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Vaïniá, Greece

Crete · Greece

Vaïniá is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 609. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
609 Population 2/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.6 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 Vaïniá

Vaïniá

Ierapetra is a Greek city and municipality located on the southeast coast of Crete. It is the fourth largest city on the island and the largest in the Lasithi regional unit, serving as Greece's main port in the Libyan Sea.

People

Population609
Density2/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population609
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates35.0250°, 25.7720°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (575 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Vaïniá

Vaïniá is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 609. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Vaïniá is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Vaïniá vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vaïniá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Greece avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area322.1 sq mi (834.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates35.0250°N, 25.7720°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
40% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,917 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 94 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 100 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 115 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 98 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 97 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 112 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 97 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 94 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 101 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 114 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 81 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 96 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 33 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 49 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 56 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 119 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 90 km
Jun 9, 2015 43 km SSW of Fry, Greece M5.4 93 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 68 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. Earthquake 7.3 m 143 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 94 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 90 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 100 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 88 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 98 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 110 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 129 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 58 km
1303 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 4,000 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in

Vaïniá has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Vaïniá

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 Vaïniá

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

Libraries in Vaïniá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
"Koundoureios" Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vaïniá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Friday's, Street Market

Hotels in Vaïniá

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smartline Arion Palace

Gas Stations in Vaïniá

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
EKO

Stadiums & Teams in Vaïniá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vaïniá

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vaïniá

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Τίμιος Σταυρός
Τίμιος Σταυρός

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Postal Code
72x xx
Website
ierapetra.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 Vaïniá

What is the population of Vaïniá?

Vaïniá has a population of 609 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 322.1 square miles.

Is Vaïniá 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 Vaïniá?

Vaïniá 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 79°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches.

How is the job market in Vaïniá?

There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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