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Municipality of Karystos

Tourist and commercial municipality on the rise: 20 more companies in a year. For its 11,903 residents it has few: tutoring centres.

active businesses
1,237
companies opened in 12 months
29
companies closed in 12 months
9
Apartments 202614 deeds to 01/10/2026
889 €/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.

Liveliness41/100Below averageTopognosia Index · #158 of the 266 large municipalitiesCharacterTourism & hospitality & Trade5.9× earthworks3.2× building materials3.0× doorscompared with the national average, per residentSeismic activityLow
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Net change +20103.9 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

  • Earthworks5.9×37 businesses · 3.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)
  • Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies3.2×31 businesses · 2.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.8)
  • Doors & windows3.0×19 businesses · 1.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)
  • Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers2.6×26 businesses · 2.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.9)
  • Food & drink production2.4×20 businesses · 1.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.7)

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    Sectors in Karystos 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 122opened4closed110.2 / 1,000 res.
    2. Hotels & accommodation 88opened11closedat least 27.4 / 1,000 res.
    3. Warehousing & transport support 81opened3closed06.8 / 1,000 res.
    4. Off-licences & tobacconists 60openedat least 0closed05.0 / 1,000 res.
    5. Cafés & bars 56openedat least 1closed04.7 / 1,000 res.
    6. Wholesale fuel 56openedat least 0closedat least 04.7 / 1,000 res.

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

    Stands outBoat rentals5× the typical municipality's density Most new ones, proportionallyConstruction companies12 new in 12 months, 15% of its active ones
    All 105 sectors, in a table
    Sectors in Karystos municipality.
    SectorActiveOpened (companies)Closed (companies)Per 1,000 res.× typical
    Restaurants & food1224117.051.6×
    Hotels & accommodation8811at least 211.343.1×
    Warehousing & transport support81306.812.4×
    Off-licences & tobacconists60at least 005.041.1×
    Cafés & bars56at least 1011.591.3×
    Wholesale fuel56at least 0at least 04.701.4×
    Wholesale machinery & equipment553at least 04.621×
    Business support: office, conferences, collections & packaging42at least 103.531.1×
    Earthworks37at least 107.902.9×
    Haulage companies34at least 005.461.4×
    Building materials, hardware & plumbing supplies313313.192.6×
    Bakeries & patisseries28at least 005.711.3×
    Supermarkets & mini markets28at least 005.461.2×
    Clothing & footwear27at least 0at least 04.621.3×
    Delivery services27002.271.4×
    Butchers, greengrocers & fishmongers26004.701.4×
    Hairdressers & beauty22012.021.2×
    Car repair shops22003.111.3×
    Fabrics & textiles22001.851×
    Construction companies211236.551.6×
    Taxis20001.682.1×
    Food & drink production20at least 005.041.8×
    Doors & windows19001.681.2×
    Car dealers19001.601.3×
    Wholesale metals, chemicals & other raw materials19001.600.9×
    Crops & farm services19at least 004.120.5×
    Souvenirs & folk art18at least 001.512×
    Engineers16332.941.5×
    Hardware & paint16309.661.9×
    Printers16at least 001.341.7×
    Marketing, market research & PR16at least 011.341.8×
    Arts, theatre & culture16at least 001.341.5×
    Electricians15301.931×
    Property management15101.261.7×
    Wholesale food, drink & farm produce153011.261.5×
    Solar & renewable energy14001.180.3×
    Architecture firms14031.181.6×
    Pets & pet shops14001.181.6×
    Livestock & animal farming14005.213×
    Property owners & landlords14at least 023.281.6×
    Plumbing, heating & air conditioning13343.281.3×
    Insurance agencies13001.601.1×
    Accounting firms12001.011.1×
    Boat rentals11at least 000.925×
    Scrap metal & recycling11000.922×
    Carpentry9at least 002.271.5×
    Event organisers9000.761×
    Specialised building works (demolition, insulation, plastering, roofing)9325.962×
    Spas & massage8100.671.5×
    Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics83at least 17.061.5×
    Kiosks & convenience stores7at least 001.011×
    Flooring & tiles7303.283.2×
    Perfumeries & cosmetics7at least 013.441.1×
    Household appliances7at least 0at least 03.191.3×
    Metalwork7000.590.7×
    Parking & roadside assistance7000.591.5×
    Wholesale vehicles & parts7at least 003.531.4×
    Pharmacies6at least 001.180.9×
    Estate agents6002.181.9×
    Tutoring centres & schools6at least 011.851×
    Petrol stations6001.510.9×
    IT & software6at least 201.511.2×
    Security companies6at least 000.500.6×
    Furniture & homeware63at least 05.541.5×
    Jewellers & watches6at least 002.861.6×
    Bookshops & stationers6at least 002.521.2×
    Heating oil, firewood & LPG60at least 02.771.2×
    Electronics & computer repair6000.500.7×
    Travel agencies5at least 001.091.6×
    Business consultants5at least 001.930.9×
    Advertising agencies5at least 001.181.6×
    Car parts & tyres5002.861×
    Concrete works5at least 001.512.4×
    Florists5000.420.5×
    Opticians5at least 000.421.6×
    Refrigeration technicians5at least 000.420.8×
    Machinery repair & installation5402.271.1×
    Design: graphic, interior & product5100.421.7×
    Photographers4001.432.4×
    OPAP betting shops4000.341×
    Other building works4at least 043.441.8×
    Sporting goods4at least 0at least 02.691.4×
    Olive mills4000.340.9×
    Goldsmiths & jewellery making4000.341.8×
    Motorcycles40at least 00.761.4×
    Funeral homes4000.341.6×
    Gardening & landscaping4at least 000.340.5×
    Trade agents & general wholesale4423.110.9×
    Cleaning companies3at least 032.521.1×
    Courier companies3000.250.5×
    Car rentals3at least 001.341.7×
    Painters & decorators3at least 021.762.3×
    Driving schools3000.251.2×
    Psychologists3000.251.1×
    Electronics, computers & phones30at least 02.101.4×
    Dry cleaners & laundries3000.250.6×
    Physiotherapists3000.251×
    Veterinary clinics0000.000×
    Financial advisers0010.000×
    Gymsat least 110at least 0.08at least 0.08
    Medical practicesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Dental practicesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Nurseriesat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Tailors & alterationsat least 000at least 0.00at least 0.00
    Music & dance schoolsat least 100at least 0.08at least 0.08

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    Deed prices

    Range 500–1,100 €/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.

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    889 €/m²

    Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 14 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

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    Public contracts of Karystos municipality by year
    YearContractsAmountLargest category
    2026 (to 09/10/2026)217€2.4 millionConstruction work: €632 thousand
    2025 (from 02/01/2025)288€8.0 millionConstruction work: €5.3 million

    Seismic activity

    Seismic activity in the municipality: Low.

    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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    Frequently asked questions

    How many active businesses does Karystos municipality have?

    1,237 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.

    Which sector has the most businesses in Karystos municipality?

    The sector "Restaurants & food" has the most active businesses (203), followed by "Hotels & accommodation" (135).

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

    103.9 active businesses per 1,000 residents.

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