Municipality of West Achaea

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Commercial and agricultural municipality on the rise: 52 more companies in a year. For its 25,633 residents it has few: restaurants, hairdressers.

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Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
25,633 residents (2021 census) · Area: 572.3 km²

active businesses: 2,072
companies opened in 12 months: 84
companies closed in 12 months: 32
Apartments 202615 deeds to 01/10/2026: 625 €/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.

Liveliness55/100Above averageTopognosia Index · #105 of the 266 large municipalities CharacterTrade & Agricultural production11.6× olive mills3.8× crops2.9× foodcompared with the national average, per resident Seismic activityHigh

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Net change +5280.8 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 80.8 · Greece 99.8

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What stands out and what's missing

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

More than the national average

Olive mills11.6×23 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
Crops & farm services3.8×147 businesses · 5.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5)
Food & drink production2.9×53 businesses · 2.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.7)
Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics2.3×89 businesses · 3.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5)
Petrol stations2.0×27 businesses · 1.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)

Less than the national average, for those who live here

Jewellers & watches0.24×3 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5) · Where exactly are they missing? →
Hairdressers & beauty0.45×21 businesses · 0.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.8) · Where exactly are they missing? →
Kiosks & convenience stores0.53×6 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4) · Where exactly are they missing? →
Restaurants & food0.57×68 businesses · 2.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7) · Where exactly are they missing? →
Furniture & homeware0.62×7 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4) · Where exactly are they missing? →

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Sectors in West Achaea 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

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

Stands outFabrics & textiles4.2× the typical municipality's density Most new ones, proportionallyCar rentals11 new in 12 months, 28% of its active ones

All 105 sectors, in a table

Sectors in West Achaea municipality.
Sector	Active	Opened (companies)	Closed (companies)	Per 1,000 res.	× typical
Off-licences & tobacconists	178	at least 13	at least 1	6.94	1.4×
Crops & farm services	147	24	at least 2	12.64	1.4×
Wholesale food, drink & farm produce	99	15	at least 2	12.09	1.4×
Bookshops & stationers	96	at least 12	0	3.75	2×
Sporting goods	91	17	0	3.55	2.5×
Cafés & bars	89	5	at least 0	7.18	0.9×
Haulage companies	89	23	3	6.75	2.1×
Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics	89	10	at least 3	10.46	2.4×
Supermarkets & mini markets	73	at least 13	at least 1	6.91	1.6×
Solar & renewable energy	73	2	3	5.70	2.4×
Restaurants & food	68	6	at least 1	7.26	1×
Food & drink production	53	7	0	4.53	1.7×
Clothing & footwear	51	23	1	8.35	2.6×
Heating oil, firewood & LPG	50	at least 0	at least 0	1.95	1×
Car dealers	45	5	0	1.76	1.4×
Car rentals	39	11	0	1.52	1.7×
Bakeries & patisseries	31	at least 13	1	5.66	1.2×
Motorcycles	31	3	0	1.21	1.7×
Car repair shops	29	at least 0	at least 0	2.69	1.1×
Cleaning companies	29	at least 0	1	1.13	0.7×
Property management	29	1	0	1.13	1.6×
Petrol stations	27	at least 0	at least 0	1.72	1.2×
Hotels & accommodation	26	4	at least 2	2.30	0.9×
Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies	25	7	at least 1	7.22	1.8×
Earthworks	24	at least 1	3	2.18	1×
Olive mills	23	1	0	1.21	2×
Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers	22	at least 11	0	4.92	1.5×
Wholesale machinery & equipment	22	15	at least 1	8.50	2×
Hairdressers & beauty	21	at least 0	0	1.01	0.8×
Construction companies	21	2	4	4.21	1.1×
Insurance agencies	21	0	0	1.29	1×
Taxis	21	3	0	1.64	1.8×
Hardware & paint	20	19	at least 0	8.58	1.8×
Souvenirs & folk art	20	1	1	0.78	1.5×
Tutoring centres & schools	19	at least 1	0	1.25	1×
Electricians	19	0	0	1.56	1×
Property owners & landlords	19	at least 2	at least 0	2.22	1.5×
Pharmacies	18	16	0	2.93	2.2×
Accounting firms	18	1	1	0.70	0.8×
Doors & windows	18	at least 1	at least 0	1.37	1.1×
Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials	18	8	1	5.66	3.3×
Livestock & animal farming	18	at least 0	at least 0	2.15	1×
Boat rentals	17	1	0	0.66	3.3×
Advertising agencies	16	0	0	0.62	1.1×
Music & dance schools	16	at least 2	0	0.62	3.4×
Engineers	15	0	0	1.33	0.7×
Flooring & tiles	15	1	0	0.59	0.7×
Estate agents	14	0	0	0.55	0.7×
Travel agencies	14	at least 1	0	0.55	0.8×
Event organisers	14	1	1	0.55	0.8×
Fabrics & textiles	14	21	0	6.05	4.2×
Plumbing, heating & air conditioning	13	at least 1	1	1.52	0.8×
Car parts & tyres	13	5	at least 0	3.00	1.2×
Printers	12	0	0	0.47	0.8×
Gyms	11	1	0	0.43	1.1×
Parking & roadside assistance	11	at least 0	0	0.43	1.4×
Wholesale fuel	11	at least 0	at least 0	3.75	1.4×
Trade agents & general wholesale	11	11	at least 2	4.76	1.6×
Arts, theatre & culture	11	1	0	0.43	0.5×
Metalwork	10	4	5	1.21	1.9×
Tailors & alterations	9	1	0	0.35	1.5×
Household appliances	9	20	at least 0	5.54	2.4×
Pets & pet shops	9	0	0	1.76	1.5×
Scrap metal & recycling	9	0	0	1.01	1.5×
Architecture firms	8	0	0	0.31	0.5×
Concrete works	8	at least 1	at least 0	0.31	0.7×
Other building works	8	1	0	1.25	0.9×
Dry cleaners & laundries	8	0	0	0.31	0.7×
Nurseries	7	at least 1	0	0.27	1.4×
Furniture & homeware	7	17	at least 1	6.09	2×
Goldsmiths & jewellery making	7	0	0	0.27	1.1×
Electronics & computer repair	7	0	0	0.27	0.4×
Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging	7	6	1	3.32	1.1×
Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing)	7	1	2	2.34	1×
Courier companies	6	0	0	0.62	1.1×
Business consultants	6	at least 1	2	1.79	1×
Kiosks & convenience stores	6	1	1	0.66	1×
Photographers	6	0	0	0.23	0.4×
Perfumeries & cosmetics	6	17	0	4.68	1.7×
Delivery services	5	at least 1	0	1.64	1.3×
OPAP betting shops	5	0	0	0.47	1.3×
Machinery repair & installation	5	at least 0	2	2.15	1.1×
IT & software	4	0	at least 0	0.74	0.8×
Carpentry	4	1	0	1.48	1.2×
Electronics, computers & phones	4	at least 13	0	3.59	3×
Gardening & landscaping	4	0	0	0.31	0.9×
Warehousing & transport support	4	12	1	6.20	1.9×
Medical practices	3	0	0	0.12	1×
Veterinary clinics	3	0	0	0.20	1.6×
Security companies	3	0	1	0.51	1×
Jewellers & watches	3	at least 13	1	3.98	2.6×
Painters & decorators	3	1	1	0.55	1×
Florists	3	0	0	1.09	1.4×
Driving schools	3	0	0	0.12	0.8×
Psychologists	3	0	0	0.12	0.9×
Refrigeration technicians	3	0	0	0.12	0.3×
Physiotherapists	3	0	0	0.12	1×
Funeral homes	3	0	0	0.12	0.4×
Financial advisers	3	0	0	0.12	0.6×
Wholesale vehicles & parts	3	9	at least 0	4.92	2×
Marketing, market research & PR	3	0	0	0.74	0.9×
Dental practices	0	0	0	0.00	—
Spas & massage	at least 2	1	1	at least 0.08	at least 0.08
Opticians	at least 0	0	0	at least 0.00	at least 0.00
Design: graphic, interior & product	at least 0	0	0	at least 0.00	at least 0.00

