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{{About|the region of Chania|the city of Chania|Chania}}
{{About|the region of Chania|the city of Chania|Chania}}
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'''Chania''' ({{lang-el|Περιφερειακή ενότητα Χανίων}}) is one of the four [[regional units of Greece|regional units]] of [[Crete]]; it covers the westernmost quarter of the island. Its capital is the city of [[Chania]]. Chania borders only one other regional unit: that of [[Rethymno (regional unit)|Rethymno]] to the east. The western part of Crete is bounded to the north by the [[Sea of Crete|Cretan Sea]], and to the west and south by the [[Mediterranean Sea]]. The regional unit also includes the southernmost island of Europe, [[Gavdos]].
'''Chania''' ({{langx|el|Περιφερειακή ενότητα Χανίων}}), also spelled '''Hania''', is one of the four [[regional units of Greece|regional units]] of [[Crete]]; it covers the westernmost quarter of the island. Its capital is the city of [[Chania]]. Chania borders only one other regional unit: that of [[Rethymno (regional unit)|Rethymno]] to the east. The western part of Crete is bounded to the north by the [[Sea of Crete|Cretan Sea]] (part of the [[Aegean Sea]]) and to the west and south by the [[Mediterranean Sea]] and [[Libyan Sea]]. The regional unit also includes the southernmost island of Europe, [[Gavdos]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Chania regional unit, often informally termed 'Western Crete', is a part of the island which includes the districts of [[Apokoronas]], [[Sfakia]], and [[Selino]] in the far South West corner. Other towns in the Chania prefecture include [[Sfakia#Hora Sfakion|Hora Sfakion]], [[Kastelli-Kissamos]], [[Palaiochora]], [[Maleme]], [[Vryses]], [[Vamos]], [[Georgioupolis]] and [[Kalives]].
Chania regional unit, often informally termed 'Western Crete', is a part of the island which includes the capital [[Chania]], and the districts of [[Platanias]] and [[Apokoronas]] in the north, and [[Sfakia]] and [[Selino]] in the far south west corner. Other towns in the Chania prefecture include [[Sfakia#Hora Sfakion|Hora Sfakion]], [[Kastelli-Kissamos|Kissamos]], [[Palaiochora]], [[Maleme]], [[Vryses]], [[Vamos]], [[Georgioupolis]] and [[Kalives]].


The natural park of [[Samariá Gorge]], a tourist attraction and a refuge for the rare Cretan wild goat or ''[[kri-kri]]'', is in the South of the regional unit. The White Mountains or ''[[Lefka Ori]]'', through which the Samaria, Aradena, Imbros and other gorges run, are the [[limestone]] peaks topped by snow until May that occupy much of Chania regional unit. They contain more than 40 peaks over 2,000 meters high. The highest peak in this area is [[Pachnes]], at 2,453 meters above sea level.
The natural park of [[Samariá Gorge]], a tourist attraction and a refuge for the rare Cretan wild goat or ''[[kri-kri]]'', is in the South of the regional unit.


The White Mountains or [[Lefka Ori]], through which the Samaria, Aradena, Imbros and other gorges run, are the limestone peaks topped by snow until May that occupy much of Chania regional unit. They contain more than 40 peaks over 2,000 meters high. The highest peak in this area is Mt Pachnes, at 2,453 meters above sea level (Crete’s second highest peak). Other prominent peaks are Mt Agkathes (1,511 m) in the eastern Lefka Ori, and Mt Agios Dikaios (1,182 m) in the far west.
The regional unit also includes three [[headlands]], known as the "three heads" of Crete. From east to west, they are: [[Akrotiri, Crete|Akrotiri]], [[Rodopos]] (also called Spatha) and [[Gramvousa]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Facaros|first=Dana|title=Cadogan Guides - Greek Islands|date=1986|publisher=Cadogan Books}}pp. 74-77</ref>

The regional unit also includes three [[headlands]], known as the "three heads" of Crete. From west to east, they are: [[Gramvousa Peninsula|Gramvousa peninsula]] (with a peak of 762 m), Rodopos peninsula, also known as Spatha (with a peak of 749 m), and [[Akrotiri, Crete|Akrotiri]] (with a peak of 523 m). The [[Apokoronas]] region also has a prominent peak (527 m).


