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Pálairos, Greece

West Greece · Greece

Pálairos is a small town in West Greece, Greece with a population of 2,589. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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C+ Fair
2,589 Population 96/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$17,280 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,280 median income

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About Pálairos

Pálairos

Palairos is an ancient city and a modern town in Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece. The modern village is also known locally by the name of Zaverda (Ζαβέρδα), in official use till 1928. Since the 2011 local government reform Palairos is part of the municipality Aktio-Vonitsa, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 205.843 km2. The municipal unit was formed as the independent municipality Kekropia in 1994 from the former communities Palairos and Pogonia, and was expanded with the former communities Vatos, Plagia and Peratia as a part of the 1997 Kapodistrias reform. The name of the municipal unit was changed to Palairos in 2004.

People

Population2,589
Density96/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,280

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population2,589
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates38.7830°, 20.8818°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Greece
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (932 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,280

About Pálairos

Pálairos is a small town in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 2,589. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Pálairos is $17,280, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 150 business establishments.

Income: Pálairos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$17,280
77% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)150

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pálairos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 269 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Greece avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area27.0 sq mi (69.9 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates38.7830°N, 20.8818°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,749 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 136 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 129 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 107 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 48 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 74 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 72 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 147 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 121 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 146 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 64 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 131 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 67 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 62 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 26 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 128 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 98 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 61 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 68 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 116 km
Apr 11, 2006 11 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 112 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 119 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 132 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 132 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 114 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 143 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 129 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 80 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 48 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 48 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 115 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 28 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 105 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 119 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 102 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 63 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 54 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 123 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 124 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in

Pálairos has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 44°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Pálairos

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Λευκάδας 96.7 municipal, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 101.9 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Άλφα 98.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Δημοτικό Ραδιόφωνο Πρέβεζας municipal, news MP3 128 kbps
7 Μέρες 101.5 AAC+ 256 kbps
Μελωδία 101.1 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Πήγασος 106 greek traditional AAC+ 128 kbps
Ράδιο Ένα 87.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Lefkatas 900.5 FM MP3
Lefkatas 90.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3
Ionio 99.9 greek pop, mainstream AAC+ 128 kbps
Prisma Πρέβεζα music, news MP3 128 kbps
Downtuned Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Preveza Dee Jay 93.4 hiphop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Amvrakia 91.9 funk, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Amvrakia Fm 91.9 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Pálairos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Lefkada
Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis
Karya Folklore Museum
Museum of Gramophone Radio Phonograph & Music
Salaora Research and Information Center
Εκκλησία Μύτικα
Μουσείο «Άγγελος Σικελιανός»
Μουσείο Κάστρου
Μουσείο Φωνογράφου

Libraries in Pálairos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημόσια βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη "Χ. Κοντός"0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Νίκου Σβορώνου0.0
Χαραμόγλειος Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Hotels in Pálairos

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cliff Bay
Electra Hotel
Elektra
Filoxenia
Hotel Tantaros
Kosta-Maria
Porto Varco
Thalassa Hotel
Varko Luxury Suites
Vounaki

Cafes in Pálairos

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Vento Beach Bar and Café
Azucar All Day
Exantas
To Naftaki
Το Ναυάγιο

Gas Stations in Pálairos

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
AEGEAN
AVIN

Stadiums & Teams in Pálairos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pálairos

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aktion National AirportPVKMedium Airport
Kefallinia AirportEFLMedium Airport
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPAMedium Airport
Arachthos AirfieldSmall Airport
Dhokimion AirfieldSmall Airport
Margariti Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Missolonghi AerodromeSmall Airport
Zalongo AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pálairos

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Αγία Μαρκέλλα
Αγία Παρασκευή
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Βλάσιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Ι.Ν. Αγίας Παρασκευής
Ι.Ν. Αγίου Γεωργίου
Μονή Αγίου Δημητρίου
Παναγία

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Postal Code
300 12

🇬🇷 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 Pálairos

What is the population of Pálairos?

Pálairos has a population of 2,589 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 27.0 square miles.

Is Pálairos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,280, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pálairos?

Pálairos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

How is the job market in Pálairos?

There are 150 business establishments in the area.

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