Palekastro, Greece

Crete · Greece

Palekastro is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 1,024. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,024 Population 4/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone

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About Palekastro

Palekastro

Palaikastro or Palekastro, with the Godart and Olivier abbreviation PK, is a thriving town, geographic heir to a long line of settlements extending back into prehistoric times, at the east end of the Mediterranean island Crete. The Kallikratis Programme implemented starting 2011 made the town into a local community under jurisdiction of the next-highest levels, chained as follows: municipal unit Itanos, municipality (demos) Sitia, regional unit Lasithi, region (periphereia) Crete.

People

Population1,024
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population1,024
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates35.1979°, 26.2543°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (578 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palekastro

Palekastro is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 1,024. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

Palekastro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Greece avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area244.4 sq mi (633.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates35.1979°N, 26.2543°E
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 2, 2020 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.5 124 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 136 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 130 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 74 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 83 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 143 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 144 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 59 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 52 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 138 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 67 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 40 km
Jan 30, 2020 63 km SE of Karpathos, Greece M5.7 139 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 131 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 80 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 150 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 42 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 96 km
Jan 30, 2020 72 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece M5.5 148 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. Earthquake 7.3 m - 96 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m - 123 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m - 120 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m - 136 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m - 77 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m - 143 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake - - 92 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake - - 144 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake - - 76 km
1303 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 4,000 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 155 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in

Palekastro has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 54°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Palekastro

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Paleokastro Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Palekastro

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sitia 95.5 jazz, pop MP3 96 kbps
Melody 88 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palekastro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Sitia
Venetian Villa Deimezzo

Farmers Markets in Palekastro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Laiki

Hotels in Palekastro

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hiona Holiday Hotel
Hotel Hellas
Hotel Zakros
Kouremenos Beach Apartments
MARINA VILLAGE
Thalia
ΣΟΕ

Cafes in Palekastro

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Chochlakies
Exodos Cafe
SeaSide Cafe
SeaSide Cafe - beach tables

Castles in Palekastro

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palaikastro of Sitia

Gas Stations in Palekastro

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EKO
EKO
SHELL
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Airports Near Palekastro

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sitia AirportJSHMedium Airport
Kasos AirportKSJSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palekastro

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aghios Georgios
Aghios Spiridon
Agios Ioannis
Agios Ioannis
Agios Iosif
Agios Nikolaos
Basilica
Skopeli
Toplou Monastery
Ι.Ν. Ἁγίας Τριάδος

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Shipwrecks
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Shipwrecks Near Palekastro

1 documented shipwrecks found near Palekastro.

Name Year Description
HMS Hereward - An H-class destroyer that was sunk by German dive bombers off Crete.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Website
palaikastro.com

🇬🇷 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 Palekastro

What is the population of Palekastro?

Palekastro has a population of 1,024 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 244.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palekastro?

Palekastro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.

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