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Roussospíti, Greece
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Roussospíti is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 569. Elevation: 1,073 ft (327 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Roussospíti
Roussospiti is a local community of the Rethymno Municipality in the Rethymno of the region of Crete established by Kallikratis reform. Previously, it was part of the former municipality of Rethymno. It is a traditional settlement and is classified in Class II, that is of average cultural value.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 569 |
| Population Density | 216 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3338°, 24.4947° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Crete |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.4 inches (619 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,060 |
About Roussospíti
Roussospíti is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 569. The city sits at an elevation of 1,073 feet (327 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Roussospíti vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,060 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 33 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3338°N, 24.4947°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| -1610 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | 90.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 144 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 144 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 141 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 144 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in |
Roussospíti has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Roussospíti
46 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Μουσικό Κανάλι Ρεθύμνου 101.3 | greek folk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Uncut GR | — | MP3 | |
| Κρητικόραμα 93.8 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zarpa Χανιά | greek, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Gavdos 88.8 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Erotokritos 87.9 fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Αντέννα Δυτικής Κρήτης 97.1 | news, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Κραχ | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gavdos 88.8FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλαιόχωρα 89.3 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Koinoniko Radiofono Xaniwn | jazz, politics | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Κρήτη 98.9 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δρόμος 105.4 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μαρτυρία 95.5 | orthodox christian, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ράδιο Μαρτυρία 95.5 | byzantine, ecclesia | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ασύρματος 1134 | greek folk | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Δίκτυο 91.5 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Αντέννα Δυτικής Κρήτης | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 97.4 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Φάρος 91.8 | greek, traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laiko 107 | greek folk music | MP3 | |
| EROTOKRITOS | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mires 97,1 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μεγαλόνησος 89.8 | greek, traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Άστρο 96.4 | folk, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ραδιοκύματα 102.6 | folk, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio Ρέθυμνο 980 | folk, greek | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Παραπολιτικά Ρεθύμνου 102.4 | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ένταση 93.5 | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| rebetiko sealabs | — | MP3 40 kbps | |
| Adelin 107.3 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ριζίτες 92.4 | greek traditional | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δίκτυο FM 91.5 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Venus 91 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chania Rock FM 96.8 | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amore 87.5 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Fresh 105 | mainstream, pop music | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Sfakia | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Team 102 | news talk, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| D-Code 96,2 | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Original 94.4 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mix FM GR | greek folk | MP3 | |
| D-code 96.2 | electronica, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO MIRES 97.1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 104.4 Fm Radio | various | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chania 99.6 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Roussospíti
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archeological museum of Rethymno | ||||
| Church Museum | ||||
| Folk Art Museum of Agia Galini | ||||
| Folk Museum of Spili | ||||
| Historical folk-art museum of Rethymno | ||||
| Höney museum | ||||
| Military Museum Chromonastiri | ||||
| Museum Monastery Foinikias | ||||
| Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Museum of the Preveli Monastery | ||||
| Oriseum Papa Michalis Georgoulakis | ||||
| Paleontological Museum of Rethymno | ||||
| Prinaris Mill | ||||
| Roustika Manor | ||||
| The Cretan Runner Museum | ||||
| The Museum of ancient Eleutherna | ||||
| μουσείο εθνογραφικό | ||||
| Μουσείο Φορτέτζας | ||||
| σχολείο μουσείο |
Libraries in Roussospíti
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Of University of Crete | 0.0 | |||||
| δημόσια κεντρική βιβλιοθήκη Ρεθύμνου | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Roussospíti
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Market | |||||
| Skaleta Market |
Cafes in Roussospíti
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Roussospíti
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Roussospíti
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Roussospíti
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chania International Airport | CHQ | Large Airport |
| Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | HER | Large Airport |
| Maleme Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tympaki Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Roussospíti
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agia Fotini | |
| Agia Irini | |
| Agia Paraskevi | |
| Agia Paraskevi | |
| Agii Pente Parthenes | |
| Ágios Antónios | |
| Ágios Ioánnis | |
| Ágios Nikoláos | |
| Agios Pnevma | |
| Church of Saint George | |
| Church of Saint Panteleimonas | |
| Moni Kirias Theotokou Halevi | |
| Onythes Early Christian basilica | |
| Panagia Church | |
| St Patapiou | |
| Άγιος ευτύχως | |
| Άγιος Νεκτάριος | |
| Αγίου Γεωργίου | |
| Τίμιος Σταυρός |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
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What is the population of Roussospíti?
Roussospíti has a population of 569 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.
Is Roussospíti 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 Roussospíti?
Roussospíti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.
How is the job market in Roussospíti?
There are 33 business establishments in the area.