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Moíres, Greece

Crete · Greece

Moíres is a small city in Crete, Greece with a population of 6,379. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,379 Population 55/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.6 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 Moíres

Moíres

Moires is a town and a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Faistos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 181.885 km2 (70.226 sq mi) and a population of 11,399 people. The weekly market of the agricultural town of Moires is the largest in the region. In the early Middle Ages it was the home of Christian hermits, who allegedly met only once a year to worship at the chapel of Agios Andonis, built in the 14th or 15th century.

People

Population6,379
Density55/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population6,379
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates35.0514°, 24.8733°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (700 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Moíres

Moíres is a small city in Greece (Crete) with a population of 6,379. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Moíres is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 370 business establishments.

Income: Moíres vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)370

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Moíres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Greece avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area116.1 sq mi (300.6 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates35.0514°N, 24.8733°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,700 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 2, 2020 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.5 123 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 113 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 133 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 74 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 58 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 83 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 50 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 113 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 54 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 136 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 76 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 126 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 76 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 119 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 123 km
Oct 12, 2002 48 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 140 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 124 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 88 km
Sep 27, 2011 44 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 116 km
Jul 15, 2017 23 km WSW of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.3 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m - 123 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m - 119 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m - 113 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m - 123 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m - 74 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake - - 147 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake - - 106 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake - - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 158 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in

Moíres has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Moíres

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Γενικό Λύκειο Μοιρών - - - -
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Radio Stations near Moíres

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 - MP3 128 kbps
Μουσικό Κανάλι Ρεθύμνου 101.3 greek folk MP3 192 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Radio Mires 97,1 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Παραπολιτικά Ρεθύμνου 102.4 music, news MP3 128 kbps
Studio Ρέθυμνο 980 folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Ραδιοκύματα 102.6 folk, pop MP3 128 kbps
Άστρο 96.4 folk, greek MP3 64 kbps
Μεγαλόνησος 89.8 greek, traditional MP3 128 kbps
Best Radio 94.7 FM - MP3 160 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
KRITIKOS 88.7 - MP3 128 kbps
Studio 19 greek hellenic music AAC+ 32 kbps
Σωτηρόπουλος ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Γραφή ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 96 kbps
DRS 95.3 - MP3 128 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
Team 102 news talk, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MIRES 97.1 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Moíres

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum of Messara
Folk Art Museum of Agia Galini
Folk Museum of Ano Asites
Museum of Cretan Ethnology
Nikos Xylouris
Κέντρο Αρχαιολογικής Πληροφόρησης

Farmers Markets in Moíres

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Miros Bazzar

Hotels in Moíres

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Olympic

Cafes in Moíres

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jazz Cafe
Markakhs
Mulbery
Servitis
Σταθμος
Το Καραφακι

Castles in Moíres

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castel Nuovo

Dentists in Moíres

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #10074866837
GR #2989607739

Veterinaries in Moíres

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #10074876730

Bus Stations in Moíres

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MOIRES Bus Station

Gas Stations in Moíres

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
AVIN
GR #2820284373
GR #2989606919
SHELL
SHELL
Α.Π.
Α.Π.
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Banks in Moíres

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Bank of Chania
National Bank of Greece

Gyms in Moíres

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Club Iraklis
My Life Gym

Airports Near Moíres

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chania International AirportCHQLarge Airport
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Tympaki Air Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Moíres

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SPEEDEX - ΜΟΙΡΕΣ
Ελληνικά Ταχυδρομεία

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moíres

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Saint George

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
90 m (295 ft)
Postal Code
704 00

🇬🇷 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 Moíres

What is the population of Moíres?

Moíres has a population of 6,379 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 116.1 square miles.

Is Moíres 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 Moíres?

Moíres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.

How is the job market in Moíres?

There are 370 business establishments in the area.

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