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Megálo Chorió, Greece
South Aegean · Greece
Megálo Chorió is a small town in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 445. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 445 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4551°, 27.3456° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | South Aegean |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.4 inches (569 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,732 |
About Megálo Chorió
Megálo Chorió is a small town in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 445. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Megálo Chorió vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,732 |
| 67% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 26 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 26.0 sq mi (67.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4551°N, 27.3456°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 126 km |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | — | 92 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 53 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 121 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 36 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 148 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 39 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 22 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in |
Megálo Chorió has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Megálo Chorió
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Megálo Chorió
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proto Κως | greek, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλμός 94,9 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Έκφραση 97 | greek music, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μελωδία 106.9 | pentecostal, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| City 93 | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Megálo Chorió
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Tilos | ||||
| Museum of Dwarf Elephants | ||||
| UKKSA (Uluslararası Knidos Kültür Sanat Akademisi) | ||||
| Volcanologic Museum Nissyros | ||||
| Ηφαιστειολογικό Μουσείο Νισύρου |
Hotels in Megálo Chorió
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Megálo Chorió
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Megálo Chorió
8 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Megálo Chorió
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Megálo Chorió
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Megálo Chorió
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" | KGS | Large Airport |
| Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" | RHO | Large Airport |
| Bodrum-Imsık Airport | BXN | Small Airport |
| Kalymnos Airport | JKL | Small Airport |
| Leros Airport | LRS | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Megálo Chorió
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hellenic Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Megálo Chorió
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aghia Anna | |
| Aghios Georgios | |
| Aghios Panteleimon | |
| Agios Antonios | |
| Agios Nikolaos | |
| Agios Pavlos | |
| Ortodox church | |
| Panagia (ruined church) | |
| Panagia Politissa | |
| St. John | |
| Taxiarchis | |
| Αγία Ειρήνη | |
| Αγία Ελεούσα (ερείπιο) | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Άγιος Ακίνδυνος | |
| Άγιος Βασίλειος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Ευστράτιος | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Megálo Chorió
What is the population of Megálo Chorió?
Megálo Chorió has a population of 445 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 26.0 square miles.
Is Megálo Chorió expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,732, 67% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Megálo Chorió?
Megálo Chorió enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.
How is the job market in Megálo Chorió?
There are 26 business establishments in the area.