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Municipality of Dirfys-Messapia

Commercial and agricultural municipality on the rise: 32 more companies in a year. For its 15,934 residents it has few: clothing, tutoring centres.

active businesses
1,273
companies opened in 12 months
41
companies closed in 12 months
9
Apartments 202416 deeds to 30/12/2024
232 €/m²

"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.

Liveliness47/100Below averageTopognosia Index · #136 of the 266 large municipalitiesCharacterTrade & Agricultural production8.4× scrap metal7.4× livestock6.2× wholesale fuelcompared with the national average, per residentSeismic activityHigh
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Net change +3279.9 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 82.8 · 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

  • Scrap metal & recycling8.4×15 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
  • Livestock & animal farming7.4×47 businesses · 2.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
  • Wholesale fuel6.2×15 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
  • Earthworks3.2×27 businesses · 1.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)
  • Haulage companies2.9×84 businesses · 5.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.8)

Less than the national average, for those who live here

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    Sectors in Dirfys-Messapia 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. Restaurants & food 92opened3closed05.8 / 1,000 res.
    2. Haulage companies 84opened9closed05.3 / 1,000 res.
    3. Cafés & bars 78opened5closed04.9 / 1,000 res.
    4. Warehousing & transport support 72opened8closed04.5 / 1,000 res.
    5. Wholesale food, drink & farm produce 58opened8closedat least 03.6 / 1,000 res.
    6. Heating oil, firewood & LPG 54openedat least 3closed03.4 / 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 & recycling4.5× the typical municipality's density Most new ones, proportionallyProperty management5 new in 12 months, 33% of its active ones
    All 105 sectors, in a table
    Sectors in Dirfys-Messapia municipality.
    SectorActiveOpened (companies)Closed (companies)Per 1,000 res.× typical
    Restaurants & food923010.791×
    Haulage companies84907.341.9×
    Cafés & bars785010.171.1×
    Warehousing & transport support72804.521.6×
    Wholesale food, drink & farm produce588at least 013.871.9×
    Heating oil, firewood & LPG54at least 303.391.4×
    Crops & farm services51509.041.1×
    Livestock & animal farming47at least 154.082.3×
    Supermarkets & mini markets45506.091.4×
    Wholesale vehicles & parts44502.761.1×
    Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing)41at least 1at least 02.570.9×
    Bakeries & patisseries35at least 004.641×
    Earthworks27at least 2at least 04.331.6×
    Bookshops & stationers26at least 001.630.8×
    Food & drink production26at least 204.201.5×
    Jewellers & watches24001.510.8×
    Delivery services23at least 001.440.9×
    Hotels & accommodation22at least 012.380.7×
    Car parts & tyres22at least 001.380.5×
    Electricians18601.881×
    Hairdressers & beauty17at least 001.070.6×
    Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics177at least 05.591.2×
    Car rentals16at least 201.001.3×
    Doors & windows16at least 001.511.1×
    Accounting firms15000.941×
    Car repair shops15101.880.8×
    Insurance agencies15001.190.8×
    Property management15500.941.3×
    Scrap metal & recycling15at least 002.074.5×
    Wholesale fuel15at least 205.401.6×
    Gardening & landscaping14at least 100.881.3×
    Advertising agencies13at least 000.821.1×
    Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers12303.831.2×
    Business consultants12611.950.9×
    Car dealers12at least 000.750.6×
    Trade agents & general wholesale12804.201.2×
    Machinery repair & installation12at least 202.011×
    Pharmacies11at least 1at least 01.261×
    Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials115at least 12.761.5×
    Clothing & footwear10at least 102.450.7×
    Solar & renewable energy10001.190.3×
    Marketing, market research & PR10000.630.8×
    Estate agents9at least 000.560.5×
    Petrol stations9101.070.6×
    Construction companies9at least 0at least 12.450.6×
    Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies95at least 05.591.1×
    Metalwork9at least 100.821×
    Arts, theatre & culture9200.560.6×
    Travel agencies8at least 100.500.7×
    Florists8100.941.1×
    Architecture firms7100.440.6×
    Photographers7000.440.7×
    Concrete works7100.440.7×
    Property owners & landlords77at least 11.320.6×
    Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging7at least 102.200.7×
    Tutoring centres & schools6at least 311.440.8×
    Taxis6000.630.8×
    Refrigeration technicians6000.380.7×
    Event organisers6000.380.5×
    Parking & roadside assistance6000.381×
    Plumbing, heating & air conditioning5502.010.8×
    Engineers5at least 1at least 01.130.6×
    Hardware & paint5503.890.8×
    Kiosks & convenience stores5at least 000.750.8×
    Carpentry5000.820.6×
    Painters & decorators5100.310.4×
    Opticians5000.311.2×
    Other building works5at least 101.820.9×
    Fabrics & textiles5001.190.6×
    Perfumeries & cosmetics5at least 0at least 12.380.8×
    Motorcycles5000.310.6×
    Electronics & computer repair5at least 000.310.5×
    Gyms4000.250.6×
    Cleaning companies4at least 002.010.9×
    Furniture & homeware4at least 102.760.8×
    Boat rentals4at least 000.251.4×
    Olive mills4000.751.9×
    Printers4000.250.3×
    Wholesale machinery & equipment4603.830.9×
    Off-licences & tobacconists3at least 105.021.1×
    IT & software3at least 000.880.7×
    Souvenirs & folk art3000.190.3×
    Flooring & tiles3at least 000.940.9×
    Tailors & alterations3000.190.7×
    Electronics, computers & phones3at least 000.880.6×
    Household appliances3at least 001.760.7×
    Sporting goods3001.570.8×
    Pets & pet shops3101.191.6×
    Dry cleaners & laundries3000.250.6×
    Music & dance schools2100.130.5×
    Medical practices0000.000×
    Dental practices0000.00—
    Veterinary clinics0000.000×
    Nurseriesat least 210at least 0.13at least 0.13
    Courier companiesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Security companiesat least 210at least 0.13at least 0.13
    OPAP betting shopsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Spas & massageat least 001at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Driving schoolsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Psychologistsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Goldsmiths & jewellery makingat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Physiotherapistsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Funeral homesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Financial advisersat least 100at least 0.06at least 0.06
    Design: graphic, interior & productat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00

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    Deed prices

    Range 500–1,000 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 2% 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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    232 €/m²

    Median apartment price per m², 2024, from 16 deeds.

    Detached houses, commercial premises, plots, the price range and the year-on-year change are in the neighbourhood report. Neighbourhood report →

    Source: Ministry of National Economy and Finance · updated 17/03/2025

    The municipality's public contracts by year

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    Public contracts of Dirfys-Messapia municipality by year
    YearContractsAmountLargest category
    2026 (to 09/10/2026)109€4.1 millionPetroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy: €1.5 million
    2025 (from 02/01/2025)141€2.5 millionTransport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation: €390 thousand

    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 Dirfys-Messapia municipality have?

    1,273 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.

    Which sector has the most businesses in Dirfys-Messapia municipality?

    The sector "Restaurants & food" has the most active businesses (172), followed by "Haulage companies" (117).

    How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Dirfys-Messapia municipality?

    79.9 active businesses per 1,000 residents.

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