Western Crete is popular with tourists for its spring flowers that linger on into early May in the mountains. Birdwatching is also common, with the [[lammergeier]] and [[golden eagle]] especially sought for. As an island, Crete has many [[endemic (ecology)|endemic]] species of plant and animal.
Western Crete is popular with tourists for its spring flowers that linger on into early May in the mountains. Birdwatching is also common, with the [[lammergeier]] and [[golden eagle]] especially sought for. As an island, Crete has many [[endemic (ecology)|endemic]] species of plant and animal.


Crete's only freshwater lake, Lake [[Kournas]], is in the regional unit close to the border with Rethymno regional unit, 47&nbsp;km from Chania. It is relatively large, with a perimeter of 3.5&nbsp;km. The lake used to be called 'Korisia' after ancient 'Korion', a city thought to be in the area with a temple to [[Athena]]. The lake used to be reportedly full of eels but now is better known for its terrapins and tourists.{{fact|date=March 2019}} Tavernas and pedalo rental shops line part of the shore. Chania is the regional unit of Crete that receives the most precipitation.{{citation needed|date=January 2012}}
Crete's only freshwater lake, [[Lake Kournas]], is in the regional unit close to the border with Rethymno regional unit, 47&nbsp;km from Chania. It is relatively large, with a perimeter of 3.5&nbsp;km. The lake used to be called 'Korisia' after ancient 'Korion', a city thought to be in the area with a temple to [[Athena]]. The lake used to be reportedly full of eels but now is better known for its terrapins and tourists. Tavernas and bicycle rental shops line part of the shore.

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The Exkursionsflora von Kreta by Jahn & Schoenfelder has a precipitation map and text confirming that in general, western Crete, in casu Chania prefecture, has more precipitation than any other region on an average basis.{{fact|date=March 2019}}
There are numerous rivers in the Chania region most flowing from the White Mountains to the north coast. These include, from west to east, the Tavronitis, Keritis (Iardanos), Kladissos, Koiliaris, Almiros, Delfinos and Mouselas rivers.

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Chania is the regional unit of Crete that receives the most precipitation. The ''Exkursionsflora von Kreta'' by Jahn & Schoenfelder has a precipitation map and text confirming that in general, western Crete (Chania prefecture) has more precipitation than any other region on an average basis.


==Administration==
==Administration==
The regional unit Chania is subdivided into 7 municipalities. These are (number as in the map in the infobox):<ref name=Kallikratis>{{cite web|url= http://www.kedke.gr/uploads2010/FEKB129211082010_kallikratis.pdf |title=Kallikratis reform law text }}</ref>
The regional unit Chania is subdivided into seven municipalities. These are (number as in the map in the infobox):<ref name=Kallikratis>{{Cite web|url=http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wGYK2xFpSwMnXdtvSoClrL8-SrPzKAEPjjtIl9LGdkF53UIxsx942CdyqxSQYNuqAGCF0IfB9HI6hq6ZkZV96FIukI0UzcPsWCK0LpLhpa7rhiWB4R5ntTnoWw7U8E1Amg.|title=ΦΕΚ A 87/2010, Kallikratis reform law text|language=el|publisher=[[Government Gazette (Greece)|Government Gazette]]|access-date=2021-09-07|archive-date=2021-10-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023193509/http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wGYK2xFpSwMnXdtvSoClrL8-SrPzKAEPjjtIl9LGdkF53UIxsx942CdyqxSQYNuqAGCF0IfB9HI6hq6ZkZV96FIukI0UzcPsWCK0LpLhpa7rhiWB4R5ntTnoWw7U8E1Amg.|url-status=live}}</ref>


