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Palaiochóri, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Palaiochóri is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 1,404. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,404 Population 4/sq mi density
699 ft Elevation 213 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$15,768 Median Income
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2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,768 median income

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About Palaiochóri

Palaiochóri

Paleochóri, en grec moderne : Παλαιοχώρι, est un village du dème de Pangéo dans le district régional de Kavála en Macédoine-Orientale-et-Thrace en Grèce.

People

Population1,404
Density4/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population1,404
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Coordinates40.9434°, 24.1775°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (842 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Palaiochóri

Palaiochóri is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 1,404. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Palaiochóri is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 81 business establishments.

Income: Palaiochóri vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$15,768
79% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)81

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palaiochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above Greece avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area337.5 sq mi (874.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates40.9434°N, 24.1775°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,549 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 126 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 102 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 123 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 75 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 63 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 129 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 129 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 91 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 91 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 67 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 111 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 119 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 96 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 117 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 127 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 149 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 68 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 103 km
Apr 10, 1994 0 km SE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.7 117 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 57 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 11 102 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 55 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 122 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 126 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 81 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
February 42°F (5°C) 1.6 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in

Palaiochóri has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Palaiochóri

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Seven News 94.4 MP3 128 kbps
Ble 93 MP3 160 kbps
Πρωινή Καβάλα news, pop MP3 192 kbps
ΕΝΑ 90.5 MP3 128 kbps
Μακεδόνισσα 106.4 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Παλμός 103.2 folk, greek MP3 320 kbps
Capital 107 MP3 192 kbps
Alpha Radio 88,6 Kavala AAC+ 128 kbps
Λάμψη 105.7 greek, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Ράδιο Δράμα 99.1 MP3 192 kbps
Τεριρέμ orthodox christian MP3 128 kbps
Δίαυλος 93 greek pop, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Ρυθμός 96.8 greek pop MP3 224 kbps
Lobby 101.8 greek music, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Kavala News news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Alpha News Δράμα greek, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palaiochóri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Drama
Archaeological Museum of Filippoi
Archaeological Museum of Kavala
Halil Bey Mosque
Mesoropi Local Museum
Olive and Oil Museum
The house of Mohamed Ali
Κέντρο Πληροφόρησης Εθνικού Πάρκου Οροσειράς Ροδόπης
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Δράμας
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Προσοτσάνης
Μουσείο Κέρινων Ομοιωμάτων Θεόδωρου Κοκκινίδη
Τέμενος Σαντιρβάν
Τοbacco Μuseum
Χαγιάτι Λαδιά

Libraries in Palaiochóri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Public Library of Drama0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Καβάλας "Βασίλης Βασιλικός"0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Προσοτσάνης0.0

Farmers Markets in Palaiochóri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Λαϊκή Αγορά Καβάλας
Λαϊκή Αγορά Καβάλας 2

Castles in Palaiochóri

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vranokastro

Breweries in Palaiochóri

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kavala's Microbrewery

Stadiums & Teams in Palaiochóri

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Palaiochóri

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lailias Ski Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Palaiochóri

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia AirfieldSmall Airport
Serres Emmanuel Pappas AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitagroi AirstripSmall Airport
Xanthi AeroclubSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Palaiochóri

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Λυδία - Euromedica

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 Palaiochóri

What is the population of Palaiochóri?

Palaiochóri has a population of 1,404 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 337.5 square miles.

Is Palaiochóri expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,768, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Palaiochóri?

Palaiochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.

How is the job market in Palaiochóri?

There are 81 business establishments in the area.

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