Municipality of Ierapetra
Agricultural and commercial municipality on the rise: 27 more companies in a year. For its 27,338 residents it has few: kiosks, photographers.
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- 27,338 residents (2021 census) · Area: 557.5 km²
- active businesses
- 2,496
- companies opened in 12 months
- 57
- companies closed in 12 months
- 30
- Apartments 202617 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 1,371 €/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.
Net change +2791.3 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 services3.8×156 businesses · 5.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5)
- Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials3.6×36 businesses · 1.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Painters & decorators2.9×18 businesses · 0.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Flooring & tiles2.4×15 businesses · 0.5 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Souvenirs & folk art2.1×19 businesses · 0.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Kiosks & convenience stores0.25×3 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Photographers0.54×6 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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Sectors in Ierapetra 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
- Restaurants & food 170
- Crops & farm services 156opened9closedat least 15.7 / 1,000 res.
- Hotels & accommodation 124
- Cafés & bars 103
- Wholesale food, drink & farm produce 88opened9closedat least 33.2 / 1,000 res.
- Wholesale vehicles & parts 70openedat least 0closedat least 02.6 / 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: Ierapetra
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 500–1,300 €/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.
1,371 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 17 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: 196 projects · €18 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 8 municipality projects · €15 million
- Municipality contracts: 177 in 12 months · €6.9 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 31/10/2026) | 129 | €6.2 million | Construction work: €2.2 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 189 | €6.3 million | Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation: €3.4 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 31/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΟ ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΟ ΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΙΕΡΑΠΕΤΡΑΣ | 4 | €33 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 →
Similar municipalities
Nearby municipalities
- Municipality of Agios Nikolaos128.9 / 1,000 res.3,580 active Comparewith Agios Nikolaos municipality
- Municipality of Ierapetra here91.3 / 1,000 res.2,496 active
- Municipality of Sitia87.0 / 1,000 res.1,778 active Comparewith Sitia municipality
- Municipality of Oropedio Lasithi78.8 / 1,000 res.178 active Comparewith Oropedio Lasithi municipality
- Municipality of Viannos59.1 / 1,000 res.262 active Comparewith Viannos municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Malevizi92.1 / 1,000 res.2,371 active Comparewith Malevizi municipality
- Municipality of Ierapetra here91.3 / 1,000 res.2,496 active
- Municipality of Ilida84.7 / 1,000 res.2,487 active Comparewith Ilida municipality
- Municipality of Pangaio83.5 / 1,000 res.2,465 active Comparewith Pangaio municipality
- Municipality of Saronikos83.3 / 1,000 res.2,504 active Comparewith Saronikos municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Ierapetra municipality have?
2,496 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Ierapetra municipality?
The sector "Restaurants & food" has the most active businesses (286), followed by "Crops & farm services" (526).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Ierapetra municipality?
91.3 active businesses per 1,000 residents.