Categories in Sitia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sitia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 248 |
| Churches | 175 |
| Restaurants | 121 |
| Religion | 62 |
| Sports and recreation | 61 |
| Museums | 55 |
| Hotels and motels | 50 |
| Real estate | 46 |
| Shopping | 43 |
| Cafes | 42 |
| Travel agencies | 40 |
| Travel and transportation | 32 |
| Education | 29 |
Sitia Facts
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population | 5,598 |
| Male Population | 2,751 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,847 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +43.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.3% |
| Median Age | 46.2 years (Male: 45.6, Female: 47) |
| Area Codes | 2843 |
| Neighborhoods | Neapoli |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.20783, 26.10467 |
| Postal Codes | 720 57, 723 00 |
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Sitia Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,897 | 4,733 | 5,314 | 5,703 | 5,598 |
| Population Density | 1,598.8 / km² | 1,941.7 / km² | 2,180.1 / km² | 2,339.7 / km² | 2,296.6 / km² |
Sitia Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitia | +46.3% | +20.5% | +7.3% |
| Crete | +53.4% | +25.1% | +9.1% |
Sitia Median Age
Median Age: 46.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitia | 46.2 yrs | 47 yrs | 45.6 yrs |
| Crete | 39.2 yrs | 40.1 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
Sitia Population Density
Population Density: 2,297 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitia | 5,598 | 2.438 km² | 2,297 / km² |
| Crete | 618,444 | 8,365.9 km² | 73.9 / km² |
Sitia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 to 2100
- 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 Sitia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sitia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sitia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitia | 36,636 tn | 6.54 tn | 15,030 tons/km² |
| Crete | 5,917,901 tn | 9.57 tn | 707.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 36,636 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,030 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/18 | 1:15 PM | 4.9 | 21 km | 75,830 m | 14km S of Palaikastron, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/18 | 7:48 PM | 4.2 | 21.2 km | 15,410 m | 3km NNW of Makry Gialos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/15 | 2:00 PM | 4.4 | 15.6 km | 14,000 m | 15km NNW of Palaikastron, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/14 | 12:27 PM | 4.9 | 16.7 km | 60,700 m | 11km S of Palaikastron, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/13 | 3:32 AM | 4.4 | 20.9 km | 27,000 m | 16km S of Palaikastron, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/13 | 8:25 PM | 4 | 10.7 km | 10,000 m | 2km WSW of Palaikastron, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/13 | 6:21 PM | 4.2 | 19.2 km | 7,000 m | 18km NNW of Palaikastron, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/08 | 12:20 AM | 5.1 | 13.4 km | 29,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/11/08 | 10:42 PM | 3.1 | 17.6 km | 24,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/08 | 1:49 AM | 3.2 | 21.8 km | 54,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
Sitia
Sitia (Greek: Σητεία) is a port town and a municipality in Lasithi, Crete, Greece. The town has 9,912 inhabitants (2011); the municipality has 18,318 (2011). It lies east of Agios Nikolaos and northeast of Ierapetra. Sitia port is on the Sea of Crete..
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