[2] It is landlocked and located in the northern part of the island, just south of Lefkada.

[3] The seat of the municipality was in the town of Lazarata.

The municipal name owes its origin to its first inhabitants who came from Sfakia and Chora Sfakion in the island of Crete.

The municipal unit also features the Melissa gorge, one of the most beautiful points of interest on the island.

The municipal unit Sfakiotes is subdivided into the following communities: The town is twinned with: