In 1901, prior to Crete's union with Greece, Xiro Chorio was listed in the Turkish census as having exactly 100 residents, 99 of whom were of the "Musulman faith" and one of the "Greek Orthodox".
In 1901, before Crete joined Greece, the Turkish census recorded Xiro Chorio as having 100 inhabitants, with 99 belonging to the Muslim faith and one being Greek Orthodox.