Pýrgos, Greece
Crete · Greece
Pýrgos is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 774. Elevation: 925 ft (282 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 774 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0061°, 25.1519° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Crete |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.3 inches (694 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pýrgos
Pýrgos is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 774. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 116.1 sq mi (300.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0061°N, 25.1519°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
Cafes in Pýrgos
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Pýrgos
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pýrgos
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Pýrgos
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | HER | Large Airport |
| (*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Tympaki Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pýrgos
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pýrgos
What is the population of Pýrgos?
Pýrgos has a population of 774 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 116.1 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.
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