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Zarkadiá, Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece

Zarkadiá is a small town in East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece with a population of 598. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
598 Population 33/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$15,768 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
$15,768 median income

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About Zarkadiá

Zarkadiá

Chrysoupoli is a town and a former municipality in the Kavala regional unit as part of East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Nestos, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 245.181 km2. The population of the municipal unit of Chrysoupoli in 2021 was 14,970.

People

Population598
Density33/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,768

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Population598
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates41.0189°, 24.6406°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceEast Macedonia and Thrace
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (591 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,768

About Zarkadiá

Zarkadiá is a small town in Greece (East Macedonia and Thrace) with a population of 598. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Zarkadiá is $15,768, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Zarkadiá vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$15,768
79% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zarkadiá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below Greece avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.9 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates41.0189°N, 24.6406°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,510 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 103 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 133 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 132 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 111 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 92 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 142 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 100 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 122 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 110 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 109 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 104 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 143 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 86 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 143 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 126 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 130 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 124 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 132 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 116 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 103 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 85 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 93 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 103 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 121 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Zarkadiá has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 37°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Zarkadiá

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Seven News 94.4 MP3 128 kbps
Γλέντι 101.1 folk, greek MP3 160 kbps
Ble 93 MP3 160 kbps
Πρωινή Καβάλα news, pop MP3 192 kbps
ΕΝΑ 90.5 MP3 128 kbps
Ρυθμός 96.8 greek pop MP3 224 kbps
Δίαυλος 93 greek pop, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Τεριρέμ orthodox christian MP3 128 kbps
Ιερά Μητρόπολη Ξάνθης orthodox christian, religion MP3 256 kbps
Όμορφη Πόλη 89.9 greek music, news MP3 256 kbps
Ρυθμός 106 greek, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Xanthi Dee Jay 94.6 electronic, hiphop MP3 160 kbps
Ερωτικός 103 greek music MP3 160 kbps
Λάμψη 105.7 greek, pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Alpha Radio 88,6 Kavala AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital 107 MP3 192 kbps
Παλμός 103.2 folk, greek MP3 320 kbps
Μακεδόνισσα 106.4 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps
Underground GR student radio MP3 320 kbps
Virus 105.5 greek pop, mainstream MP3 160 kbps
Goal 105.1 pop, sports news MP3 160 kbps
Kral 100 pop MP3 160 kbps
Glenti FM greek music MP3 160 kbps
Kavala News news, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Play 91.5 Fm Stereo (Gr Xanthi) MP3 128 kbps
Lobby 101.8 greek music, news talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zarkadiá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Kavala
Archaeological Museum of Thasos
Ethnographic Museum of Xanthi
Folklore Museum "Thasitiko House"
Halil Bey Mosque
Nestos Delta Museum
The house of Mohamed Ali
Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη "Χρήστος Παυλίδης"
Το σπίτι της σκιάς
Τοbacco Μuseum

Libraries in Zarkadiá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Βιβλιοθήκη-Αναγνωστήριο0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Καβάλας "Βασίλης Βασιλικός"0.0

Farmers Markets in Zarkadiá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Λαϊκή Αγορά Καβάλας
Παζάρι Ξάνθης

Gas Stations in Zarkadiá

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEGEAN

Ski Resorts Near Zarkadiá

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Pamporovo 0.0 $0
Chepelare 0.0 $0

Airports Near Zarkadiá

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kavala Alexander the Great International AirportKVALarge Airport
Kavala Amygdaleon Lydia AirfieldSmall Airport
Komotini AirfieldSmall Airport
Sitagroi AirstripSmall Airport
Xanthi AeroclubSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Area
46.9 km² (18.1 mi²)
Postal Code
64200
Website
chrysoupoli.gr
Twinned With
Jagodina

🇬🇷 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 Zarkadiá

What is the population of Zarkadiá?

Zarkadiá has a population of 598 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 18.1 square miles.

Is Zarkadiá expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,768, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Zarkadiá?

Zarkadiá has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches.

How is the job market in Zarkadiá?

There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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