Damasta, Heraklion

Damasta (Greek: Δαμάστα) is a village in the municipality of Malevizi, in the Heraklion regional unit of Crete, Greece. According to the 2001 census, it numbers 305 inhabitants. The village is first attested in the 16th century. During World War II, it was the site of the Damasta sabotage on 8 August 1944, and the Germans executed 30 inhabitants as reprisals on 21 August.

Coordinates: 35°21′11″N 24°55′23″E / 35.353°N 24.923°E / 35.353; 24.923

Subdivisions of the municipality of Malevizi

Municipal unit of Gazi	Achlada Fodele Gazi Kalesia Rodia

Municipal unit of Krousonas	Korfes Krousonas Loutraki Sarchos

Municipal unit of Tylisos	Aidonochori Astyraki Damasta Gonies Kamari Kamariotis Keramoutsi Marathos Moni Tylisos

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