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Malaxa,_Crete Latitude and Longitude:

35°28′N 24°04′E / 35.467°N 24.067°E / 35.467; 24.067
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Malaxa
Μαλάξα
Malaxa is located in Greece
Malaxa
Malaxa
Coordinates: 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]
 • Community150
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Hogan, 2008

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