Municipality of Megara
Commercial and logistics municipality on the rise: 75 more companies in a year. For its 38,033 residents it has few: cafés, supermarkets.
RefreshingData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 38,033 residents (2021 census) · Area: 330.3 km²
- active businesses
- 2,663
- companies opened in 12 months
- 101
- companies closed in 12 months
- 26
- Apartments 202613 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 658 €/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 +7570.0 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 89.2 · 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
- Warehousing & transport support3.9×36 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Metalwork2.9×16 businesses · 0.4 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Car parts & tyres2.4×28 businesses · 0.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
- Livestock & animal farming2.3×35 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Wholesale vehicles & parts2.1×34 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Medical practices0.43×10 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.6) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Jewellers & watches0.53×10 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Electronics, computers & phones0.54×7 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Supermarkets & mini markets0.59×33 businesses · 0.9 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.5) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Cafés & bars0.62×83 businesses · 2.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 3.5) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 101 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Megara 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 141opened10closedat least 13.7 / 1,000 res.
- Haulage companies 98
- Wholesale food, drink & farm produce 84
- Cafés & bars 83opened9closedat least 22.2 / 1,000 res.
- Clothing & footwear 63opened7closedat least 11.7 / 1,000 res.
- Hairdressers & beauty 62openedat least 0closedat least 01.6 / 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: Megara
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 650–1,450 €/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.
658 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 13 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: 314 projects · €29 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 5 municipality projects · €4.7 million
- Municipality contracts: 185 in 12 months · €3.7 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 121 | €3.0 million | Construction work: €713 thousand |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 194 | €5.2 million | Construction work: €3.0 million |
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
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- Municipality of Mandra-Eidyllia81.9 / 1,000 res.1,459 active Comparewith Mandra-Eidyllia municipality
- Municipality of Megara here70.0 / 1,000 res.2,663 active
- Municipality of Salamina63.4 / 1,000 res.2,358 active Comparewith Salamina municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
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- Municipality of Penteli77.7 / 1,000 res.2,766 active Comparewith Penteli municipality
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- Municipality of Megara here70.0 / 1,000 res.2,663 active
- Municipality of Eordaia68.1 / 1,000 res.2,894 active Comparewith Eordaia municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Megara municipality have?
2,663 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 01/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Megara municipality?
The sector "Restaurants & food" has the most active businesses (256), followed by "Haulage companies" (187).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Megara municipality?
70.0 active businesses per 1,000 residents.