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Schísma Eloúndas, Greece

Crete · Greece

Schísma Eloúndas is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 1,730. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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C+ Fair
1,730 Population 9/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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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 Schísma Eloúndas

Olous or Olus was a city of ancient Crete; now sunken, it was situated at the site of present day town of Elounda, Crete, Greece. According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it had a harbour and was located 260 stadia from Chersonasus and 15 stadia from Camara.

People

Population1,730
Density9/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,730
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates35.2576°, 25.7280°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (596 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Schísma Eloúndas

Schísma Eloúndas is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 1,730. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Schísma Eloúndas is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 100 business establishments.

Income: Schísma Eloúndas vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Schísma Eloúndas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Greece avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area197.7 sq mi (512.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates35.2576°N, 25.7280°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,261 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 M6.5 120 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 124 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 115 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 73 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 100 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 97 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 114 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 115 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 88 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 100 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 87 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 42 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 121 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 66 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 73 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 115 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 143 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 104 km
Jun 9, 2015 43 km SSW of Fry, Greece M5.4 100 km
Jul 9, 1990 38 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

14 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 — 130 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 131 km
1948 DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. Earthquake 7.3 m — 136 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m — 120 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m — 115 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m — 124 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m — 63 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m — 115 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake — — 86 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake — — 106 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake — — 34 km
1303 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake — 4,000 119 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical — — 131 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical — — 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 131 km
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 196 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in

Schísma Eloúndas has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Schísma Eloúndas

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ηχώ Ιεράπετρα news, pop MP3 64 kbps
Λατώ Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Λασίθι 92.3 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Panic 93.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Madness 95 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Δίαυλος Κρήτης — MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 192 kbps
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων MP3 128 kbps
Sitia 95.5 jazz, pop MP3 96 kbps
Melody 88 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Schísma Eloúndas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum
Archeological Collection
Folklore Museum
Folklore Museum Of Neapolis
MUSEUM OF TRADITIONAL CRETAN ART
Museum Rodanthi

Libraries in Schísma Eloúndas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
"Koundoureios" Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Schísma Eloúndas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Friday's, Street Market

Hotels in Schísma Eloúndas

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alikes Apts
Apartments Poros
Aquilla Elounda Village
Elounda Aquasol Resort
Elounda Bay Palace
Elounda Beach
Elounda Island Villas
Elounda Mare
Elounda Olive Garden Studios
Elounda Orama
Elounda Residence
Elounda Sunrise Apartments
Hiona Apartments
INNSiDE Crete Elounda
krini
Porto Elounda
Villa Talisker

Cafes in Schísma Eloúndas

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akti Olous
Isalos

Theatres in Schísma Eloúndas

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oloundion

Castles in Schísma Eloúndas

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fortification of Oxa

Gas Stations in Schísma Eloúndas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EKO
SHELL

Gyms in Schísma Eloúndas

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #13232322638
Wellfit

Golf Courses in Schísma Eloúndas

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort

Stadiums & Teams in Schísma Eloúndas

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Airports Near Schísma Eloúndas

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base—Medium Airport
Sitia AirportJSHMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schísma Eloúndas

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιος Λουκάς
Άγιος Ραφαήλ
Άγιος Φωκάς
Εκκλησάκι Ανάληψης

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens

🇬🇷 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 Schísma Eloúndas

What is the population of Schísma Eloúndas?

Schísma Eloúndas has a population of 1,730 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 197.7 square miles.

Is Schísma Eloúndas 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 Schísma Eloúndas?

Schísma Eloúndas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

How is the job market in Schísma Eloúndas?

There are 100 business establishments in the area.

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