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Municipality of Archanes-Asterousia

Agricultural and industrial municipality on the rise: 33 more companies in a year. For its 16,072 residents it has few: clothing, restaurants.

active businesses
1,465
companies opened in 12 months
72
companies closed in 12 months
39

"Businesses" are all active ones, sole proprietorships included. "Companies" are legal entities only (S.A., Ltd, P.C., general and limited partnerships etc.): only these keep their municipality in the registry when they close, which is why openings and closures count companies.

Liveliness65/100LivelyTopognosia Index · #77 of the 266 large municipalitiesCharacterAgricultural production & Manufacturing17.7× olive mills6.3× crops4.3× foodcompared with the national average, per residentSeismic activityHigh
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Net change +3391.2 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 118.9 · Greece 99.8

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Each sector in the municipality per 1,000 residents, against the Greek average.

More than the national average

  • Olive mills17.7×22 businesses · 1.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
  • Crops & farm services6.3×152 businesses · 9.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5)
  • Food & drink production4.3×49 businesses · 3.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.7)
  • Solar & renewable energy2.8×64 businesses · 4.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.4)
  • Doors & windows2.1×18 businesses · 1.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)

Less than the national average, for those who live here

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    Sectors in Archanes-Asterousia municipality

    105 sectors

    Each sector also counts businesses that have it as a secondary activity; that's why wholesale trade, often declared alongside another line of work, ranks high.

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    At least this many. When unnamed businesses (sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships) are few, we don't show them, because of GDPR. Personal data

    1. Crops & farm services 152opened14closed09.5 / 1,000 res.
    2. Trade agents & general wholesale 67openedat least 3closedat least 04.2 / 1,000 res.
    3. Cafés & bars 64opened3closedat least 04.0 / 1,000 res.
    4. Solar & renewable energy 64opened6closed184.0 / 1,000 res.
    5. Warehousing & transport support 56opened6closedat least 03.5 / 1,000 res.
    6. Wholesale food, drink & farm produce 53openedat least 7closedat least 23.3 / 1,000 res.

    The bar next to each sector: green for those that opened, red for those that closed in 12 months.

