Categories in Hersonissos
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hersonissos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 323 |
| Restaurants | 242 |
| Hotels and motels | 163 |
| Shopping | 80 |
| Clothing stores | 65 |
| Car rental | 59 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 55 |
| Real estate | 51 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 50 |
| Churches | 45 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 45 |
| Cafes | 43 |
| Travel agencies | 38 |
| Jewelers and watches | 34 |
Hersonissos Facts
| Area | 69.3 km² |
| Population | 7,541 |
| Male Population | 3,805 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 3,736 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +46.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.0% |
| Median Age | 38.8 years (Male: 38.5, Female: 39) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $27,384 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Gouva, Sarantaris, Limenas Hersonissou |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.30777, 25.37159 |
| Postal Codes | 700 14 |
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Hersonissos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,154 | 6,373 | 7,324 | 8,020 | 7,541 | 7,503 | 7,448 |
| Population Density | 74.4 / km² | 92 / km² | 105.8 / km² | 115.8 / km² | 108.9 / km² | 108.3 / km² | 107.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHersonissos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersonissos | +46.3% | +18.3% | +3% |
| Crete | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hersonissos Median Age
Median Age: 38.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersonissos | 38.8 yrs | 39 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
| Crete | 39.2 yrs | 40.1 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Hersonissos Population Density
Population Density: 109 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersonissos | 7,541 | 69.3 km² | 109 / km² |
| Crete | 618,444 | 8,365.9 km² | 73.9 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hersonissos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Hersonissos
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Hersonissos
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hersonissos
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Hersonissos Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $21,798 | $22,451 | $26,276 | $31,529 | $29,687 | $25,531 | $23,347 | $27,384 |
| Total GDP | $182.1M | $199.9M | $246M | $303.5M | $291.8M | $238.5M | $214.2M | $250M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Hersonissos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersonissos | 74,555 tn | 9.89 tn | 1,076.6 tons/km² |
| Crete | 5,917,901 tn | 9.57 tn | 707.4 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Hersonissos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 74,555 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.89 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,076.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.3) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/4/19 | 4:01 AM | 4.4 | 9.1 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Gouvai, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/17 | 2:05 AM | 4.1 | 21.9 km | 33,090 m | 3km N of Neapolis, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/17 | 9:14 PM | 4.1 | 38 km | 11,700 m | 18km ESE of Pirgos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/17 | 9:06 PM | 4.2 | 32.7 km | 10,000 m | 17km SSE of Arkalochorion, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/17 | 10:03 AM | 4.3 | 35 km | 10,000 m | 8km E of Pirgos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/12 | 7:56 AM | 4.3 | 37.8 km | 47,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/11 | 7:49 AM | 5.7 | 36.6 km | 53,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/08 | 2:48 AM | 3 | 11.4 km | 23,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/08 | 10:57 PM | 3 | 14.9 km | 5,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/08 | 3:36 AM | 3.3 | 36.4 km | 19,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Hersonissos
Hersonissos (Greek: Χερσόνησος(meaning peninsula), Chersónisos, pronounced [xerˈsonisos]), also transliterated as Chersonisos and Hersónisos, is a town and a municipality in the north of Crete, bordering the Mediterranean / Aegean Sea. This community..
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