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Sálakos, Greece

South Aegean · Greece

Sálakos is a small town in South Aegean, Greece with a population of 508. Elevation: 745 ft (227 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
508 Population 11/sq mi density
745 ft Elevation 227 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$24,732 Median Income
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2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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2.7 / 5.0
$24,732 median income

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About Sálakos

Camirus or Kamiros or Cameirus or Kameiros (Κάμειρος) was a city of ancient Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece. Its site is on the northwest coast of the island, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the modern village of Kalavarda.

People

Population508
Density11/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$24,732

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Population508
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Coordinates36.2896°, 27.9436°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceSouth Aegean
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (757 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,732

About Sálakos

Sálakos is a small town in Greece (South Aegean) with a population of 508. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet (227 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Sálakos is $24,732, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Sálakos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$24,732
67% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sálakos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area44.6 sq mi (115.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates36.2896°N, 27.9436°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 85 km
Jul 15, 2008 35 km SSW of Lárdos, Greece M6.4 55 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 77 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 132 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 145 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 143 km
Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 85 km
Jan 25, 2023 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece M5.9 82 km
Jun 19, 2009 90 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.8 113 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 53 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.7 85 km
Jan 30, 2020 63 km SE of Karpathos, Greece M5.7 124 km
Jul 9, 2012 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey M5.6 116 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 84 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 62 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 12 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 83 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 82 km
Jan 28, 2020 69 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece M5.5 119 km
Jan 30, 2020 72 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece M5.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. Earthquake 7.3 m 101 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 29 km
1481 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 3.0 m 33 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 85 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m 69 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 93 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m 97 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 51 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 93 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake 81 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 78 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in

Sálakos has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Sálakos

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Real Voice 99.5 greek music, news MP3 192 kbps
Mayday Records (TR) electronic, progressive house MP3 256 kbps
Αρχάγγελος 94.1 greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Box Radio 104.9 deep house, house MP3 256 kbps
Λυχνάρι 91.4 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 94.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Πρώτο Ραδιόφωνο Ρόδου music, news talk MP3
Κόσμος 93.8 music, news MP3 128 kbps
FM Life 105.3 pop MP3 192 kbps
Rodos FM MP3 128 kbps
Feel Good 104.9 mainstream, pop music MP3 256 kbps
88 FM Radio 1 MP3 128 kbps
Akritas 94.8 sports news MP3
Sky Rodos news, news talk MP3 112 kbps
Notos News 97.8 MP3 128 kbps
ERT Notio Aigaio 92.7 93.1 98.4 ert, public radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sálakos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folklore Museum
Mineralogy Museum
Museum of Natural History
Museum of popular art Kritinia
Rhodes Toy Museum
Λαογραφικό μουσείο Απολλώνων
Μουσείο Μέλισσας

Hotels in Sálakos

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elafos Hotel
Hotel Nymph

Cafes in Sálakos

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elafaki
Piede

Castles in Sálakos

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle of Salakos

Breweries in Sálakos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Mule's Brew

Airports Near Sálakos

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"RHOLarge Airport
Maritsa Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sálakos

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agios Georgios
Chapel
Nikolaos Chapel
St. Irini
Προφήτης Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Website
odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2394

🇬🇷 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 Sálakos

What is the population of Sálakos?

Sálakos has a population of 508 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 44.6 square miles.

Is Sálakos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,732, 67% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sálakos?

Sálakos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sálakos?

There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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