Categories in Fira

Car rentalCar repairGas stationNew car dealersParking lots and garagesTractors and farm equipmentWholesale of construction suppliesWholesale of machineryWholesalersBridal shopsChildren and baby clothingClothing accessoriesClothing storesJewelers and watchesLaundryRetail of textilesShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesTelecommunicationsChurchesOther membership organizationsPolice and law enforcementPost officePublic administrationReligionElectronics storesConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesHardware storeTechnical construction servicesCultural educationEducationEducation otherPhysical educationPreschools and kindergartensPrimary and elementary schoolsAmusement parksArt galleriesArtists and musiciansConcert halls and theatersDance clubs and discothequesMuseumsPhotographySpecialized designStadiums and arenasZoos and aquariumsAll food and beverageAmerican restaurantsBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsBreakfast and brunchBuffetsCafesCandy storesChinese restaurantsFast food restaurantsGreek restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsIce cream and yogurt shopsItalian restaurantsMediterranean restaurantsPizzaRestaurantsSeafood restaurantsSeafood storesStreet vendorsVegetarian restaurantsWine, beer and liquor storesWineryAnimal and pet storesBeauty aidsFurniture storesHousehold appliances and goodsRental equipmentRepair otherAccountantsAtm'sBanksLoan companiesCemeteries and crematoriumsDentistsHealth and medicalHospitalsMedical clinicOpticians and eyewearOptometristsPharmacies and drug storesBarbersBeauty salonsDay spaFitness centersHairdressersManicures and pedicuresMassageTattoo and body piercingApartmentsReal estateBook stores and newsstandsConvenience storesDepartment storesFloristsGifts, cards and party suppliesSecond hand storesShoppingShopping otherTobacco storesBoatsCampgroundsPlaygroundPublic parksPublic swimming poolsSporting goodsSports and recreationSports clubsAirportsBed and breakfastsBuses and trainsHoliday homes, cabins and resortsHostelsHotels and motelsMoving companiesOther accommodationOther transport activitiesPassenger boatsTaxisTour operatorsTransportation logisticsTravel agenciesTravel and transportationUnreachable

Industries

Business Distribution by Industry in Fira

Industry DescriptionNumber of EstablishmentsAverage Google Rating
Hotels and motels394.4
Other accommodation394.4
Mediterranean restaurants133.9
Restaurants123.9
Shopping114.5

Fira Facts

Area2.0 km²
Population1,163
Male Population585 (50.3%)
Female Population578 (49.7%)
Population change (1975 to 2020)+40.8%
Population change (2000 to 2020)+4.8%
Median Age36.3 years (Male: 36.4, Female: 36.2)
NeighborhoodsKoukaki, Φηροστεφάνι, Agia Irini, South Aegean
Local Time
TimezoneEastern European Summer Time
Lat & Lng36.42107, 25.43087
Postal Codes847 00

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Fira Population

Years 1975 to 2020

Data19751990200020152020
Population8269911,1101,1521,163
Population Density413 / km²495.5 / km²555 / km²576 / km²581.5 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Fira Population change from 2000 to 2015

Increase of 3.8% from year 2000 to 2015

LocationChange since 1975Change since 1990Change since 2000
Fira+39.5%+16.2%+3.8%
Greece+21.3%+8.1%+0%
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Fira Median Age

Median Age: 36.3 years

LocationMedian AgeMedian Age (Female)Median Age (Male)
Fira36.3 yrs36.2 yrs36.4 yrs
Greece41.8 yrs43.1 yrs40.5 yrs
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)

Fira Population Density

Population Density: 582 / km²

LocationPopulationAreaDensity
Fira1,1632 km²582 / km²
Greece10.7 million132,689.5 km²80.4 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Fira Historical and Projected Population

Estimated Population from 0 to 2100

Sources:
  1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
  2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
  3. [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.

Price Distribution

Business distribution by price for Fira

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

Fira CO2 Emissions

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year

LocationCO2 EmissionsCO2 Emissions Per CapitaCO2 Emissions Intensity
Fira18,619 tn16.01 tn9,309.7 tons/km²
Greece105,407,278 tn9.89 tn794.4 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
Fira CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year)18,619 tn
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita16.01 tn
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year)9,309.7 tons/km²

Natural Hazards Risk

Relative risk out of 10

HazardRisk Level
DroughtMedium (5)
EarthquakeLow (3)
VolcanoMedium (6)

* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.

Sources:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
  4. 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

DateTimeMagnitudeDistanceDepthLocationLink
1/13/198:27 AM4.321.1 km10,000 m15km SW of Emporeio, Greeceusgs.gov
4/3/1810:24 AM4.25.5 km10,000 m5km WNW of Fira, Greeceusgs.gov
1/5/102:47 AM4.526.8 km105,000 mDodecanese Islands, Greeceusgs.gov
6/26/0910:14 PM4.715.9 km4,100 mDodecanese Islands, Greeceusgs.gov
6/26/098:37 PM4.912.2 km9,700 mDodecanese Islands, Greeceusgs.gov
7/21/085:36 AM3.11.5 km9,000 mDodecanese Islands, Greeceusgs.gov
6/20/087:19 PM3.612.9 km21,000 mDodecanese Islands, Greeceusgs.gov
4/23/082:45 PM3.115 km17,000 mDodecanese Islands, Greeceusgs.gov
4/14/083:22 AM3.513.3 km19,000 mDodecanese Islands, Greeceusgs.gov
2/14/0812:11 AM3.519.2 km16,000 mDodecanese Islands, Greeceusgs.gov

Fira

Firá (modern Greek: Φηρά, pronounced [fi.'ra]) is the modern capital of the Greek Aegean island, Santorini. A traditional settlement, "Firá" derives its name from an alternative pronunciation of "Thíra", the ancient name of the island itself. is a c..

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