Location & Surroundings
Vrachókipos is a village in Crete, Greece with 325 inhabitants, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nea Alikarnassos, 9 km to the west. The national capital Athens is about 325 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Βραχόκηπος
Overview
Vrachokipos, Irakleio is human settlement in Greece — EL οικισμός της Ελλάδας.
It is located in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece.
The population is about 446 (2021).
Basic Data
- Country Greece
- Located in Hersonissos Municipality
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 19' 19" N, 25° 15' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 54 m
- Timezone Europe/Athens
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 325
- Pop. Density 343 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +30
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:24
- Sunrise 07:14
- Sunset 19:00
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Βραχόκηπος
Weather in Vrachokipos
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vrachokipos, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 19.5 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
6.6 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,021.5 hPa
Clouds
58 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 18.9 | 6.6 | 341 | 73 | 1,021.5 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 5.2 | 343 | 74 | 1,021.7 | 2.97 / 2.97 | 47 | 135.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 4.7 | 324 | 73 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 4.4 | 329 | 71 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 11 | 28.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 6.6 | 342 | 69 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 626.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 4.4 | 327 | 72 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 135.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 4.7 | 317 | 73 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 4.1 | 323 | 65 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 34.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.1 | 6.0 | 332 | 59 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 654.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 3.7 | 329 | 65 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 218.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 2.3 | 310 | 64 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 2.1 | 321 | 62 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.2 | 4.5 | 334 | 47 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 659.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vrachokipos?
Now 18.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 19.5 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Vrachokipos today?
Sunrise around 07:14 and sunset around 19:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Vrachokipos?
Local time is 22:24. Time zone: Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Vrachokipos?
Vrachokipos is a populated place.
How many people live in Vrachokipos?
Population about 325.
What is the elevation of Vrachokipos?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Vrachokipos located?
It is at 35.32188, 25.25409 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vrachokipos in?
It is in Greece.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry