| Population | 8.500 residents |
| Climate | Soft Mediterranean. |
| Geographyá | Capital of Lassithi. |
| Economy | Key sectors are Tourism, Agriculture and Trade. |
| Food | Cretan foods with olive oil, legumes, vegetables, fish, souvlaki, fruits, wine. |
| Museums | Archaeological Museum, Historical Museum, Natural History Museum, Museum Of Battle of Crete. |
| Harbour | Important passenger, commercial and cruise. |
| Hotels | Numerous of luxury, A' ,B',and C' |
| Road Network | National road connects Agios Nikolaos with the other main cities of Crete. |
| Hospitals | Agiou Nikolaou General Hospital |
| Police Station |
34, Kontoyianni Street, P.O. Box 721 00 Ag. Nikolaos tel: 28410 26900 |
| Tourist Information Office |
Marina Agiou Nikolaou, P.O. Box 721 00 Ag. Nikolaos tel: 28410 82386 |
| Tourist Period | From April To November |