Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Paralia, Achaea
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 14 |
| Shopping | 11 |
| Churches | 10 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Sports and recreation | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| New car dealers | 5 |
Paralia, Achaea Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 2,538 |
| Male Population | 1,237 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,301 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -32.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -10.9% |
| Median Age | 37.6 years (Male: 36.3, Female: 39) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $25,481 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.19833, 21.70263 |
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Paralia, Achaea Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,752 | 3,158 | 2,847 | 2,610 | 2,538 | 2,503 | 2,382 |
| Population Density | 2,308.9 / km² | 1,943.4 / km² | 1,752 / km² | 1,606.2 / km² | 1,561.8 / km² | 1,540.3 / km² | 1,465.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridParalia, Achaea Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 10.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralia, Achaea | -32.4% | -19.6% | -10.9% |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Paralia, Achaea Median Age
Median Age: 37.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralia, Achaea | 37.6 yrs | 39 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Paralia, Achaea Population Density
Population Density: 1,562 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralia, Achaea | 2,538 | 1.625 km² | 1,562 / 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
Paralia, Achaea 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 Paralia, Achaea
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Paralia, Achaea
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Paralia, Achaea
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
Paralia, Achaea Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,822 | $21,445 | $25,100 | $30,276 | $29,427 | $22,457 | $21,725 | $25,481 |
| Total GDP | $3.1B | $3.2B | $3.6B | $4.3B | $4B | $2.8B | $2.6B | $3B |
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
Paralia, Achaea CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralia, Achaea | 23,541 tn | 9.28 tn | 14,486.7 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
Paralia, Achaea CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 23,541 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,486.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29/08 | 3:20 AM | 3.1 | 2.8 km | 23,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/08 | 12:29 AM | 3.2 | 7.5 km | 22,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/08 | 2:56 AM | 3.1 | 7.6 km | 11,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/08 | 9:39 AM | 3 | 2.3 km | 19,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/08 | 2:59 PM | 3.1 | 9.9 km | 11,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/08 | 9:37 PM | 3.3 | 9.8 km | 15,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/30/08 | 1:14 PM | 3.2 | 5 km | 22,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/08 | 5:44 PM | 3.2 | 9.2 km | 10,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/08 | 3:39 AM | 3.2 | 7.7 km | 29,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/08 | 4:22 PM | 3 | 8.4 km | 25,000 m | Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Paralia, Achaea
Paralia (Greek: Παραλία meaning: beach) is a town and a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Patras, of which it is a municipal unit. It is a suburb of Patras, about..
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