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Zacháro, Greece
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Zacháro is a small city in West Greece, Greece with a population of 5,894. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Zacháro
Zacharo is a town and municipality in western Peloponnese, Greece. Administratively, it belongs to the regional unit of Elis in West Greece. Zacharo is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Kyparissia, a part of the Ionian Sea. The mountain Lapithas is to the north, and the Minthi is to the east. Northwest of the town, between mount Lapithas and the sea, is the Kaiafas Lake. Zacharo is 18 km south of Olympia, 28 km southeast of Pyrgos, 65 km northwest of Kalamata and 65 km west of Tripoli. The town is crossed by the Greek National Road 9/E55, that links Patras with Kalamata.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 5,894 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4833°, 21.6500° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | West Greece |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.3 inches (744 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,280 |
About Zacháro
Zacháro is a small city in Greece (West Greece) with a population of 5,894. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Zacháro vs Greece
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Income
| Median HH Income | $17,280 |
| 77% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 342 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 10,642.9 sq mi (27,565.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4833°N, 21.6500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 98 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 127 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 93 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 93 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 97 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 116 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 140 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 79 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 27 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 132 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 65 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | — | — | 100 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1983 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Zacháro has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Zacháro
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτικό Σχολείο Ζαχάρως | — | — | — | — |
| Λύκειο Ζαχάρως | — | — | — | — |
| Δημοτικό Σχολείο Κακοβάτου | — | — | — | — |
| Γυμνάσιο Ζαχάρως | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Zacháro
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Κανάλι 1 Καλαμάτα | folk, greek | MP3 | |
| ΔΙΑΥΛΟΣ FM 99.2 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλμός 90.5 | greek folk music | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 88.6 Kanali 20 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Έμφασις | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δίαυλος 99.2 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio A13 | greek folk music, greek traditional | MP3 | |
| Greca 99.4 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Λαϊκός 107.1 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Energy 94.2 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Apollon | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERT Kalamata 107.2 | ert, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nt00 Radio | alternative, beats | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kiss 89 | pop, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Free GR | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Greca Fm 99,4 | pop, top 40 | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Zacháro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Otto Szymiczek" Conference Center, 110 seats - The Historical Archive of ATHENS 2004 | ||||
| Archaelogical Museum of Olympia | ||||
| Archaelogical Museum of Pyrgos | ||||
| Archimedes' Museum | ||||
| Folklore Museum of Nea Figaleia | ||||
| Museum of the History of the Exacavations in Olympia | ||||
| Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity | ||||
| Neda Physicogeographical Geological Museum | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Κυπαρισσίας | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Λαμπετίου |
Libraries in Zacháro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Πύργου | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zacháro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Market | |||||
| Ζωαγορά Κοπανακίου |
Hotels in Zacháro
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zacháro
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Zacháro
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zacháro
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Zacháro
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Zacháro
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zacháro
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zacháro
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zacháro
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zacháro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Zacháro
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalavrita Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Zacháro
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Andravida Air Base | PYR | Medium Airport |
| Kalamata Airport | KLX | Medium Airport |
| Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport | GPA | Medium Airport |
| Epitalion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Triodos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zacháro
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Prophet Elijah | |
| Saint Spyridon | |
| Αγία Αικατερίνη | |
| Αγία Κυριακή | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| Άγιοι Θεώδοροι | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Ανδρέας | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Χρυσόστομος | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Παντελεήμονας | |
| Ι.Ν. Πέτρου και Παύλου | |
| Μεταμόρφωση του Σωτήρος | |
| Ξωκκλήσι | |
| Προφήτης Ηλίας |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Zacháro?
Zacháro has a population of 5,894 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 10,642.9 square miles.
Is Zacháro expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,280, 77% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Zacháro?
Zacháro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.
How is the job market in Zacháro?
There are 342 business establishments in the area.