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Petrochóri, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Petrochóri is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 1,052. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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C+ Fair
1,052 Population 6/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
21.8 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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2.6 / 5.0
$15,768 median income

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About Petrochóri

Ageli is a settlement in the Xanthi regional unit of Greece. It is located northeast of Toxotes and is approximately 14 kilometers from Xanthi.

People

Population1,052
Density6/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population1,052
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates41.0874°, 24.8409°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (553 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Petrochóri

Petrochóri is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 1,052. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Petrochóri is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 61 business establishments.

Income: Petrochóri vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Petrochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Greece avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area191.1 sq mi (495.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates41.0874°N, 24.8409°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,337 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 M6.9 100 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 123 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 123 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 143 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 107 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 131 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 118 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 113 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 124 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 125 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 143 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 132 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 102 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 109 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 128 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 123 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 150 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 120 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 95 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 123 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 11 112 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 103 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 86 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 100 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 139 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Petrochóri has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Petrochóri

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Seven News 94.4 MP3 128 kbps
Γλέντι 101.1 folk, greek MP3 160 kbps
Πρωινή Καβάλα news, pop MP3 192 kbps
ΕΝΑ 90.5 MP3 128 kbps
Xanthi Dee Jay 94.6 electronic, hiphop MP3 160 kbps
Ιερά Μητρόπολη Ξάνθης orthodox christian, religion MP3 256 kbps
Όμορφη Πόλη 89.9 greek music, news MP3 256 kbps
Ρυθμός 106 greek, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Ερωτικός 103 greek music MP3 160 kbps
Λάμψη 105.7 greek, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Alpha Radio 88,6 Kavala AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital 107 MP3 192 kbps
Παλμός 103.2 folk, greek MP3 320 kbps
Μακεδόνισσα 106.4 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Lobby 101.8 greek music, news talk MP3 128 kbps
Underground GR student radio MP3 320 kbps
Virus 105.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Goal 105.1 pop, sports news MP3 160 kbps
Kavala News news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Kral 100 pop MP3 160 kbps
Glenti FM greek music MP3 160 kbps
Radio Play 91.5 Fm Stereo (Gr Xanthi) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Petrochóri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum of Xanthi
Nestos Delta Museum
Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη "Χρήστος Παυλίδης"
Το σπίτι της σκιάς

Libraries in Petrochóri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Βιβλιοθήκη-Αναγνωστήριο0.0

Farmers Markets in Petrochóri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Παζάρι Ξάνθης

Hotels in Petrochóri

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Nemesis

Castles in Petrochóri

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fortress of Komnina
Topeiros

Theme Parks in Petrochóri

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Παραλία Γαλάνης Νέστου

Train Stations in Petrochóri

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Τοξότες

Gas Stations in Petrochóri

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
AEGEAN
AEGEAN
EKO
Revoil
REVOIL
SHELL

Stadiums & Teams in Petrochóri

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Ski Resorts Near Petrochóri

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pamporovo 0.0 $0
Chepelare 0.0 $0

Airports Near Petrochóri

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia AirfieldSmall Airport
Komotini AirfieldSmall Airport
Xanthi AeroclubSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petrochóri

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Προφήτης Ηλίας

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 Petrochóri

What is the population of Petrochóri?

Petrochóri has a population of 1,052 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 191.1 square miles.

Is Petrochóri 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 Petrochóri?

Petrochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches.

How is the job market in Petrochóri?

There are 61 business establishments in the area.

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