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Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

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.

Location & Topography

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.

Demographics & Significance

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.

Administrative Structure

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.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

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.

Time Zone & Scheduling

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.

Other names this city is known as.

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
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