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Pýrgos, Greece

Crete · Greece

Pýrgos is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 1,134. Elevation: 925 ft (282 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,134 Population 10/sq mi density
925 ft Elevation 282 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 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
$21,060 median income

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About Pýrgos

Pýrgos

Charakas is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Asterousia on Crete, Greece with about 800 inhabitants. It is about 45 km south from Heraklion, which is the largest city of Crete. The village lies on the foothills of the Asterousia Mountains, 15 km from the south coast of Crete, behind the mountain Libyan Sea.

People

Population1,134
Density10/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Population1,134
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Coordinates35.0061°, 25.1519°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Pýrgos

Pýrgos is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 1,134. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet (282 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Pýrgos is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 66 business establishments.

Income: Pýrgos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,060
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)66

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pýrgos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Greece avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area116.1 sq mi (300.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates35.0061°N, 25.1519°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,818 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 8, 2025.

May 2, 2020 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.5 105 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 98 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 120 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 69 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 73 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 147 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 73 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 137 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 97 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 25 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 33 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 110 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 99 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 100 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 98 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 114 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 101 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 110 km
Jul 9, 1990 38 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 136 km
Oct 12, 2002 48 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 105 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 100 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 98 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 110 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 69 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 135 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 111 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 157 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in

Pýrgos has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Pýrgos

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 MP3 128 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Radio Mires 97,1 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
KRITIKOS 88.7 MP3 128 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
Best Radio 94.7 FM MP3 160 kbps
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MIRES 97.1 MP3 128 kbps
DRS FM 95.3 MP3 128 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Α. Μυτιληναίος orthodox christian, speech MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Σωτηρόπουλος Νικόλαος orthodox christian, ορθοδοξία MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Γραφή ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 96 kbps
Σωτηρόπουλος ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 32 kbps
Studio 19 greek hellenic music AAC+ 32 kbps
DRS 95.3 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pýrgos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Archanes
Archeological Museum of Messara
Folk Museum of Ano Asites
Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη

Hotels in Pýrgos

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Appollon
Niovi Hotel

Cafes in Pýrgos

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Luigi

Castles in Pýrgos

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belvedere castle
Charaki fortress

Gas Stations in Pýrgos

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
AEGEAN
BP
EKO
EKO
EKO
GR #1912876776
GR #1912876777
GR #746983518
SHELL

Airports Near Pýrgos

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Tympaki Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pýrgos

40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Moni Koudouma
Panagia Kera
Saint Anthony
Saint George
Saint Nicholas
Timios Stavros
Αγία Βαρβάρα
Αγία Ειρήνη
Αγία Παρασκευή
Αγία Παρασκευή
Άγιο Πνεύμα
Άγιοι Κωνσταντίνος και Ελένη
Άγιος Αντώνιος
Άγιος Βλάσιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Δημήτριος
Άγιος Εφραίμ Αχεντριάς
Άγιος Λουκάς
Άγιος Μάμας
Άγιος Νικήτας
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Άγιος Σπυρίδων
Άγιος Φανούριος
Εισόδειων Θεοτόκου
Ι.Ν. Αγίου Νικήτα Μεσοχωριού
Ι.Ν. Μιχαήλ Αρχαγγέλου
Μεταμόρφωση Σωτήρος
Ξωκκλήσι
Ξωκκλήσι
Παναγία
Παναγία
Παναγία
Παναγία Κερά
Προφήτης Ζαχαρίας
Προφήτης Ηλίας
Προφήτης Ηλίας
Τίμιος Σταυρός

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
310 m (1,017 ft)

🇬🇷 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 Pýrgos

What is the population of Pýrgos?

Pýrgos has a population of 1,134 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 116.1 square miles.

Is Pýrgos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,060, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pýrgos?

Pýrgos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Pýrgos?

There are 66 business establishments in the area.

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