Categories in Chania
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chania
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 815 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 605 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 412 | 28 years |
| Hotels and motels | 396 | — |
| Cafes | 271 | 20 years |
| Real estate | 230 | — |
| Clothing stores | 219 | — |
| Religion | 165 | — |
| Education | 148 | 26 years |
| Health and medical | 146 | — |
Chania Facts
| Area | 3.7 km² |
| Population | 33,843 |
| Male Population | 16,872 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 16,971 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +84.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +36.0% |
| Median Age | 38.4 years (Male: 37.1, Female: 39.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $26,097 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2821 |
| Neighborhoods | Kato Stalos, Agioi Apostoli, Makris Tichos, Kato Galatas, Kares |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.51124, 24.02921 |
| Postal Codes | 730 09, 731 31, 731 32, 731 33, 731 34, More |
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Chania Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,342 | 22,212 | 24,883 | 26,691 | 33,843 | 33,688 | 33,087 |
| Population Density | 4,974.1 / km² | 6,023.6 / km² | 6,747.9 / km² | 7,238.2 / km² | 9,177.8 / km² | 9,135.7 / km² | 8,972.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridChania Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 36% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chania | +84.5% | +52.4% | +36% |
| Crete | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chania Median Age
Median Age: 38.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chania | 38.4 yrs | 39.7 yrs | 37.1 yrs |
| Crete | 39.2 yrs | 40.1 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Chania Population Density
Population Density: 9,178 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chania | 33,843 | 3.688 km² | 9,178 / km² |
| Crete | 618,444 | 8,365.9 km² | 73.9 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Chania Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1790 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Chania
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Chania
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Chania
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Chania
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Chania
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Chania Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $22,612 | $23,288 | $27,257 | $32,470 | $29,950 | $25,128 | $22,250 | $26,097 |
| Total GDP | $344.5M | $263.2M | $285M | $362.1M | $351.9M | $304.3M | $269.5M | $315.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Chania CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chania | 350,850 tn | 10.37 tn | 95,145.7 tons/km² |
| Crete | 5,917,901 tn | 9.57 tn | 707.4 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Chania CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 350,850 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 95,145.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/16 | 2:25 PM | 4.4 | 36.3 km | 10,000 m | 16km E of Palaiochora, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/08 | 9:21 PM | 3.1 | 23.6 km | 54,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/25/08 | 10:52 PM | 3.4 | 29.9 km | 30,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/08 | 2:46 PM | 3.6 | 26.4 km | 20,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/08 | 4:33 AM | 3.3 | 30.2 km | 13,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/18/08 | 12:51 PM | 3.1 | 29.2 km | 10,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/07 | 6:02 PM | 3.8 | 28.9 km | 6,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/07 | 4:14 PM | 3.3 | 25.9 km | 5,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/07 | 10:47 PM | 3.5 | 16.5 km | 12,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/07 | 11:21 PM | 3.8 | 24.3 km | 11,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Chania
Chania (Greek: Χανιά, [xaˈɲa], Venetian: Canea, Ottoman Turkish: خانيه Hanya) is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 70 km (43 mi) west of Rethymno and 145 k..
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