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Plátanos, Greece

West Greece · Greece

Plátanos is a small town in West Greece, Greece with a population of 1,764. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,764 Population 4,302/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
30.9 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 Plátanos

Pelopio is a settlement in the municipality of Ancient Olympia, Elis, Greece. Pelopio is 3 km east of Smila, 4 km northwest of Olympia and 5 km southwest of Chelidoni. The Greek National Road 74 passes south of the village.

People

Population1,764
Density4,302/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,280

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Population1,764
Population Density4,302 / sq mi
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates37.6673°, 21.6111°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceWest Greece
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,280

About Plátanos

Plátanos is a small town in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 1,764. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Plátanos is $17,280, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 102 business establishments.

Income: Plátanos vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Plátanos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Greece avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density4,302/sq mi
Coordinates37.6673°N, 21.6111°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,686 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 130 km
Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 85 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 101 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 149 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 34 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 149 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 108 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 118 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 126 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 102 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 100 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 89 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 50 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 116 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 128 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 59 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 129 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 104 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 136 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 115 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 80 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m - 82 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 114 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m - 79 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m - 79 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m - 88 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m - 94 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 101 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 131 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 101 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 141 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 99 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 48 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 128 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m - 55 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 142 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological - - 89 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 116 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake - - 84 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in

Plátanos has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Plátanos

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Studio A13 greek folk music, greek traditional MP3
Greca 99.4 - MP3 128 kbps
Λαϊκός 107.1 greek folk music MP3 128 kbps
Energy 94.2 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Greca Fm 99,4 pop, top 40 MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Plátanos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Otto Szymiczek" Conference Center, 110 seats - The Historical Archive of ATHENS 2004
Archaelogical Museum of Elis
Archaelogical Museum of Olympia
Archaelogical Museum of Pyrgos
Archaeological Collection
Archimedes' Museum
Folklore Museum of Nea Figaleia
Museum of the History of the Exacavations in Olympia
Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity
Neda Physicogeographical Geological Museum
Αρχοντικό Πετραλιά
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Λαμπετίου

Libraries in Plátanos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Πύργου0.0
Πνευματικό Κέντρο0.0

Ski Resorts Near Plátanos

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kalavrita Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Plátanos

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Andravida Air BasePYRMedium Airport
Kalamata AirportKLXMedium Airport
Patras Araxos Agamemnon AirportGPAMedium Airport
Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios SolomosZTHMedium Airport
Epitalion Airfield-Small Airport
Missolonghi Aerodrome-Small Airport
Triodos Airfield-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
57 m (187 ft)
Postal Code
270 65

🇬🇷 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 Plátanos

What is the population of Plátanos?

Plátanos has a population of 1,764 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 4,302 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

Is Plátanos 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 Plátanos?

Plátanos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Plátanos?

There are 102 business establishments in the area.

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