Area · Central Macedonia region
Municipality of Pavlos Melas
Logistics and construction municipality on the rise: 140 more companies in a year. For its 100,194 residents it has few: medical practices, jewellers.
RefreshingData as of
The figures are refreshed every month; you always see the latest version.- Same count as GEMI (General Commercial Registry), within 1%
- 100,194 residents (2021 census) · Area: 24.1 km²
- active businesses
- 6,706
- companies opened in 12 months
- 256
- companies closed in 12 months
- 116
- Apartments 202672 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 988 €/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 +14066.9 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 84.7 · 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
- Other building works2.5×77 businesses · 0.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
- Delivery services1.9×235 businesses · 2.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 1.2)
- Wholesale fuel1.7×25 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2)
- Scrap metal & recycling1.5×17 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Medical practices0.28×17 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.6) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Spas & massage0.33×6 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Psychologists0.34×6 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Jewellers & watches0.36×18 businesses · 0.2 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.5) · Where exactly are they missing? →
- Sporting goods0.37×8 businesses · 0.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.2) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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Sectors in Pavlos Melas 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
- Delivery services 235
- Restaurants & food 225
- Cafés & bars 205
- Construction companies 205
- Haulage companies 192openedat least 8closed11.9 / 1,000 res.
- Wholesale clothing, homeware & cosmetics 184
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: Pavlos Melas
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 700–1,300 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 33% 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.
988 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 72 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: 580 projects · €33 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 12 municipality projects · €30 million
- Municipality contracts: 242 in 12 months · €14 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 09/10/2026) | 167 | €11 million | Construction work: €4.9 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 234 | €10 million | Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy: €2.7 million |
Seismic activity
Seismic activity in the municipality: 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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- Municipality of Pavlos Melas here66.9 / 1,000 res.6,706 active
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Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Ilion79.3 / 1,000 res.6,658 active Comparewith Ilion municipality
- Municipality of Pavlos Melas here66.9 / 1,000 res.6,706 active
- Municipality of Kordelio-Evosmos65.1 / 1,000 res.6,854 active Comparewith Kordelio-Evosmos municipality
- Municipality of Kalamaria64.2 / 1,000 res.5,920 active Comparewith Kalamaria municipality
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Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Pavlos Melas municipality have?
6,706 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Pavlos Melas municipality?
The sector "Delivery services" has the most active businesses (371), followed by "Restaurants & food" (439).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Pavlos Melas municipality?
66.9 active businesses per 1,000 residents.