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Tílisos, Greece

Crete · Greece

Tílisos is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 1,026. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,026 Population 13/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
24.5 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 Tílisos

Tílisos

Tylissos 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 Malevizi, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 131.064 km2 (50.604 sq mi). Population 2,252 in 2021. It is an ancient Minoan peak sanctuary and town. The Municipality of Tylisos was created in 1999 and includes 11 villages. The economy is based on agriculture, mainly grape cultivation and olive cultivation. At the same time stock farming of sheep, goats and chickens and beehive farms are abundant.

People

Population1,026
Density13/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population1,026
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Coordinates35.2961°, 25.0159°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (623 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Tílisos

Tílisos is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 1,026. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Tílisos is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 60 business establishments.

Income: Tílisos vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tílisos

Tílisos 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
Tílisos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area76.8 sq mi (199.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates35.2961°N, 25.0159°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
35% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,837 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 M6.5 139 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 133 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 105 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 100 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 39 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 146 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 106 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 132 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 51 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 67 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 131 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 100 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 148 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 100 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 135 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 131 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 111 km
Oct 12, 2002 48 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 136 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 134 km
Jul 9, 1990 38 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.4 150 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 - 128 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 128 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m - 139 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m - 135 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m - 133 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m - 95 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m - 100 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake - - 119 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake - - 78 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake - - 49 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical - - 128 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical - - 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 128 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°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 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in

Tílisos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Tílisos

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 - MP3 128 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Radio Mires 97,1 greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
KRITIKOS 88.7 - MP3 128 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
Best Radio 94.7 FM - MP3 160 kbps
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων 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
DRS 95.3 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tílisos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Collection of Archanes
Archeological Museum of Messara
Christian Art Museum
El Greco House and Museum
Folk Museum of Ano Asites
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kostas Kotsanas
Historical Museum of Crete
Museum of Cretan Ethnology
Museum of Olive Tree & Oil Striligkas
Museum of Wooden Sculptures
Natural History Museum of Crete
Nikos Xylouris
Palace of Knossos
RAM Rulers
Αγία Αικατερίνη
Κέντρο Αρχαιολογικής Πληροφόρησης
Μουσείο
Μουσείο Καζαντζάκη

Libraries in Tílisos

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

Farmers Markets in Tílisos

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

Gas Stations in Tílisos

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AVIN
SILKOIL

Breweries in Tílisos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Notos Brewery
Solo Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Tílisos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tílisos

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tílisos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιος Γεώργιος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
200 m (656 ft)
Postal Code
71500
Website
tylisos.gr/

🇬🇷 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 Tílisos

What is the population of Tílisos?

Tílisos has a population of 1,026 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 76.8 square miles.

Is Tílisos 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 Tílisos?

Tílisos 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 77°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.

How is the job market in Tílisos?

There are 60 business establishments in the area.

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