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Palaiochóra, Greece

Central Macedonia · Greece

Palaiochóra is a small town in Central Macedonia, Greece with a population of 806. Elevation: 1,237 ft (377 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
806 Population 2/sq mi density
1,237 ft Elevation 377 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$19,332 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,332 median income

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About Palaiochóra

Palaiochóra

Zervochoria is a former municipality in Chalkidiki, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Polygyros, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 139.526 km2. Population 1,934 (2021). The seat of the municipality was in Palaiochora.

People

Population806
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,332

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Population806
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Coordinates40.5009°, 23.4514°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Macedonia
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,332

About Palaiochóra

Palaiochóra is a small town in Greece (Central Macedonia) with a population of 806. The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet (377 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Palaiochóra is $19,332, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: Palaiochóra vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$19,332
74% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palaiochóra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Greece avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area460.7 sq mi (1,193.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates40.5009°N, 23.4514°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,900 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 137 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 112 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 139 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 134 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 93 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 143 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 108 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 66 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 136 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 16 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 109 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 63 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 118 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 66 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 68 km
Mar 3, 2021 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece M5.1 143 km
Mar 3, 2021 6 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.0 136 km
Jul 16, 2010 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 137 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km SSW of Týrnavos, Greece M4.9 139 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 110 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 38 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 131 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 126 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 33 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Palaiochóra has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Palaiochóra

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Paidaki 97.5 MP3 128 kbps
1055 Rock - Thessaloniki metal, rock MP3 128 kbps
Μελωδία Θεσσαλονίκης 98 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Metropolis 95.5 talk & speech MP3 128 kbps
Imagine Radio 897 Thessaloniki Greece pop MP3 128 kbps
Republic Radio g+i=♡, mixed MP3 128 kbps
Γνώμη 93.7 greek music, news MP3 160 kbps
Ερωτικός 94.8 slow MP3 128 kbps
my-radio-shmera-gr MP3 320 kbps
Velvet 96.8 FM various music MP3 128 kbps
Λυδία 94.2 orthodox christian MP3 128 kbps
Χρώμα 105.8 Θεσσαλονίκη oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
Paidaki FM MP3 128 kbps
Status 107.7 greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio 9 Θεσσαλονίκη greek folk MP3 128 kbps
Άξενος greek, pontos MP3 192 kbps
XROMA 105.8 MP3 128 kbps
Σάρωθρον greek music MP3 128 kbps
Radio 88miso mixed MP3 192 kbps
Mansta Radio MP3 128 kbps
Splash Online MP3 128 kbps
ThessRadio MP3 128 kbps
Shook pop MP3 256 kbps
Olympos 101.5 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nowhere MP3 128 kbps
Rainbow 89 Μπλε greek music MP3
Galaxy Music Acoustic Music MP3
Monkey Bros afrobeats, reggae MP3
ΕΡΤ3 Μακεδονίας 102 news, news talk MP3 192 kbps
Galaxy Music The Love Songs MP3
Radio Fantasy GR adult hits MP3 256 kbps
Echoes.gr NetRadio - Thessaloniki AAC+ 192 kbps
Super FM 101 Thessaloniki electronic MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Palaiochóra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum Polygyros
Historical and Folk Museum of Arnea
Olynthos Archaeological Museum
Weaving Museum
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Πετροκέρασων

Cafes in Palaiochóra

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cross
Ντοκουμέντο

Monuments in Palaiochóra

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

6 Παρθενομάρτυρες
Γεροπλάτανος

Gas Stations in Palaiochóra

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
CYCLON
GR #1779278891
KAOIL
KAOIL
REVOIL
Α.Π.

Stadiums & Teams in Palaiochóra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palaiochóra

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKGLarge Airport
Agios Pavlos AirfieldSmall Airport
Kolchiko AirfieldSmall Airport
Sedes Air BaseSmall Airport
Serres Emmanuel Pappas AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres-Chortero AirfieldSmall Airport
Silata AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitagroi AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palaiochóra

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Prophet Elijah's chapel
Saint Athanasius
St. Anna's chapel
St. Christopher's chapel
St. George's chapel
St. John the Baptist's chapel
St. Rafael's chapel
Virgin Mary's Annunciation chapel
Virgin Mary's Assumption church
Άγιος Δημήτριος

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 Palaiochóra

What is the population of Palaiochóra?

Palaiochóra has a population of 806 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 460.7 square miles.

Is Palaiochóra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,332, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Palaiochóra?

Palaiochóra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

How is the job market in Palaiochóra?

There are 47 business establishments in the area.

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