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Pýlos, Greece

Peloponnese · Greece

Pýlos is a small town in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 2,345. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,345 Population 42/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$20,196 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
$20,196 median income

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About Pýlos

Iklaina is a historic village in the municipal unit of Pylos, Messenia, Greece. The settlement, which is situated in low hills approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) northeast of Pylos, stands upon the remains of a Late Bronze Age city. An archaeological site has been surveyed and excavated there by the Athens Archaeological Society and the University of Missouri–St. Louis under the direction of Michael Cosmopoulos. Finds include an early Mycenaean palace, giant terrace walls, murals, an advanced drainage system, and a clay tablet dating from between 1450 and 1350 B.C. that features an early example of writing known as Linear B script. Other cultural periods represented are the Late Classical and Byzantine periods.

People

Population2,345
Density42/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,196

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,345
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates36.9130°, 21.6965°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvincePeloponnese
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,196

About Pýlos

Pýlos is a small town in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 2,345. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Pýlos is $20,196, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 136 business establishments.

Income: Pýlos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$20,196
73% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)136

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pýlos

Pýlos has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Feb (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 7.8° / 14.9° 98.2
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 7.6° / 14.9° 88.1
Mar 12.6°C / 55°F 8.8° / 16.5° 54.7
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 11.2° / 19° 37.5
May 18.7°C / 66°F 14.8° / 22.6° 25.1
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 18.7° / 26.3° 7.3
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 21° / 28.4° 2.2
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29.9° 2.9
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 19° / 27.4° 31.5
Oct 20°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.2° 70.1
Nov 16°C / 61°F 12.1° / 20° 100.3
Dec 12.7°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.3° 119.8
Pýlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above Greece avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area55.6 sq mi (143.9 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates36.9130°N, 21.6965°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,744 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 46 km
Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 118 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 65 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 68 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 118 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 95 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 70 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 132 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 37 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 125 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 60 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 101 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 102 km
Jun 21, 2008 82 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.6 96 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 146 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 45 km
Apr 29, 1998 72 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 89 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 40 km
Apr 4, 2006 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 104 km
Jun 25, 2018 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece M5.5 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m - 73 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m - 150 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m - 150 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m - 121 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 23 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 38 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m - 112 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological - - 142 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 116 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake - - 148 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - 326 21 km
1633 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Earthquake - - 98 km
1402 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Pýlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Pýlos

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Κανάλι 1 Καλαμάτα folk, greek MP3
ΔΙΑΥΛΟΣ FM 99.2 - MP3 128 kbps
Παλμός 90.5 greek folk music MP3 256 kbps
88.6 Kanali 20 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Έμφασις greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Δίαυλος 99.2 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Apollon greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
ERT Kalamata 107.2 ert, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Nt00 Radio alternative, beats MP3 192 kbps
Kiss 89 pop, talk MP3 128 kbps
Free GR student radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pýlos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Pylos
Museum of Marine Archaeological Finds
Rene Puaux Collection Exhibition
Αντωνοπούλειο Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Πύλου
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χώρας

Libraries in Pýlos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Palio Scholeio0.0
Μπρίσκειος Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Hotels in Pýlos

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

12 Gods Resort
Galaxy Hotel
Hotel Miramare
Hotel Nilefs
Hotel Philip
Hotel Zoe
Karalis Beach Hotel
Nikos Bay
Panorama Gioalovas
Ta Adelfia
W Costa Navarino
Το κάστρο

Cafes in Pýlos

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria
CUPALLOU
Fortino
Kaffeeneion n Aktn
Krinos
Voidokilia Cafe
Vrachos Cafe
Εθος
Ο Πλάτανος

Monuments in Pýlos

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

French memorial monument
Monument of the Greeks
Monument of the Russians

Castles in Pýlos

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fortress of Pylos
Palaiokastro
Paleokastro of Navarino

Bus Stations in Pýlos

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pylos Bus Station (ΚΤΕΛ)

Gas Stations in Pýlos

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
AVIN
CYCLON
EKO
GR #3127207707
KMOIL
REVOIL
SHELL

Banks in Pýlos

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
National Bank of Greece

Golf Courses in Pýlos

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa Navarino - The Bay Course
Practice Range

Stadiums & Teams in Pýlos

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Airports Near Pýlos

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalamata AirportKLXMedium Airport
Epitalion Airfield-Small Airport
Triodos Airfield-Small Airport
Tripolis Air Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pýlos

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hellenic Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pýlos

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Panagia Myrtidiotissa
Prophet Elias Chapel
St. Nicholas
Transformation of the Savior
Αγιά Τριάδα
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Δημήτριος
Άγιος Κωσταντίνος
Άγιος Νεκτάριος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Χαράλαμπος
Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Γεωργίου
Μεταμόρφωση του Σωτήρος
Μεταμόρφωση του Σωτήρος

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
208 m (682 ft)
Postal Code
240 01

🇬🇷 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 Pýlos

What is the population of Pýlos?

Pýlos has a population of 2,345 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 55.6 square miles.

Is Pýlos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pýlos?

Pýlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Pýlos?

There are 136 business establishments in the area.

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