Achlada, Crete

Achlada (Greek Δημοτικό διαμέρισμα Αχλάδας ) is a community in Crete. It belongs to the district of the municipality of Gazi Malevizi. Administrative seat is the place Achlada.

Local structure

The place Achlada is formed from the settlements:

  • Achlada ( Aχλάδα ), 57 inh
  • Agia Pelagia ( Αγία Πελαγία ), 480 inhabitants
  • Ammoudi ( Αμμούδι ), 212 inhabitants
  • Lygaria ( Λυγαριά ), 118 inhabitants
  • Mades ( Μαδές ), 74 inh
  • Mononaftis ( Μονοναύτης ), 18 inh
  • Xirokambos ( Ξηρόκαμπος ), population 56

Sources of income are the sheep farming and fruit and vegetable production. In addition, there is a place for eco-tourism.

History

The place name is derived from the name of a wild pear ( αχλάδα ή αχράς ). In the Venetian archives, the village is mentioned under the name Aclada with 63 residents. At that time it belonged to the province Mylopotamou in Rethymno Prefecture.

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