| Population | 65.000 residents |
| Climate | Soft Mediterranean. |
| Geographyá | Capital of Chania. |
| Economy | Key sectors are Tourism, Agriculture and Trade. |
| Food | Cretan foods with olive oil, vegetables, fish, souvlaki, fruits, wine. |
| Hotels | Numerous of luxury, A' ,B',and C' |
| Road Network | National road connects Chania with the other main cities of Crete. |
| Hospitals |
Clinic of Chronic Disease - tel: 28210 81611-19 Crete Naval Hospital EKAV - tel: 28210 28667 or 166 (local) General Hospital "Agios Georgios" - tel: 28210 22000 |
| Police Station | 23, Leoforos Irakliou - tel: 28210 28744 |
| Tourist Police Station | 23, Leoforos Irakliou - tel: 28210 73333 |
| Tourist Information Office | 29, Kydonias Street - tel: 28210 36155, 36204 |
| Tourist Period | From April To November |