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Paralía Rachón, Greece

Central Greece · Greece

Paralía Rachón is a small town in Central Greece, Greece with a population of 541. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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C+ Fair
541 Population 6/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,168 Median Income
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,168 median income

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About Paralía Rachón

Paralía Rachón

Lichada is a village in Euboea, in central Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Istiaia-Aidipsos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 39.891 km2. The community includes the villages Agios Georgios, Vasilina, Gregolimano, Kavos, Kokkinias and the uninhabited islands Monolia and Strongyli. Lichada is located at the western tip of Euboea. It is 10 km north of Agios Konstantinos, 16 km west of Aidipsos, 37 km east of Lamia and 75 km northwest of Chalcis. Lichada suffered damage in the 2007 Greek forest fires.

People

Population541
Density6/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,168

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population541
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates38.8820°, 22.7772°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Greece
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (607 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,168

About Paralía Rachón

Paralía Rachón is a small town in Greece (Central Greece) with a population of 541. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Paralía Rachón is $21,168, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Paralía Rachón vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,168
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Paralía Rachón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Greece avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area89.9 sq mi (232.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates38.8820°N, 22.7772°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,495 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 69 km
Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 128 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 150 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 110 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 111 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 70 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 81 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 116 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 127 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 115 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 65 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 85 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 131 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 89 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 82 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 64 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 88 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 20 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 23 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 61 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 92 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 88 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 59 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 35 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 91 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 91 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 83 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 87 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 69 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 75 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 100 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 60 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 86 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 120 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 64 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 96 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 84 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 94 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 77 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Paralía Rachón has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Paralía Rachón

50 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Μοναχική Διακονία 87.5 christian, orthodox MP3 24 kbps
Λαϊκός 100.6 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Marconi 96.1 greek folk, news talk MP3 192 kbps
Χρώμα 88.2 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Λαμία FM 1 news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Πρώτος Τύπος Φαρσάλων MP3 192 kbps
Volos Dee Jay 104.5 electronic, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
Ιερά Μονή Παμμεγίστων Ταξιαρχών orthodox christian, religion MP3 24 kbps
Ζημιά 94.5 MP3 128 kbps
Δειλινά 103 FM greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Βέρα Βόλος greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Σφαίρα Θεσσαλίας 90.7 MP3 128 kbps
Ζημιά 96.5 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Ένα 102.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Πήλιο 93.4 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Blue Heart 105.1 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Λάμψη 88.6 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Ορθόδοξη Μαρτυρία 104 christian, orthodox MP3 128 kbps
Βόλος greek, news MP3 128 kbps
Ένα Βόλος folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Ελληνικός 90.3 greek MP3 192 kbps
Ρυθμός 94.6 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Radio Istiaia hits MP3 256 kbps
Φυστίκι 95.8 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Χρώμα 98.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Ρούμελη News 98 ethnic, news talk MP3 160 kbps
96.2 FM1 MP3 128 kbps
Ιερά Μητροπόλη Φθιώτιδος 89.4 ecclesia, greek MP3 96 kbps
Μελωδία 88 greek music MP3 128 kbps
FM Αγκάθι/Agathi MP3
Lamia DeeJay 91.2 mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Star Λαμία greek, news MP3 96 kbps
Melody Music folk, greek MP3 192 kbps
Avanti 97.7 pop MP3 128 kbps
Volos 98.6 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Cult 99.8 pop MP3 96 kbps
Lamia Polis 87.7 greek music, news MP3 128 kbps
Palmos 95 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Velvet Ballads 96.8 FM ballads, hits MP3 128 kbps
VolosRTV internet radio MP3 320 kbps
HROMA - VOLOS 88.2 MP3 128 kbps
Nova 106 acid, blues MP3
Yolo 102.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Volos RTV 87.9 adult hits MP3 320 kbps
FORMedia 99.8 music, news MP3 128 kbps
101 Rock Lamia rock MP3 128 kbps
ERT Volos 100.7 101.2 ert, public radio MP3 192 kbps
Kiss 98 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Farsala Web Radio MP3 192 kbps
Istiaia 100.4 greek pop, mainstream MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Paralía Rachón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Atalanti
Κέντρο Ιστορικής Ενημέρωσης Θερμοπυλών
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Ανάβρας
Μουσείο Άρτου Αμφίκλειας
Μουσείο Θαλάσσης Αχιλλείου

Libraries in Paralía Rachón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Farmers Markets in Paralía Rachón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Δημοτική Αγορά

Cafes in Paralía Rachón

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Μαρία

Gas Stations in Paralía Rachón

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
EKO

Ski Resorts Near Paralía Rachón

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Parnassos Ski Centre 0.0 $0
Χιονοδρομικό Κέντρο Πηλίου Αγριόλευκες 0.0 $0

Airports Near Paralía Rachón

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nea Anchialos National AirportVOLMedium Airport
Skiathos Island National AirportJSIMedium Airport
Hellenic Sport Aviation AirstripSmall Airport
Kopaida Dimitra AirfieldSmall Airport
Molos AirfieldSmall Airport
Perneri AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paralía Rachón

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιος Γεώργιος -Άγιος Δημήτριος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
152 m (499 ft)
Postal Code
34500

🇬🇷 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 Paralía Rachón

What is the population of Paralía Rachón?

Paralía Rachón has a population of 541 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 89.9 square miles.

Is Paralía Rachón expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,168, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Paralía Rachón?

Paralía Rachón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches.

How is the job market in Paralía Rachón?

There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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