Municipality of Faistos
Agricultural and commercial municipality on the rise: 31 more companies in a year. For its 23,921 residents it has few: kiosks, furniture.
RefreshingData as of
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- 23,921 residents (2021 census) · Area: 411.4 km²
- active businesses
- 2,618
- companies opened in 12 months
- 58
- companies closed in 12 months
- 27
"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.
Net change +31109.4 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 118.9 · 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
- Crops & farm services6.4×232 businesses · 9.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5)
- Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials2.4×21 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers2.4×48 businesses · 2.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.9)
- Car parts & tyres2.2×16 businesses · 0.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
- Supermarkets & mini markets2.1×75 businesses · 3.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Kiosks & convenience stores0.47×5 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Furniture & homeware0.67×7 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 58 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Faistos municipality
105 sectorsEach 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.
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
- Crops & farm services 232
- Hotels & accommodation 193
- Restaurants & food 172opened5closedat least 17.2 / 1,000 res.
- Cafés & bars 115opened3closedat least 04.8 / 1,000 res.
- Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging 83
- Wholesale food, drink & farm produce 82openedat least 5closed33.4 / 1,000 res.
The bar next to each sector: green for those that opened, red for those that closed in 12 months.
All 105 sectors, in a table
In-depth analysis: Faistos
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 600–1,300 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 4% 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.
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: 216 projects · €13 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 1 municipality projects · €205 thousand
- Municipality contracts: 118 in 12 months · €5.3 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 71 | €3.4 million | Construction work: €2.2 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 135 | €9.4 million | Construction work: €6.2 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 09/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Δ.Ε.Υ.Α ΔΗΜΟΥ ΦΑΙΣΤΟΥ | 63 | €735 thousand |
| ΜΑΤΑΛΑ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΦΑΙΣΤΟΥ ΜΟΝΟΜΕΤΟΧΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ Α.Ε | 51 | €594 thousand |
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΟ ΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΦΑΙΣΤΟΥ | 3 | €16 thousand |
Seismic activity
Seismic activity in the municipality: Very 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.
Ground acceleration, the nearest active fault and earthquakes around an address are in the neighbourhood report. Neighbourhood report →
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Nearby municipalities
- Municipality of Faistos here109.4 / 1,000 res.2,618 active
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- Municipality of Amari38.1 / 1,000 res.212 active Comparewith Amari municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Syros-Ermoupoli118.1 / 1,000 res.2,495 active Comparewith Syros-Ermoupoli municipality
- Municipality of Markopoulo Mesogaias113.5 / 1,000 res.2,466 active Comparewith Markopoulo Mesogaias municipality
- Municipality of Faistos here109.4 / 1,000 res.2,618 active
- Municipality of West Lesvos104.4 / 1,000 res.2,581 active Comparewith West Lesvos municipality
- Municipality of Almopia102.0 / 1,000 res.2,546 active Comparewith Almopia municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Faistos municipality have?
2,618 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Faistos municipality?
The sector "Crops & farm services" has the most active businesses (775), followed by "Hotels & accommodation" (322).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Faistos municipality?
109.4 active businesses per 1,000 residents.