The municipality and its settlements

settlement; the circle grows with residents (ELSTAT, 2021 census)

All settlements (104)

Kato Axea7,689
Sageika1,210
Lapas870
Geruseika711
Lakkopetra659
Filakes640
Alissos525
Kato Mazaraki521
Riolos488
Niforeika449
Kato Alissos413
Limnoxori411
Metoxi383
Lusika378
Kagadi359
Karia357
Kalamaki356
Paralia Kalamakiu324
Arla318
Apideonas314
Krinos313
Xekali263
Alikes241
Gomosto227
Kato Limnoxori209
Petas202
Mixi196
Eleoxori187
Fostena183
Neo Vuprasio182
Fraga181
Mitopoli179
Araxos176
Gialos175
Piso Sikia173
Ano Axea170
Paralia Alissu169
Portes169
Mirtos166
Paralia Niforeikon162
Kefaleika160
Ano Velitses154
Ano Sudeneika153
Karamesineika151
Kareika147
Agios Nikolaos145
Agios Stefanos145
Raxi136
Sadomeri136
Kato Velitses135
Axeko130
Petroxori129
Kalamaki123
Buteika122
Spaliareika109
Agiovlasitika99
Mataraga99
Purnari89
Stenetika87
Giuleika84
Komi84
Pigadia82
Thomeika72
Polilofo71
Veskukeika70
Apostoli69
Kamenitsa68
Zisimeika64
Neoxori62
Kapeli60
Karnari60
Agios Nikolaos57
Agios Konstadinos56
Flokas55
Logothetis52
Tsakonika51
Avgereika50
Paralia Kato Axeas49
Labreika48
Tsameika46
Katseteika43
Xaravgi43
Ioniki Akti41
Spaneika38
Profitis Elisseos37
Stathmos32
Ipsili Raxi32
Kandalos31
Akrotirio Araxu30
Kuneleika29
Palea Peristera28
Maneteika25
Suvaliotika25
Pimenoxori23
Vithulkas22
Galaneika20
Vraxneika17
Levkos17
Abelakia14
Kalogria12
Moni Agiu Nikolau8
Mazeika6
Moni Agias Marinis Maritsis2
Psevtika1

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Rural municipality · 1.1% of the area built up

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Deed prices

Official value: ≈ 705 €/m²

Range 500–900 €/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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625 €/m²

Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 15 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 05/10/2026

The municipality's public contracts by year

NSRF 2014–2020: 320 projects · €16 million
NSRF 2021–2027: 5 municipality projects · €7.4 million
Municipality contracts: 181 in 12 months · €3.1 million →

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Public contracts of West Achaea municipality by year
Year	Contracts	Amount	Largest category
2026 (to 09/10/2026)	128	€2.4 million	Construction work: €354 thousand
2025 (from 02/01/2025)	178	€4.3 million	Software package and information systems: €541 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 West Achaea municipality have?

2,072 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.

Which sector has the most businesses in West Achaea municipality?

The sector "Off-licences & tobacconists" has the most active businesses (178), followed by "Crops & farm services" (324).

How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in West Achaea municipality?

80.8 active businesses per 1,000 residents.

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Municipality of West Achaea

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