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Mokhós, Greece

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Mokhós is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 1,132. Elevation: 1,306 ft (398 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

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1,132 Population 43/sq mi density
1,306 ft Elevation 398 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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Overall
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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 Mokhós

Mokhós

Malia is a coastal town and municipal unit situated in the northeast corner of the Heraklion region of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipality of Hersonissos and is located approximately 34 kilometers east of Heraklion. As of 2021, the population of the municipal unit was 5,501. The area also encompasses the villages of Mochos, Krasi, and Stalida, covering a total area of 60.720 square kilometers. Malia is known as a prominent tourist destination, in part owing to its nightlife scene and beaches. Additionally, the town is home to Minoan ruins located three kilometers to the east of the city centre, spanning an area of approximately 1 square kilometer.

People

Population1,132
Density43/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Population1,132
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Coordinates35.2634°, 25.4231°
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 Mokhós

Mokhós is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 1,132. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 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 Mokhós is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 66 business establishments.

Income: Mokhós vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)66

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Mokhós

Mokhós 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
Mokhós 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 1,306 feet.

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

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area26.3 sq mi (68.0 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates35.2634°N, 25.4231°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

3,123 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 M6.5 123 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 122 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 83 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 103 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 123 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 71 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 128 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 112 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 143 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 105 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 114 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 120 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 32 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 57 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 131 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 96 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 141 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 119 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 131 km
Oct 12, 2002 48 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

13 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 126 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 127 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 123 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 119 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 122 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 73 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 103 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 97 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 90 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 27 km
1303 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 4,000 146 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical 127 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 127 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 183 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

Mokhós 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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Schools in Mokhós

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary School of Mochos
Highschool of Mochos
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Radio Stations near Mokhós

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 Mokhós

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folklore Museum Of Neapolis
History and folklore Museum
Homo Sapiens
Maritime Collection
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum of Rural Life
Museum Rodanthi
National resistance museum - Municipality of Viannos
Omalia olive press
λαογραφικό μουσείο
Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη

Hotels in Mokhós

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avdou Collection
Country Hotel Velani
Mary

Cafes in Mokhós

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skoteinianos
Ἀβδοῦ

Gas Stations in Mokhós

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Breweries in Mokhós

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mokhós

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mokhós

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mokhós

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agia Anna
Agia Ekaterini
Agios Konstantinos
Gouverniotissa Monastery
Panaghia
Panagia Evangelistria church
St. Paraskevi
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Αγίων Δώδεκα Αποστόλων
Εκκλησία Άγιος Γεώργιος
Ι.Ν. Αγίου Γεωργίου
Ι.Ν. Παναγίας Παντανάσσης
Ιωακείμ και Νεόφυτος
ΜΟΧΟΣ....ΑΓΙΟΣ - ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ
Νέου Αγίου Θεοδώρου
Παναγία
Σάντα Μαρία

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Postal Code
70007

🇬🇷 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 Mokhós

What is the population of Mokhós?

Mokhós has a population of 1,132 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles.

Is Mokhós 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 Mokhós?

Mokhós 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 Mokhós?

There are 66 business establishments in the area.

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