Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands
Tourist and business municipality on the rise: 312 more companies in a year. For its 67,112 residents it has few: household appliances, psychologists.
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- 67,112 residents (2021 census) · Area: 258.4 km²
- active businesses
- 11,859
- companies opened in 12 months
- 477
- companies closed in 12 months
- 165
- Apartments 202622 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 1,453 €/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 +312176.7 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 176.8 · 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
- Boat rentals11.0×105 businesses · 1.6 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Souvenirs & folk art9.0×197 businesses · 2.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
- Car rentals7.2×216 businesses · 3.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Travel agencies6.6×231 businesses · 3.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5)
- Hotels & accommodation6.1×1,926 businesses · 28.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Household appliances0.64×11 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Psychologists0.76×9 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 477 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands 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
- Hotels & accommodation 1,926
- Restaurants & food 800
- Cafés & bars 425
- Construction companies 418
- Property owners & landlords 315opened81closedat least 184.7 / 1,000 res.
- Clothing & footwear 239
The bar next to each sector: green for those that opened, red for those that closed in 12 months.
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In-depth analysis: Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 700–3,900 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 7% 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.
1,453 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 22 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 2021–2027: 10 municipality projects · €21 million
- Municipality contracts: 165 in 12 months · €21 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 31/10/2026) | 112 | €20 million | Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services: €12 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 192 | €9.3 million | Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services: €3.3 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 31/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΣΧΟΛΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΤΡΟΠΗ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΟΒΑΘΜΙΑΣ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΥ ΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗΣ ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΠΟΝΤΙΩΝ ΝΗΣΩΝ | 1 | €8 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 Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands here176.7 / 1,000 res.11,859 active
- Municipality of Northern Corfu132.8 / 1,000 res.2,295 active Comparewith Northern Corfu municipality
- Municipality of Igoumenitsa126.8 / 1,000 res.3,258 active Comparewith Igoumenitsa municipality
- Municipality of Southern Corfu100.4 / 1,000 res.1,480 active Comparewith Southern Corfu municipality
- Municipality of Filiates55.5 / 1,000 res.352 active Comparewith Filiates municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands here176.7 / 1,000 res.11,859 active
- Municipality of Amarusio166.5 / 1,000 res.11,962 active Comparewith Amarusio municipality
- Municipality of Chania135.4 / 1,000 res.15,077 active Comparewith Chania municipality
- Municipality of Glyfada121.2 / 1,000 res.10,858 active Comparewith Glyfada municipality
- Municipality of Kallithea119.9 / 1,000 res.11,700 active Comparewith Kallithea municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands municipality have?
11,859 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands municipality?
The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (2,825), followed by "Restaurants & food" (1,531).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands municipality?
176.7 active businesses per 1,000 residents.