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Xirókambos, Greece

Crete · Greece

Xirókambos is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 505. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
505 Population 3/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 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
$21,060 median income

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About Xirókambos

Xirókambos

Agios Nikolaos is a coastal town on the Greek island of Crete, lying east of the island's capital Heraklion, north of the city of Ierapetra and west of the city of Sitia. It is the capital of the Lasithi regional unit.

People

Population505
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population505
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates35.2062°, 25.7011°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (596 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Xirókambos

Xirókambos is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 505. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Xirókambos is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Xirókambos vs Greece

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Xirókambos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Greece avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area197.7 sq mi (512.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates35.2062°N, 25.7011°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,110 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 M6.5 114 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 118 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 109 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 105 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 79 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 97 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 93 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 108 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 118 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 102 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 88 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 36 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 115 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 60 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 72 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 110 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 137 km
Jun 9, 2015 43 km SSW of Fry, Greece M5.4 101 km
Jun 3, 2020 76 km S of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 99 km
Apr 24, 2010 66 km SSE of Ierápetra, Greece M5.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

14 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 136 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 136 km
1948 DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. Earthquake 7.3 m 141 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m 114 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m 110 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m 118 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m 69 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 109 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 92 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 109 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 37 km
1303 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 4,000 120 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

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (136 km).

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in

Xirókambos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Xirókambos

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Δ.ΙΕΚ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΥ
1ο και 2ο Λύκειο Αγίου Νικολάου
2ο Γυμνάσιο Αγίου Νικολάου
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Radio Stations near Xirókambos

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 Xirókambos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum
Archeological Collection
Folklore Museum
Folklore Museum Of Neapolis
Homo Sapiens
Museum of Mirthos
MUSEUM OF TRADITIONAL CRETAN ART
Museum Rodanthi
Omalia olive press

Libraries in Xirókambos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
"Koundoureios" Municipal Library0.0

Hotels in Xirókambos

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dessole Mirabello Beach & Village
ELIZA Hotel
Hera Village
Hotel Sunlight
Meliti
Micor Village
Micro Village
St. Nicolas Bay
Thalassa Villas
Vasia Ormos
Villa Galini

Cafes in Xirókambos

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kafenio Taverna
Psaro
Γύπας

Veterinaries in Xirókambos

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #5144756623

Gas Stations in Xirókambos

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN
BP
EKO
EKO
SHELL
SHELL

Stadiums & Teams in Xirókambos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Xirókambos

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 Xirókambos

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Yperagia Theotokos Rodon to Amaranton
Άγιος Αντώνιος
Ευαγγελίστρια και Αγία Άννα

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Area
512.0 km² (197.6 mi²)
Postal Code
72100
Website
agiosnikolaoscrete.com
Twinned With
Râmnicu Vâlcea

🇬🇷 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 Xirókambos

What is the population of Xirókambos?

Xirókambos has a population of 505 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 197.7 square miles.

Is Xirókambos 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 Xirókambos?

Xirókambos 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 78°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

How is the job market in Xirókambos?

There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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