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Limín Khersonísou, Greece

Crete · Greece

Limín Khersonísou is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 2,968. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,968 Population 28/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 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
$21,060 median income

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About Limín Khersonísou

Chersonasus or Chersonasos, later Chersonesus or Chersonesos (Χερσόνησος), was a town and polis (city-state) on the north coast of ancient Crete. It functioned as the harbour of Lyktos, and had a temple of Britomartis, According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, which spells that name Cherrhonesus or Cherronesos (Χερρόνησος), it had a harbour and was located 130 stadia from Herakleion and 260 stadia from Olus. By land, it was 16 M.P. from Knossos. In the fourth century BCE, it struck coins.

People

Population2,968
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,968
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates35.3230°, 25.3928°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Limín Khersonísou

Limín Khersonísou is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 2,968. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Limín Khersonísou is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 172 business establishments.

Income: Limín Khersonísou vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Limín Khersonísou

Limín Khersonísou has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Feb (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 481 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 9.4° / 15.3° 94.5
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.3° 72.7
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 47.8
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20.1° 23.7
May 19.8°C / 68°F 15.7° / 23.8° 12.3
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.5° 2.1
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 0.5
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 1.3
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.3° 11.2
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 17.4° / 24.1° 55.4
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20.3° 63.2
Dec 14°C / 57°F 11.1° / 16.9° 96.2
Limín Khersonísou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Greece avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area104.9 sq mi (271.6 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates35.3230°N, 25.3928°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,164 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 M6.5 130 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 129 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 108 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 122 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 79 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 66 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 112 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 111 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 131 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 146 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 118 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 38 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 127 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 102 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 131 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 63 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 126 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 147 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 131 km
Oct 12, 2002 48 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
-1610 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 90.0 m 120 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 120 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 130 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 126 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 129 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 69 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 108 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 93 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 83 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 22 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical 120 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 120 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in

Limín Khersonísou has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Limín Khersonísou

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 MP3 128 kbps
Ηχώ Ιεράπετρα news, pop MP3 64 kbps
Λατώ Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Panic 93.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Λασίθι 92.3 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Madness 95 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Δίαυλος Κρήτης MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 192 kbps
KRITIKOS 88.7 MP3 128 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
Best Radio 94.7 FM MP3 160 kbps
DRS 95.3 MP3 128 kbps
Studio 19 greek hellenic music AAC+ 32 kbps
Σωτηρόπουλος ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Γραφή ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 96 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Σωτηρόπουλος Νικόλαος orthodox christian, ορθοδοξία MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Α. Μυτιληναίος orthodox christian, speech MP3 32 kbps
DRS FM 95.3 MP3 128 kbps
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Limín Khersonísou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Archanes
Folklore Museum Of Neapolis
History and folklore Museum
Homo Sapiens
Maritime Collection
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum of Rural Life
Omalia olive press
Palace of Knossos
Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη

Farmers Markets in Limín Khersonísou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Open Street Market Area

Hotels in Limín Khersonísou

97 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

(9110-9120)
Adamakis
Adams
Agrabella
AKS Annabelle Beach Resort
Albatros Spa & Resort Hotel
Aldemar Knossos Royal
Alia Club
Allsun Hotel Zorbas Village
Anna Hotel
Anna Maria Apartments
anna maria village
Annabelle Beach Resort
Aqua Blu
Aqua Sun Village
Aquis Silva Beach Hotel
Ariadni (1101-1215)
Arlen Beach Hotel
Athina Inn
Casa Bianca Boutique Hotel
Central Hotel Hersonissos
Chrysalis Apartments
City Green Hotel
Cook's Club Hersonisos
Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort
Cretan Garden
Cretan Garden Apartments
Dimitra
Dimitrion
Eleonora Boutique Hotel
Elina Apartments
Elmi Suites Beach Hotel
Eri Beach & Village
Eri Sun Village
Evalia Apartments
Evelin Beach
Floral
Galaxy Villas
Glaros Beach Hotel
Golden Beach Hotel
Golden Dream Apartments
Haris apartments
HARMA BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Hermes (9001-9008)
Heronissos Hotel
Hersonissos Maris
Hersonissos Palace
Hersonissos Village
Home Hotel
Hotel Blue Island
Hotel Evelyn
Hotel Galini
Hotel King Minos Palace
Hotel Theodora
Imperial Belvedere
Indigo Inn Hotel
Infinity Blue Boutique Hotel and Spa
Iro
Kahlua Boutique Hotel
Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
Kreta Natur Apartments
Manos Maria hotel
Maragakis Hotel
Mari Kristin
Marianna Hotel
Marianthi Apartments
Marni village
memory boutique
Michalis Apts
Mitsis Cretan Village
Mitsis Royal Mare
Mitsis Selection Laguna
Neptune apts
Nikolas Villas
Oceanis Crete Hotel
Onira Suite Dreams
Panorama Sea View Studio & Apartments
Paradise Island Villas
Pela Maria
Petra Beach Hotel
Pollis Hotel
Porto Greco Village Beach Hotel
Serenity blue
Serenity Blue Hotel
Sergios
Serita Beach
Simple Hersonissos Blue
Star Beach Village
Sun and Sea Appartments
Sun club Olympia
Thalia Hotel
Velissarios Hotel
Villa Elite
Villa Sonia
Voula
Zorbas

Cafes in Limín Khersonísou

17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Island
Derby
Easy player
Hollywood
Island cafe
Island's kafe
Kokoriko
Le Petit Cafe
Milos
Pietra
Pita Point
Quick & Fresh
Sugar
White Lion
Woddpecker
Yanis cafe (home cuisine)
Αρχοντικό

Monuments in Limín Khersonísou

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sarakino Fountain

Zoos in Limín Khersonísou

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquaworld Aquarium

Theme Parks in Limín Khersonísou

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Water park

Dentists in Limín Khersonísou

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #3070097646
Rania Konstantopoulou D.D.S.

Gas Stations in Limín Khersonísou

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EKO
EKO
SHELL

Banks in Limín Khersonísou

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
National Bank of Greece
Pancreta Bank
Piraeus Bank

Gyms in Limín Khersonísou

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Euphoria
Star Beach Gym

Breweries in Limín Khersonísou

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Limín Khersonísou

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Limín Khersonísou

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Sitia AirportJSHMedium Airport
Tympaki Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Limín Khersonísou

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hellenic post
ΕΛΤΑ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Limín Khersonísou

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. George Sarandaris
Αγία Παρασκευή

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 Limín Khersonísou

What is the population of Limín Khersonísou?

Limín Khersonísou has a population of 2,968 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 104.9 square miles.

Is Limín Khersonísou 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 Limín Khersonísou?

Limín Khersonísou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Limín Khersonísou?

There are 172 business establishments in the area.

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