    Stands outScrap metal & recycling4× the typical municipality's density Most new ones, proportionallyFlooring & tiles6 new in 12 months, 23% of its active ones
    All 105 sectors, in a table
    Sectors in Archanes-Asterousia municipality.
    SectorActiveOpened (companies)Closed (companies)Per 1,000 res.× typical
    Crops & farm services15214026.941×
    Trade agents & general wholesale67at least 3at least 04.171.2×
    Cafés & bars643at least 06.280.7×
    Solar & renewable energy646187.963.2×
    Warehousing & transport support566at least 03.481.5×
    Wholesale food, drink & farm produce53at least 7at least 214.191.4×
    Restaurants & food49at least 1at least 17.030.6×
    Food & drink production49at least 13at least 29.272.7×
    Car parts & tyres481at least 02.991.3×
    Property owners & landlords47at least 3112.920.6×
    Furniture & homeware430at least 02.680.6×
    Hotels & accommodation4113116.660.4×
    Wholesale fuel41at least 002.551.4×
    Supermarkets & mini markets376at least 15.160.8×
    Car repair shops371at least 03.421.3×
    Haulage companies30803.551.3×
    Construction companies287at least 117.590.9×
    Jewellers & watches28001.740.5×
    Electronics, computers & phones27001.680.9×
    Hairdressers & beauty26001.931.1×
    Cleaning companies25at least 101.560.8×
    Heating oil, firewood & LPG25001.561.3×
    Electricians23at least 102.241×
    Car rentals23at least 1at least 11.430.4×
    Bakeries & patisseries22114.170.9×
    Sporting goods22001.370.7×
    Olive mills22201.932.8×
    Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers20at least 0at least 04.421.2×
    Travel agencies20at least 1at least 01.240.5×
    Accounting firms19011.741.9×
    Plumbing, heating & air conditioning18502.241×
    Doors & windows18at least 101.991.2×
    Souvenirs & folk art16001.000.2×
    Courier companies15at least 0at least 00.931.7×
    Earthworks15602.120.9×
    Metalwork15100.931.5×
    Petrol stations14101.681.4×
    Livestock & animal farming14003.551×
    Delivery services13at least 0at least 02.301.2×
    Property management13200.810.5×
    Business consultants13at least 123.301.1×
    Car dealers131at least 00.810.6×
    Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials13022.180.9×
    Pharmacies11at least 101.681.2×
    Tutoring centres & schools11201.490.7×
    Insurance agencies11001.561.2×
    IT & software11at least 351.561×
    Painters & decorators11501.991.3×
    Arts, theatre & culture11at least 101.991.4×
    Engineers10at least 202.121×
    Scrap metal & recycling10000.624×
    Music & dance schools10000.621.6×
    Electronics & computer repair10000.621×
    Marketing, market research & PR10010.620.6×
    Dry cleaners & laundries9000.560.9×
    Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing)9703.551×
    Gardening & landscaping8100.501×
    Architecture firms7000.440.7×
    Carpentry7401.490.8×
    Concrete works7at least 000.440.4×
    Other building works7401.930.8×
    Fabrics & textiles7001.800.8×
    Hardware & paint61at least 04.600.9×
    Kiosks & convenience stores6000.370.4×
    Flooring & tiles6601.620.9×
    Refrigeration technicians6000.561.2×
    Tailors & alterations6000.372.6×
    Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies65at least 04.601×
    Printers6000.370.6×
    Wholesale machinery & equipment6at least 0at least 04.981.2×
    Machinery repair & installation6at least 0at least 01.991.1×
    Advertising agencies5000.310.3×
    Photographers5100.620.6×
    Boat rentals5000.310.5×
    Physiotherapists5000.311.2×
    Estate agents4200.810.4×
    Clothing & footwear40at least 02.430.5×
    Taxis4at least 1at least 01.120.7×
    Event organisers4301.181.2×
    Perfumeries & cosmetics4at least 1at least 03.170.8×
    Pets & pet shops4001.121.2×
    Motorcycles4000.250.3×
    Funeral homes4000.251.7×
    Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics4at least 1at least 05.040.8×
    Off-licences & tobacconists3at least 1at least 15.541×
    Florists3001.121×
    Household appliances3001.870.7×
    Bookshops & stationers3at least 1at least 02.120.8×
    Wholesale vehicles & parts3at least 1at least 02.921.1×
    Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging36at least 05.161.3×
    Dental practices0000.00—
    Veterinary clinics0000.00—
    Gymsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Medical practicesat least 5at least 10at least 0.31at least 0.31
    Nurseriesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Security companiesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    OPAP betting shopsat least 1at least 1at least 0at least 0.06at least 0.06
    Spas & massageat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Opticiansat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Driving schoolsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Psychologistsat least 100at least 0.06at least 0.06
    Goldsmiths & jewellery makingat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Parking & roadside assistanceat least 0at least 00at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Financial advisersat least 406at least 0.25at least 0.25
    Design: graphic, interior & productat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00

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    Deed prices

    Range 550–1,000 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 8% of the municipality's area; the average price applies only to that part. The official value is the zone price the state sets to calculate taxes. It is not a market price or a property valuation.

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    The municipality's public contracts by year

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    Public contracts of Archanes-Asterousia municipality by year
    YearContractsAmountLargest category
    2026 (to 31/10/2026)148€2.7 millionConstruction work: €1.1 million
    2025 (from 02/01/2025)217€6.8 millionConstruction work: €4.2 million

    Seismic activity

    Seismic activity in the municipality: High.

    The level compares the municipality's seismic hazard with the rest of Greece, which is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe. It says nothing about a specific building: there, its construction is what counts.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many active businesses does Archanes-Asterousia municipality have?

    1,465 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.

    Which sector has the most businesses in Archanes-Asterousia municipality?

    The sector "Crops & farm services" has the most active businesses (433), followed by "Trade agents & general wholesale" (67).

    How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Archanes-Asterousia municipality?

    91.2 active businesses per 1,000 residents.

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