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Palaiókastro, Greece
North Aegean · Greece
Palaiókastro is a small town in North Aegean, Greece with a population of 502. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Palaiókastro
Vathy is a community and a former municipality on the island of Samos, North Aegean, Greece. Since 2019, it has been a municipal unit of the municipality of East Samos. The town proper, also known as Ano Vathy, is an old hillside suburb of the town of Samos. Before 1958, the town of Samos was known as Limin Vatheos ; hence, many islanders still often refer to all of the town as Vathy. According to the 2021 census, the population of the community of Vathy was 3,767, while the population of the municipal unit was 12,506.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 502 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7380°, 27.0000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | North Aegean |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.8 inches (706 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $14,904 |
About Palaiókastro
Palaiókastro is a small town in Greece (North Aegean) with a population of 502. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Palaiókastro vs Greece
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Income
| Median HH Income | $14,904 |
| 80% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 29 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Palaiókastro
Palaiókastro has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 689 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7380°N, 27.0000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 26 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 118 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 97 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 96 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 129 km |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Palaiókastro has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near Palaiókastro
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ράδιο Σάμος 102 | greek music, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Αρμονία 103.2 | greek music, local news | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Θάλασσα και Παράδοση | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Anemos 95.6 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Palaiókastro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Archaeological Museum of Vathy | ||||
| Dilek Peninsula National Park | ||||
| Museum of Maritime Trade History | ||||
| Natural History Museum of the Aegean | ||||
| Paschaleio Archaeoplakion | ||||
| Samos Wine Museum | ||||
| Tower Lycurgus Logothetis Museum |
Libraries in Palaiókastro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palaiókastro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atakent Pazarı | |||||
| Güzelçamlı Sahil Pazarı |
Hotels in Palaiókastro
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palaiókastro
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palaiókastro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palaiókastro
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adnan Menderes International Airport | ADB | Large Airport |
| Milas Bodrum International Airport | BJV | Large Airport |
| Samos Airport | SMI | Medium Airport |
| Alaçatı Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bodrum-Imsık Airport | BXN | Small Airport |
| Gaziemir Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Ikaria Airport | JIK | Small Airport |
| Leros Airport | LRS | Small Airport |
| Selçuk Efes Airport | IZM | Small Airport |
| Yıldızlar Sportif Havaalanı | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palaiókastro
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agios Antonios | |
| Agios Ioannis Theologos | |
| Agios Nikolaos | |
| Agios Panteleimon | |
| Agios Raphael | |
| Agios Spiridon | |
| Ai Giannakis | |
| Assumption of the Virgin | |
| Evangelismos Theotokou | |
| Kapelle | |
| Kapelle | |
| Kapelle | |
| Panagia | |
| Profiti Ilias | |
| Saint George | |
| Saint Tryphon | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Χαράλαμπος | |
| Ζωοδόχος Πηγή | |
| Ι.Ν Αγίου Χρυσοστόμου Σμύρνης |
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Public Holidays in Greece
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What is the population of Palaiókastro?
Palaiókastro has a population of 502 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 44.8 square miles.
Is Palaiókastro expensive to live in?
The median household income is $14,904, 80% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Palaiókastro?
Palaiókastro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.
How is the job market in Palaiókastro?
There are 29 business establishments in the area.