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Acerenza, Italy
Basilicate · Italy
Acerenza is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 2,214. Elevation: 2,733 ft (833 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Acerenza
Acerenza is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 2,214 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,733 ft (833 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7939°, 15.9381° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Basilicate |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.9 inches (556 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $16,997 |
About Acerenza
Acerenza is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 2,214. The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet (833 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Acerenza vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $16,997 |
| 77% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.2% |
| 239% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 166 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,733 ft (833 m) |
| Area | 111.0 sq mi (287.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7939°N, 15.9381°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1631 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | 5.0 m | 4,000 | 127 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 127 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 144 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 87 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 115 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 127 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 127 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 152 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in |
Acerenza has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.9").
Radio Stations near Acerenza
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy Classical Radio | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ritmo 80 | 80s | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Irene | 00s, 70s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Color | hits, musica italiana | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Potenza Centrale | italian pop, pop | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Selene | adult contemporary, corato | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO TOUR | anni 70, anni 80 | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Carina | adult contemporary, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ruoti | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Altamura Uno | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio New Sound | hits, musica italiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Giulia | canosa di puglia, italian pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio TRC | cerignola, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Acerenza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquarium parrocchiale | ||||
| Casa-Museo dalla Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Centro del gusto | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venosa | ||||
| Museo archeologico provinciale di Potenza | ||||
| Museo delle Antiche Genti di Lucania | ||||
| Museo Raffaele De Cesare | ||||
| Museo Utopia | ||||
| Palazzo del Turismo e della Cultura | ||||
| Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico | ||||
| Pinacoteca D'Errico | ||||
| Pinacoteca provinciale di Potenza |
Libraries in Acerenza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivio di Stato di Potenza | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliomediateca Provinciale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - polo delle Scienze Umane | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - Polo Tecnico Scientifico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca centralizzata CNR dell'Area della ricerca di Potenza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Annita Stingone | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale per l'infanzia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Deputazione di Storia Patria per la Lucania | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nazionale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Provinciale | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Senza Nome | 0.0 | |||||
| Palazzo Muscio-Messina | 0.0 | |||||
| Soprintendenza archivistica per la Basilicata | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Acerenza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area mercato | |||||
| Mercato della frutta | |||||
| Mercato della frutta | |||||
| Piazza Margherita |
Train Stations in Acerenza
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Acerenza
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Acerenza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hops! |
Stadiums & Teams in Acerenza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Acerenza
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amendola Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Foggia Gino Lisa Airport | FOG | Medium Airport |
| Ali sul Castello Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batfly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino) | - | Small Airport |
| Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari | - | Small Airport |
| Enrico Mattei Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falcone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fly and Go Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grumentum Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Quercia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pantano Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pisticci Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Policastro Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Acerenza
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Italiane |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Acerenza
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cattedrale di Acerenza | |
| Chiesa del Purgatorio | |
| Chiese San Biagio |
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What is the population of Acerenza?
Acerenza has a population of 2,214 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 111.0 square miles.
Is Acerenza expensive to live in?
The median household income is $16,997, 77% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Acerenza?
Acerenza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.
How is the job market in Acerenza?
The job market in Acerenza faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 166 business establishments in the area.