*[[Apokoronas]] (2)
*[[Apokoronas]] (2)
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===Prefecture===
===Prefecture===
The Chania [[prefectures of Greece|prefecture]] ({{lang-el|Νομός Χανίων}}) was created while Crete was still an [[Cretan State|autonomous state]], and was preserved after the island joined Greece in 1913. As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform, the Chania regional unit was created out of the former prefecture. The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit. At the same time, the municipalities were reorganised, according to the table below.<ref name=Kallikratis/>
The Chania [[prefectures of Greece|prefecture]] ({{langx|el|Νομός Χανίων}}) was created while Crete was still an [[Cretan State|autonomous state]], and was preserved after the island joined Greece in 1913. As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform, the Chania regional unit was created out of the former prefecture. The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit. At the same time, the municipalities were reorganised, according to the table below.<ref name=Kallikratis/>


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| rowspan=3|[[Kissamos]]|| [[Kissamos]] || rowspan=3|Kissamos
| rowspan=3|[[Kissamos]]|| [[Kissamos]] || rowspan=3|Kissamos
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| [[Innachori]]
| [[Inachori]]
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| [[Mythimna]]
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*[[Eleftherios Venizelos]] (1864–1936), prime minister of Greece
*[[Eleftherios Venizelos]] (1864–1936), prime minister of Greece
*[[Michael Bletsas]], Director of Computing at the MIT Media Lab
*[[Michael Bletsas]], Director of Computing at the MIT Media Lab
*[[Angelos Bletsas]], MIT alumnus
*[[Constantinos Daskalakis]], Assistant Professor at MIT
*[[Constantinos Daskalakis]], Assistant Professor at MIT


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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Chania Regional Unit}}
{{Commons category|Chania Regional Unit}}
*[http://www.chania.gr/en/city/prefecture-of-chania/prefecture-of-chania.html Municipalities of Chania: Δήμοι Νομού Χανίων]
*[http://www.chania.gr/en/city/prefecture-of-chania/prefecture-of-chania.html Municipalities of Chania: Δήμοι Νομού Χανίων]
*[http://www.west-crete.com/flowers-crete.htm Wildflowers of Western Crete]
*[http://www.west-crete.com/flowers-crete.htm Wildflowers of Western Crete]


===Maps===
===Maps===
*[http://www.chania.eu/index.php/en/useful-information/maps/map-of-chania-prefecture Map of Chania region]
*[http://www.chania.eu/index.php/en/useful-information/maps/map-of-chania-prefecture Map of Chania region] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421011429/http://chania.eu/index.php/en/useful-information/maps/map-of-chania-prefecture |date=2021-04-21 }}
*[http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.521050&lon=23.935089&z=9&m=b&show=/3725209/Peripheral-unit-of-Chania Wikimapia Chania Region]
*[http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=35.521050&lon=23.935089&z=9&m=b&show=/3725209/Peripheral-unit-of-Chania Wikimapia Chania Region]
*[https://www.explorechania.com/ Explore Chania – Travel Guide – Vacation & Trip Ideas]—guide



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Latest revision as of 08:07, 23 October 2024

This article is about the region of Chania. For the city of Chania, see Chania.
Chania
Περιφερειακή ενότητα
Χανίων
Regional unit
Municipalities of Chania
Municipalities of Chania
Chania is located in Greece
Chania
Chania
Chania within Greece
Coordinates: 35°25′N 23°55′E / 35.417°N 23.917°E / 35.417; 23.917
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCrete
SeatChania
Area
 • Total
2,376 km2 (917 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
156,706
 • Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
73x xx, 740 55
Area code(s)282x0, 28310
Vehicle registrationΧΝ
Websitewww.chania.gr

Chania (Greek: Περιφερειακή ενότητα Χανίων), also spelled Hania, is one of the four regional units of Crete; it covers the westernmost quarter of the island. Its capital is the city of Chania. Chania borders only one other regional unit: that of Rethymno to the east. The western part of Crete is bounded to the north by the Cretan Sea (part of the Aegean Sea) and to the west and south by the Mediterranean Sea and Libyan Sea. The regional unit also includes the southernmost island of Europe, Gavdos.

