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Altamura, Italy
Apulia · Italy
Altamura is a mid-size city in Apulia, Italy with a population of 70,539. Elevation: 1,532 ft (467 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 70,539 |
| Population Density | 333 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8266°, 16.5495° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Apulia |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.9 inches (581 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,516 |
About Altamura
Altamura is a mid-size city in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 70,539. The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet (467 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Altamura vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,516 |
| 75% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.6% |
| 222% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,290 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Altamura
Altamura has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 573 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Area | 211.7 sq mi (548.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8266°N, 16.5495°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 137 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 115 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 142 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in |
Altamura has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Altamura
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| "CTE" Casa Tecnologie Emergenti Matera | University | - | , |
| Istituto Istruzione Superiore "G.B. PENTASUGLIA" | College | - | Visit → |
| Università della Basilicata, Campus Universitario | University | - | , |
| Università della Basilicata, Facoltà di Architettura | University | - | Visit → |
| Università SSML Mediazione Linguistica "Nelson Mandela" | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Altamura
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola Elementare "San Giovanni Bosco" | - | - | - | - |
| I.I.S.S. "Michele De Nora" | - | - | - | - |
| I.I.S.S. "Michele De Nora" | - | - | - | - |
| I.I.S.S. "Michele De Nora" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Altamura
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy Classical Radio | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Irene | 00s, 70s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Puglia | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO MI PIACI | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Manbassa | adult contemporary, lecce | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Laser | pisticci, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Radiosa | electronica, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Multiradio | adult contemporary, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenna Network | classic hits, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Giulia | canosa di puglia, italian pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RCS Bisceglie | dance, italian pop | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Altamura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cisterna | ||||
| Casa grotta C’era una volta | ||||
| Casa Grotta del Casalnuovo | ||||
| Casa Grotta nei Sassi | ||||
| Casa Noha | ||||
| Centro Visita Uomo di Altamura | ||||
| Flying Stones | ||||
| Ipogeo MateraSum | ||||
| La Casa di Ortega | ||||
| Madonna delle virtù | ||||
| MUdeSCA - Museo dello Scavo | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altamura | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola | ||||
| Museo Arte Presepiale Antonio Colonna | ||||
| Museo Del Pane | ||||
| Museo del Pane di Vito Forte | ||||
| Museo del pane Matera | ||||
| Museo e Biblioteca Ettore Pomarici Santomasi | ||||
| Museo Laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo Nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata | ||||
| Musma | ||||
| Palazzo Baldassarre - Museo dell'Uomo di Altamura | ||||
| Palazzo dell'Arcivescovado | ||||
| Palazzo Pomarici | ||||
| TAM - Tower Art Museum | ||||
| TAM - Tower Art Museum | ||||
| Visit center - naturalistic museum |
Libraries in Altamura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agorateca, Biblioteca di Comunità | 0.0 | |||||
| Agorateca, Biblioteca di Comunità | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Giovanni Colonna" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Finia | 0.0 | |||||
| Palazzo dell'Annunziata | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinno Libreria Cartoleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Altamura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato di Piccianello | |||||
| Samac Srl |
Hotels in Altamura
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Altamura
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Altamura
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Altamura
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Altamura
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Altamura
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Altamura
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Altamura
19 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Altamura
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Altamura
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Altamura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birfoot Birrificio |
Stadiums & Teams in Altamura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Altamura
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport | BRI | Large Airport |
| Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Canale Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ali sul Castello Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batfly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari | - | Small Airport |
| Enrico Mattei Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falcone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grumentum Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Quercia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Natile Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paretano Fly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pisticci Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Policoro Saline Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Altamura
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Calia Vincenza | ||
| Centro Polivalente di Riabilitazione Frangi | ||
| Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri | ||
| Imparola Centro Riabilitativo |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Altamura
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sassi di Matera |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Altamura
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cattedrale Santa Maria Assunta | |
| Chiesa del Carmine | |
| Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore | |
| Chiesa del Santissimo Rosario di Pompei | |
| Chiesa della Santissima Trinità | |
| Chiesa della Trasfigurazione | |
| Chiesa di San Biagio | |
| Chiesa di San Nicola dei Greci | |
| Chiesa di Santa Chiara | |
| Chiesa di Santa Lucia | |
| Chiesa e chiostro di Santa Teresa | |
| Chiesa San Domenico | |
| Chiesa Santa Maria del Carmine | |
| COMPLESSO IPOGEO DI SAN MICHELE DELLE GROTTE | |
| Parrocchia Madonna del Rosario | |
| Parrocchia Sacro Cuore di Gesù | |
| Parrocchia San Giovanni Bosco | |
| Parrocchia San Michele Arcangelo | |
| Parrocchia Sant' Anna | |
| Parrocchia Sant'Agostino e Santa Maria della Santità |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Altamura
62 places within 15 km
- • Campanile di Belmonte
- • COMPLESSO IPOGEO DI SAN MICHELE DELLE GROTTE
- • Complesso rupestre delle Sette Camere
- • Orme di dinosauri (chiusa al pubblico)
- • Parco Archeologico Botromagno
- + 4 more
- • Castello Svevo
- • Grave del Pulo
- • Grotta del colombo
- • Grotta dell'Imbroglio
- • Grotta dell'orco
- • Grotta di Lamalunga
- + 1 more
- • Bastione Medioevale
- • Monte Belvedere
- • Monte Carbone
- • Monte Castiglione
- • Monte Chiancaro
- • Monte Cucco
- + 21 more
- • Iazzo
- • Iazzo Censo
- • Iazzo Sant'Angelo in Criptis
- • Masseria Gravattale
- • Masseria Lama la Grotte
- + 3 more
- • Parco avventura - Tree climbing
- • Belvedere
- • Belvedere
- • Belvedere delle grandi Gravi.
- • Belvedere Pulicchio di Gravina
- • Belvedere Pulo di Altamura
- + 4 more
- • Recinto animali forestale
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What is the population of Altamura?
Altamura has a population of 70,539 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 333 people per square mile, spread across 211.7 square miles.
Is Altamura expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,516, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Altamura?
Altamura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches.
How is the job market in Altamura?
The job market in Altamura faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 5,290 business establishments in the area.