα

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Shipwrecks
4
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kýthira

What is the population of Kýthira?

Kýthira has a population of 281 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 642.6 square miles.

Is Kýthira expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,804, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Kýthira?

Kýthira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.7 inches.

How is the job market in Kýthira?

There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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