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Mália, Greece

Crete · Greece

Mália is a small town in Crete, Greece with a population of 4,343. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,343 Population 165/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$21,060 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income

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About Mália

Mália

Malia is a coastal town and municipal unit situated in the northeast corner of the Heraklion region of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipality of Hersonissos and is located approximately 34 kilometers east of Heraklion. As of 2021, the population of the municipal unit was 5,501. The area also encompasses the villages of Mochos, Krasi, and Stalida, covering a total area of 60.720 square kilometers. Malia is known as a prominent tourist destination, in part owing to its nightlife scene and beaches. Additionally, the town is home to Minoan ruins located three kilometers to the east of the city centre, spanning an area of approximately 1 square kilometer.

People

Population4,343
Density165/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,060

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population4,343
Population Density165 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates35.2837°, 25.4626°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCrete
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,060

About Mália

Mália is a small town in Greece (Crete) with a population of 4,343. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Mália is $21,060, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 252 business establishments.

Income: Mália vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$21,060
72% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)252

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Mália

Mália has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.1°C), the coldest is Feb (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 481 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 9.4° / 15.3° 94.5
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 8.9° / 15.3° 72.7
Mar 13.6°C / 56°F 10.1° / 17.2° 47.8
Apr 16.2°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20.1° 23.7
May 19.8°C / 68°F 15.7° / 23.8° 12.3
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.5° 2.1
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 0.5
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.4° 1.3
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.3° 11.2
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 17.4° / 24.1° 55.4
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.1° / 20.3° 63.2
Dec 14°C / 57°F 11.1° / 16.9° 96.2
Mália enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Greece avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area26.3 sq mi (68.0 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates35.2837°N, 25.4626°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 8, 2025.

May 2, 2020 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.5 125 km
Jul 1, 2009 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M6.4 125 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 106 km
Jan 22, 2002 49 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.2 119 km
May 22, 2025 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece M6.2 79 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 73 km
Jun 16, 2013 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.0 108 km
Apr 16, 2015 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece M6.0 124 km
May 13, 2025 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece M6.0 139 km
Apr 1, 2011 42 km NW of Fry, Greece M6.0 108 km
Apr 30, 1992 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece M5.8 111 km
May 18, 2020 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 122 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 34 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 59 km
Mar 19, 1991 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece M5.6 94 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 135 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 135 km
Feb 11, 2010 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M5.5 143 km
Apr 5, 2000 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.5 120 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
-1610 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 90.0 m - 124 km
1650 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Explosion 30.0 m 120 125 km
2020 CRETE Earthquake 1.0 m - 125 km
2000 CRETE Eruption + Earthquake 0.5 m - 120 km
2009 CRETE Earthquake 0.3 m - 125 km
2025 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 0.1 m - 69 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m - 106 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake - - 93 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake - - 90 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake - - 24 km
1303 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 4,000 143 km
1050 ISLAND OF THIRA Astronomical - - 125 km
46 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical - - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 125 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in

Mália has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Mália

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Γενικό Λύκειο Μαλιων - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mália

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Radio 92.6 - MP3 128 kbps
Ηχώ Ιεράπετρα news, pop MP3 64 kbps
Λατώ Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Kriti FM 87.5 cretan music, greek MP3 320 kbps
Panic 93.7 greek pop, mainstream MP3 96 kbps
Λασίθι 92.3 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Madness 95 mainstream, pop MP3 128 kbps
Δίαυλος Κρήτης - MP3 128 kbps
Ράδιο 104.4 Άγιος Νικόλαος news, pop MP3 192 kbps
KRITIKOS 88.7 - MP3 128 kbps
Best Radio rock UNKNOWN
Best Radio 94.7 FM - MP3 160 kbps
DRS 95.3 - MP3 128 kbps
Studio 19 greek hellenic music AAC+ 32 kbps
Σωτηρόπουλος ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Γραφή ορθοδοξία, χριστιανισμός MP3 96 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Σωτηρόπουλος Νικόλαος orthodox christian, ορθοδοξία MP3 32 kbps
Ορθοδοξία - Α. Μυτιληναίος orthodox christian, speech MP3 32 kbps
DRS FM 95.3 - MP3 128 kbps
KPaX Radio κοινωνικό ραδιόφωνο χανίων MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mália

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folklore Museum Of Neapolis
History and folklore Museum
Homo Sapiens
Maritime Collection
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum of Rural Life
Museum Rodanthi
National resistance museum - Municipality of Viannos
Omalia olive press
λαογραφικό μουσείο

Hotels in Mália

65 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akrogiali Beach Hotel
Allsun Malia Beach
Ambrosia
AMMOS Beach Hotel
Anesea Hotel
Arkadi Hotel
Armonia
Bella Elena
Carolina Mare
Cloud 9
Club Calimera Sirens Beach resort
Cretan Malia Park
Dedalos
Dimamiel
eltina
Fanouraki
Frixos Hotel
GALLINI HOTEL
Golden Sun
Hermes
High Beach
High Beach White
Hotel Altis
Hotel Malia Bay
Hotel Maliatim
Ibiscus
Icandy sol
Kalypso
Kernos Beach
Maila Mare
Malia Central
Malia Energy by Estia
Malia Holidays Hotel
Malibu Resort
Manolis Apartments
Matheo
Meramaglia
Merapi
Minoa Anex
Nikos
Notos Heights Hotel and Suites
Oasis village
Parthenis Palace Hotel
Pasiphae Hotel
Pearl Beach Road City Hotel Malia
Philoxenia Hotel Malia
Pleasure Beach
Pyrgos Beach
Sarpidon
Socrates Hotel
Solimar Ruby Hotel
Stelios Gardens
Stella Maria
SunSet
Sunshine Boutique
Theo Star
Theo Star
Theo Star
Theo Star
Theo Star
Triton Garden
Triton Hotel
Villa Mare Monte
Yiannis Manos
Διόνυσος

Cafes in Mália

14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bee
Brown Sugar
Central Spot
Die Olde Poste Kaffenion
Gianis Cafe Bar
Kafenion
Magirio
Mambo
Milos
Primavera Beach
Rebel's
SunSet
Tavern Theodosis
Καφενείο

Theatres in Mália

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater

Clinics in Mália

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Medical Center

Dentists in Mália

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Οδοντιατρειο - Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in Mália

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
ΕΤΕΚΑ

Banks in Mália

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eurobank
Pancreta Bank
Piraeus Bank

Gyms in Mália

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Act4
GR #12142392161

Stadiums & Teams in Mália

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mália

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHERLarge Airport
(*)Kasteli Hellenic Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Sitia AirportJSHMedium Airport
Tympaki Air Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mália

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ελληνικά Ταχυδρομεία

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mália

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aghia Marina
Agios Dimitrios
Agios Ioannis
Heiliger Geist Kirche
Orthodox Church
Αγίου Γεωργίου στις Λούτρες
Αφέντης Χριστός
Εκκλησία Παναγία
Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Νεκταρίου

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Postal Code
70007

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mália

What is the population of Mália?

Mália has a population of 4,343 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 165 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles.

Is Mália expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,060, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Mália?

Mália enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Mália?

There are 252 business establishments in the area.

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