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Heraklion

Greece

Urban centre 1975–2100

Explore the population, density, built-up land and growth of Heraklion’s urban footprint, as defined by GHSL, from 1975 to 2100 (projected after 2025).

Figures for 2025

Population
151,012
Density
4,576 people/km²
21% of the boundary built; 22,078 people per built km²
Area
33 km²

GHS-WUP R2025A on the H3 grid. The interactive charts show the selected year once loaded.

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