Malaxa, Crete
Community in Greece
Malaxa Μαλάξα | |
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| 35°28′N 24°04′E / 35.467°N 24.067°E / 35.467; 24.067 | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Crete |
| Regional unit | Chania |
| Municipality | Chania |
| Municipal unit | Keramia |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Community | 150 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Malaxa (Greek: Μαλάξα) is a village in the Chania regional unit on Crete in Greece. The 2021 census counted a population of 150 people in the village.[1] In ancient times the Malaxa area was under the sphere of influence of the nearby powerful city of Kydonia.[2] Malaxa lies on the feet of the Lefka Ori, and is separated from the large city of Chania by the Chania Plain.
Notes
- ^ a b "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
- ^ Hogan, 2008
References
- The area of Mournies
- C. Michael Hogan, Cydonia, The Modern Antiquarian, Jan. 23, 2008
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Subdivisions of the municipality of Chania
- Aroni
- Chordaki
- Kounoupidiana
- Mouzouras
- Sternes
- Drakona
- Kampoi
- Kontopoula
- Malaxa
- Pappadiana
- Platyvola
- Agia Marina
- Daratsos
- Galatas
- Stalos
- Agia
- Perivolia
- Theriso
- Vamvakopoulo
- Varypetro
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