Categories in Heraklion
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Heraklion
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 205 |
| Shopping | 185 |
| Clothing stores | 100 |
| Other accommodation | 97 |
| Churches | 92 |
| Cafes | 89 |
| Real estate | 82 |
| Religion | 81 |
| Corporate management | 81 |
| Education | 66 |
Heraklion Facts
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population | 87,851 |
| Male Population | 42,985 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 44,866 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +134.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +66.2% |
| Median Age | 36.9 years (Male: 35.8, Female: 38) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $24,711 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 281 |
| Neighborhoods | Neo Iraklio, Irakleio, Metamorfosi, Nea Irakleio, Neapoli |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.32787, 25.14341 |
| Postal Codes | 700 16, 712 01, 712 02, 713 05, 713 06, More |
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Heraklion Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,520 | 46,314 | 52,857 | 57,029 | 87,851 | 86,515 | 85,779 |
| Population Density | 4,653.6 / km² | 5,744.4 / km² | 6,555.9 / km² | 7,073.4 / km² | 10,896.2 / km² | 10,730.5 / km² | 10,639.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHeraklion Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 66.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion | +134.1% | +89.7% | +66.2% |
| Crete | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Heraklion Median Age
Median Age: 36.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion | 36.9 yrs | 38 yrs | 35.8 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)
Heraklion Population Density
Population Density: 10,896 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion | 87,851 | 8.1 km² | 10,896 / 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
Heraklion Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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 Heraklion
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Heraklion
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Heraklion
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Heraklion
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Heraklion
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
Heraklion Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $21,688 | $22,337 | $26,143 | $31,227 | $29,882 | $23,674 | $21,068 | $24,711 |
| Total GDP | $2.8B | $3.3B | $4.1B | $5.1B | $4.9B | $3.9B | $3.5B | $4B |
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
Heraklion CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion | 910,749 tn | 10.37 tn | 112,961.2 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
Heraklion CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 910,749 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 112,961.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/31/19 | 4:40 AM | 5 | 18.4 km | 80,380 m | 12km NW of Gazion, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/19 | 4:01 AM | 4.4 | 16.7 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Gouvai, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/17 | 10:03 AM | 4.3 | 36.3 km | 10,000 m | 8km E of Pirgos, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/16 | 2:34 AM | 4 | 20.1 km | 42,690 m | 2km SSE of Kato Asitai, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/15 | 12:18 PM | 4 | 29.9 km | 10,000 m | 5km S of Ayia Varvara, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/08 | 2:48 AM | 3 | 21.7 km | 23,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/08 | 10:57 PM | 3 | 16.8 km | 5,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/08 | 5:13 AM | 3.2 | 19.2 km | 17,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/08 | 4:42 PM | 3 | 23.3 km | 10,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/08 | 10:00 AM | 3.3 | 22.7 km | 10,000 m | Crete, Greece | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Heraklion
Heraklion (/hᵻˈrækliən/, Greek: Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, pronounced [iˈracʎo]) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete, Greece. It is one of the largest cities in Greece. According to the results of the 2011 census, the p..
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