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Pacheía Ámmos, Greece
Crete · Greece
Pacheía Ámmos is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 574. Elevation: -3 ft (-1 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pacheía Ámmos
Vasiliki is the name of a village in the municipality of Ierapetra, in the prefecture of Lasithi, on Crete, and the name of the nearby Minoan archeological site. The site took its name from the village.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 574 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | -3 ft (-1 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1090°, 25.8090° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Crete |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.6 inches (575 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,060 |
About Pacheía Ámmos
Pacheía Ámmos is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 574. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet (-1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Pacheía Ámmos vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,060 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 33 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -3 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 322.1 sq mi (834.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1090°N, 25.8090°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | — | 148 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 149 km |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | — | 136 km |
| 2020 | CRETE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 2000 | CRETE | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 99 km |
| 2009 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 110 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 78 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1303 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 4,000 | 109 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 149 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 149 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in |
Pacheía Ámmos has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Pacheía Ámmos
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτικόν Σχολεῖον Παχείας Ἄμμου | — | — | — | — |
| Δημοτικόν Σχολεῖον Βασιλικῆς | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pacheía Ámmos
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ηχώ Ιεράπετρα | news, pop | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Λατώ Άγιος Νικόλαος | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Λασίθι 92.3 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panic 93.7 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Madness 95 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δίαυλος Κρήτης | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος | news, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KPaX Radio | κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sitia 95.5 | jazz, pop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Melody 88 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Pacheía Ámmos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Archeological Collection | ||||
| Folklore Museum | ||||
| Folklore Museum Of Neapolis | ||||
| Museum of Mirthos | ||||
| MUSEUM OF TRADITIONAL CRETAN ART | ||||
| Museum Rodanthi | ||||
| Pefki Folklore Museum |
Libraries in Pacheía Ámmos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Koundoureios" Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pacheía Ámmos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday's, Street Market |
Cafes in Pacheía Ámmos
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Pacheía Ámmos
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pacheía Ámmos
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pacheía Ámmos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pacheía Ámmos
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | HER | Large Airport |
| (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sitia Airport | JSH | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pacheía Ámmos
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ἅγία Ἄννα Θρυπτῆς | |
| Αγία Μαρίνα & Άγιος Παντελεήμονος | |
| Αγία Πελαγία | |
| Ἁγία Τριάς - Κοίμησις τῆς Θεοτόκου | |
| Ἁγία Φωτεινή | |
| Ἅγιον Πνεῦμα | |
| Ἅγιον Πνεῦμα | |
| Ἅγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Ἅγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Ἅγιος Δημήτριος | |
| Ἅγιος Ἰωάννης Θεολόγος | |
| Ἅγιος Ἰωάννης Χριστοφόρου | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος - Αναλήψη του Κυρίου | |
| Ἅγιος Σπυρίδων | |
| Άγιος Στέφανος | |
| Ἅγιος Φανούριος | |
| Ἅγιος Φανούριος | |
| Τίμιος Πρόδρομος |
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What is the population of Pacheía Ámmos?
Pacheía Ámmos has a population of 574 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 322.1 square miles.
Is Pacheía Ámmos 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 Pacheía Ámmos?
Pacheía Ámmos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches.
How is the job market in Pacheía Ámmos?
There are 33 business establishments in the area.