Malaxa (Greek: Μαλάξα) is a village in the Chania regional unit on Crete in Greece. The 2021 census counted a population of 150 people in the village.[1] In ancient times the Malaxa area was under the sphere of influence of the nearby powerful city of Kydonia.[2] Malaxa lies on the feet of the Lefka Ori, and is separated from the large city of Chania by the Chania Plain.

Malaxa
Μαλάξα
Malaxa is located in Greece
Malaxa
Malaxa
Coordinates: 35°28′N 24°04′E / 35.467°N 24.067°E / 35.467; 24.067
CountryGreece
Administrative regionCrete
Regional unitChania
MunicipalityChania
Municipal unitKeramia
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Community150
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

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  1. ^ a b "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. ^ Hogan, 2008

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