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Sykiá, Greece

Central Macedonia · Greece

Sykiá is a small town in Central Macedonia, Greece with a population of 1,903. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,903 Population 4/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
19.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$19,332 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,332 median income

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About Sykiá

Sykia is a village on the Chalkidiki peninsula in Macedonia, Greece. It is a traditional village in the Sithonia peninsula and has been inhabited since the Byzantine period. Modern Greek singers Sokratis Malamas and Paola Foka both grew up in Sykia.

People

Population1,903
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,332

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population1,903
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates40.0387°, 23.9405°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Macedonia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation19.3 inches (489 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,332

About Sykiá

Sykiá is a small town in Greece (Central Macedonia) with a population of 1,903. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Sykiá is $19,332, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 110 business establishments.

Income: Sykiá vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$19,332
74% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sykiá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above Greece avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area460.7 sq mi (1,193.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates40.0387°N, 23.9405°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,489 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 126 km
Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 112 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 143 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 36 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 44 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 32 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 65 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 140 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 15 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 45 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 16 km
Oct 11, 2017 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece M5.1 101 km
Jul 30, 2001 16 km ESE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 106 km
Jul 16, 2010 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 78 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 30 km
Mar 3, 2021 Greece M4.9 138 km
Nov 12, 2013 3 km S of Oreoí, Greece M4.9 144 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 38 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 26 km
Dec 7, 2001 25 km NNW of Patitírion, Greece M4.9 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 59 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 51 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 115 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 142 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 126 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 71 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 101 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 98 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Sykiá has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Sykiá

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Pemptousia FM athos, christian MP3

Museums in Sykiá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folklore Museum of Agios Nikolaos
Folklore Museum Parthenonas

Farmers Markets in Sykiá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's olive and oil market
Fish Market

Hotels in Sykiá

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amira house Sithonia
Ermioni Hotel
Georgia's Rooms
Hotel Aretes
Hotel Porto Koufo
House Vigla
Jolandas House
Kostalia
Nine Muses
STUDIOS MELITON
Studios Nestor
Toroni Blue Sea
Vasiliki Appartments
Αστερίας
Χρύσα

Cafes in Sykiá

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bakerycafe - Πάργας
Cafe Take Away Melissis

Castles in Sykiá

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toroni Castle

Gas Stations in Sykiá

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CYCLON
Revoil
SHELL MELISSIS

Post Offices in Sykiá

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ΕΛΤΑ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sykiá

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. George
Ι.Ν. Αγ. Αθανασίου

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
40 m (131 ft)
Postal Code
630 72

🇬🇷 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 Sykiá

What is the population of Sykiá?

Sykiá has a population of 1,903 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 460.7 square miles.

Is Sykiá expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,332, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sykiá?

Sykiá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches.

How is the job market in Sykiá?

There are 110 business establishments in the area.

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