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Nomós Irakleíou
City in Crete, Greece
Overview
Nomós Irakleíou, anchored by Heraklion city, is the cultural and economic heart of Crete, blending ancient history with lively modern life. Visitors enjoy stunning coastal scenery, world-renowned archaeological sites, and an authentic Cretan urban experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greece
Administrative Region
Crete
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.33°, 25.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,743
Local Cost
$980
Local Income
$930
Cashless
77
English
60
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
13.5°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
4.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
461 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
91
Walk Score
91
Footways
182.0
Airport
HER
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 279 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.
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