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Xylókastro, Greece

Peloponnese · Greece

Xylókastro is a small city in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 5,500. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,500 Population 33/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$20,196 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
$20,196 median income

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About Xylókastro

Xylókastro

Xylokastro is a seaside town and a former municipality in Corinthia in the Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Xylokastro-Evrostina, of which it is a unit or component. The municipal unit has an area of 310.252 km2.

People

Population5,500
Density33/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,196

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population5,500
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates38.0776°, 22.6317°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvincePeloponnese
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,196

About Xylókastro

Xylókastro is a small city in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 5,500. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 26.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Xylókastro is $20,196, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 319 business establishments.

Income: Xylókastro vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$20,196
73% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)319

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Xylókastro 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 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above Greece avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area165.9 sq mi (429.7 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates38.0776°N, 22.6317°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,824 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 47 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 98 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 96 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 85 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 30 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 51 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 147 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 140 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 78 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 50 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 114 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 65 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 69 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 114 km
Mar 26, 1993 10 km WSW of Epitálio, Greece M5.4 122 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 64 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 39 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 64 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 68 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 59 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m — 53 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 35 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m — 80 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m — 40 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m — 40 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m — 58 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m — 59 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 47 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 31 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m — 120 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 33 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m — 148 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake — — 32 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake — — 52 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake — — 48 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake — 326 136 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake — — 39 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake — 17 78 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake — — 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 80 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Xylókastro has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Xylókastro

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
2o Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ξυλοκάστρου — — — —
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Radio Stations near Xylókastro

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
City 92 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
ERT Tripoli — MP3 128 kbps
Επικοινωνία 89.1 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Λύχνος pentecostal, religion MP3 128 kbps
Ελληνικός 90.3 greek MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dee Jay pop MP3 192 kbps
My Radio 89.6 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Sirios 95.8 greek music, news talk MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Xylókastro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancient Korinthos museum
Μουσείο Περιβάλλοντος Στυμφαλίας
Μουσείο Σικυώνας

Hotels in Xylókastro

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gardens Gallery Hotel
Hotel Arion
Hotel Κυανή Ακτή
Miramare
Sette Suites Hotel

Cafes in Xylókastro

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choice
Dot café
Νούφαρο

Cinemas in Xylókastro

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Ηλέκτρα
Αυλαία

Theatres in Xylókastro

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ανοιχτό Θέατρο "Βασίλης Γεωργιάδης"

Theme Parks in Xylókastro

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Λούνα Παρκ

Clinics in Xylókastro

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Οφθαλμιατρείο

Veterinaries in Xylókastro

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GR #5827962906

Train Stations in Xylókastro

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Xylokastro

Bus Stations in Xylókastro

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KTEL Xylokastro

Gas Stations in Xylókastro

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVIN
BP
EKO
EKO
SHELL

Banks in Xylókastro

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Bank
Eurobank

Stadiums & Teams in Xylókastro

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Xylókastro

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ziria Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kalavrita Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Parnassos Ski Centre 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Xylókastro

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dounis Airfield—Small Airport
Hellenic Sport Aviation Airstrip—Small Airport
Kopaida Dimitra Airfield—Small Airport
Lechaio Airfield—Small Airport
Megara Air Base—Small Airport
Molos Airfield—Small Airport
Perneri Airfield—Small Airport
Tripolis Air Base—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Xylókastro

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιος Βλάσσης
Άγιος Μακάριος
Εκκλησία Άγιος Γεράσιμος
Ι.Ν Παναγίας Φανερωμένης
ΙΕΡΟΣ ΝΑΟΣ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΥ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ ΜΕΡΤΙΚΕΪΚΩΝ

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Postal Code
20400
Website
xylokastro-evrostini.gov.gr/
Twinned With
Fürth

🇬🇷 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 Xylókastro

What is the population of Xylókastro?

Xylókastro has a population of 5,500 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 165.9 square miles.

Is Xylókastro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Xylókastro?

Xylókastro 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 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Xylókastro?

There are 319 business establishments in the area.

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