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Thrapsanón, Greece

Crete · Greece

Thrapsanón is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 1,499. Elevation: 1,148 ft (350 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,499 Population 14/sq mi density
1,148 ft Elevation 350 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
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 Thrapsanón

Thrapsanón

Arkalochori is a town and a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Minoa Pediada, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 237.589 km2 (91.734 sq mi).

People

Population1,499
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Population1,499
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Coordinates35.1880°, 25.2809°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (639 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Thrapsanón

Thrapsanón is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 1,499. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Thrapsanón is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 87 business establishments.

Income: Thrapsanón vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Thrapsanón

Thrapsanón has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Feb (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 481 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 9.4° / 15.3° 94.5
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.3° 72.7
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 47.8
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20.1° 23.7
May 19.8°C / 68°F 15.7° / 23.8° 12.3
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.5° 2.1
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 0.5
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 1.3
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.3° 11.2
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 17.4° / 24.1° 55.4
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20.3° 63.2
Dec 14°C / 57°F 11.1° / 16.9° 96.2
Thrapsanón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Area104.9 sq mi (271.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates35.1880°N, 25.2809°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,927 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 M6.5 119 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 115 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 91 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 97 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 138 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 65 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 127 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 94 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 140 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 126 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 114 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 26 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 104 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 48 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 116 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 116 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 114 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 133 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 128 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

12 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 - 135 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 136 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m - 119 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m - 114 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m - 115 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m - 87 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m - 91 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake - - 111 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake - - 94 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake - - 40 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical - - 136 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical - - 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 136 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in

Thrapsanón has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Thrapsanón

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 - MP3 128 kbps
Ηχώ Ιεράπετρα news, pop MP3 64 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Λατώ Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Panic 93.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Best Radio 94.7 FM - MP3 160 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
KRITIKOS 88.7 - MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Δίαυλος Κρήτης - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mires 97,1 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
Madness 95 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Λασίθι 92.3 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MIRES 97.1 - MP3 128 kbps
DRS FM 95.3 - MP3 128 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Α. Μυτιληναίος orthodox christian, speech MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Σωτηρόπουλος Νικόλαος orthodox christian, ορθοδοξία MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Γραφή ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 96 kbps
Σωτηρόπουλος ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 32 kbps
Studio 19 greek hellenic music AAC+ 32 kbps
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων MP3 128 kbps
DRS 95.3 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Thrapsanón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Archanes
Christian Art Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas
Historical Museum of Crete
History and folklore Museum
Homo Sapiens
Maritime Collection
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum of Rural Life
National resistance museum - Municipality of Viannos
Natural History Museum of Crete
Omalia olive press
Palace of Knossos
RAM Rulers
Αγία Αικατερίνη
λαογραφικό μουσείο
Μουσείο
Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη

Libraries in Thrapsanón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library of the University Of Crete0.0
Βιβλιοθήκη ΕΛΜΕΠΑ0.0
Βικελαία Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Βικελαία Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Farmers Markets in Thrapsanón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Local Market (Sa)
Open Street Market Area
Λαϊκή Αγορά

Gas Stations in Thrapsanón

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
ΕΛΙΝΟΙΛ

Breweries in Thrapsanón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Notos Brewery
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Thrapsanón

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Airports Near Thrapsanón

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Tympaki Air Base-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
403 m (1,322 ft)
Postal Code
703 00

🇬🇷 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 Thrapsanón

What is the population of Thrapsanón?

Thrapsanón has a population of 1,499 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 104.9 square miles.

Is Thrapsanón 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 Thrapsanón?

Thrapsanón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Thrapsanón?

There are 87 business establishments in the area.

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