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Irákleion, a significant locality within Greece, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Irakleion, serves as a key point of interest in its region.
Positioned at latitude 35.32787 and longitude 25.14341, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 60 meters, shaping the area's physical character.
As a community of approximately 137,154 people, Irákleion holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.
Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of ESYE43. It is further organized within the 45 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.
The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Candia, Candie, Càndia, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.
All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Irákleion are synchronized to the Europe/Athens timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.
Candia Candie Càndia Erakleion HER Heracleum Heracliao Heraclion Heraclião Heraclión Herakleion Heraklion Herákleion Héraklion Iraclio Iraclion Irakleio Irakleio Kritis Irakleion Iraklija Iraklio Iraklion Iráclio Irákleio Irákleion Iráklio Iráklion Kandiye Khandax Megalokastro Megalokastron hrqlywn irakurion yi la ke li weng Ērakleion Ηράκλειο Ηράκλειο Κρήτης Ираклио Ираклион הרקליון イラクリオン 伊拉克利翁
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