Native name: Ελάσα | |
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Elasa island on the right. Kyriamadi island on the left. | |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 35°16′23″N26°20′24″E / 35.273°N 26.340°E Coordinates: 35°16′23″N26°20′24″E / 35.273°N 26.340°E |
Archipelago | Cretan Islands |
Area | 1.746 km2 (0.674 sq mi) |
Highest point | 79 |
Administration | |
Greece | |
Region | Crete |
Regional unit | Lasithi |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 (2001) |
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