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Soúda, Greece
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Soúda is a small city in Crete, Greece with a population of 6,729. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Soúda
Souda is a town and former municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Chania, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 22.007 km2 (8.497 sq mi). It is an important ferry and naval port at the head of Souda Bay.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 6,729 |
| Population Density | 792 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4872°, 24.0734° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Crete |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.7 inches (729 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,060 |
About Soúda
Soúda is a small city in Greece (Crete) with a population of 6,729. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Soúda vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,060 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 390 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Soúda
Soúda has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.7°C), the coldest is Feb (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 639 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4872°N, 24.0734°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | - | 112 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 139 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in |
Soúda has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (0.1").
Schools in Soúda
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2° Δημοτικο Εχολειο Σοθδασ | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Soúda
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Fly 95.9 | greek, mainstream | 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 | |
| FLY 92.3 (US) | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| D-Code 96,2 | 70s, 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Original 94.4 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Team 102 | news talk, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mix FM GR | greek folk | MP3 | |
| D-code 96.2 | electronica, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 104.4 Fm Radio | various | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chania 99.6 | mainstream, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Soúda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Olive Oil Mill | ||||
| Archaeological Museum of Chania | ||||
| Army War Museum | ||||
| Askyfou War Museum | ||||
| Battle of Crete Museum | ||||
| byzantine collection | ||||
| Chemistry Museum | ||||
| Eleftherios Venizelos 'Museum | ||||
| Folklore Museum of Agia Marina | ||||
| Folklore Museum of Gavalochori | ||||
| Folkloric Museum | ||||
| Greek National Football Team Museum | ||||
| House of Stone Creations | ||||
| Man and rock | ||||
| Man and Samaria | ||||
| Maritime Museum of Crete | ||||
| Maritime Museum of Crete | ||||
| Museum - Headquarter of the 1905 rebellion in Therisso | ||||
| Museum Of Typography | ||||
| National Resistance Museum | ||||
| Olive and Oil Museum | ||||
| Stone Museum | ||||
| The Cretan Runner Museum | ||||
| War Shelter Platanias | ||||
| μουσείο εθνογραφικό |
Libraries in Soúda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 0.0 | |||||
| H.M.U Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library of Chania | 0.0 | |||||
| Βιβλιοθήκη πολυτεχνείου Κρήτης | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Soúda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meating Group | |||||
| Mini Market | |||||
| Street Market |
Hotels in Soúda
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Soúda
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Soúda
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Soúda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Soúda
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chania International Airport | CHQ | Large Airport |
| Maleme Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Tympaki Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Soúda
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ελληνικά Ταχυδρομεία |
Treatment Centers in Soúda
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης Παιδιών και Νέων Κρήτης |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Soúda
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Τριάδας |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Soúda
What is the population of Soúda?
Soúda has a population of 6,729 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 792 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.
Is Soúda 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 Soúda?
Soúda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.
How is the job market in Soúda?
There are 390 business establishments in the area.