Geography

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Chania regional unit, often informally termed 'Western Crete', is a part of the island which includes the capital Chania, and the districts of Platanias and Apokoronas in the north, and Sfakia and Selino in the far south west corner. Other towns in the Chania prefecture include Hora Sfakion, Kissamos, Palaiochora, Maleme, Vryses, Vamos, Georgioupolis and Kalives.

The natural park of Samariá Gorge, a tourist attraction and a refuge for the rare Cretan wild goat or kri-kri, is in the South of the regional unit.

The White Mountains or Lefka Ori, through which the Samaria, Aradena, Imbros and other gorges run, are the limestone peaks topped by snow until May that occupy much of Chania regional unit. They contain more than 40 peaks over 2,000 meters high. The highest peak in this area is Mt Pachnes, at 2,453 meters above sea level (Crete’s second highest peak). Other prominent peaks are Mt Agkathes (1,511 m) in the eastern Lefka Ori, and Mt Agios Dikaios (1,182 m) in the far west.

The regional unit also includes three headlands, known as the "three heads" of Crete. From west to east, they are: Gramvousa peninsula (with a peak of 762 m), Rodopos peninsula, also known as Spatha (with a peak of 749 m), and Akrotiri (with a peak of 523 m). The Apokoronas region also has a prominent peak (527 m).

Western Crete is popular with tourists for its spring flowers that linger on into early May in the mountains. Birdwatching is also common, with the lammergeier and golden eagle especially sought for. As an island, Crete has many endemic species of plant and animal.

Crete's only freshwater lake, Lake Kournas, is in the regional unit close to the border with Rethymno regional unit, 47 km from Chania. It is relatively large, with a perimeter of 3.5 km. The lake used to be called 'Korisia' after ancient 'Korion', a city thought to be in the area with a temple to Athena. The lake used to be reportedly full of eels but now is better known for its terrapins and tourists. Tavernas and bicycle rental shops line part of the shore.

There are numerous rivers in the Chania region most flowing from the White Mountains to the north coast. These include, from west to east, the Tavronitis, Keritis (Iardanos), Kladissos, Koiliaris, Almiros, Delfinos and Mouselas rivers.

Chania is the regional unit of Crete that receives the most precipitation. The Exkursionsflora von Kreta by Jahn & Schoenfelder has a precipitation map and text confirming that in general, western Crete (Chania prefecture) has more precipitation than any other region on an average basis.

Administration

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The regional unit Chania is subdivided into seven municipalities. These are (number as in the map in the infobox):[2]

Prefecture

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The Chania prefecture (Greek: Νομός Χανίων) was created while Crete was still an autonomous state, and was preserved after the island joined Greece in 1913. As a part of the 2011 Kallikratis government reform, the Chania regional unit was created out of the former prefecture. The prefecture had the same territory as the present regional unit. At the same time, the municipalities were reorganised, according to the table below.[2]

New municipality Old municipalities Seat
Apokoronas Armenoi Vryses
Asi Gonia
Vamos
Georgioupoli
Kryonerida
Fres
Chania Chania Chania
Akrotiri
Eleftherios Venizelos
Keramia
Nea Kydonia
Souda
Theriso
Gavdos Gavdos Gavdos
Kantanos-Selino Kantanos Palaiochora
East Selino
Pelekanos
Kissamos Kissamos Kissamos
Inachori
Mythimna
Platanias Platanias Gerani
Voukolies
Kolymvari
Mousouroi
Sfakia Sfakia Sfakia

Provinces

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The provinces were:

Communications

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Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "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. ^ a b "ΦΕΚ A 87/2010, Kallikratis reform law text" (in Greek). Government Gazette. Archived from the original on 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
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