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Altare, Italy

Liguria · Italy

Altare is a small town in Liguria, Italy with a population of 2,068. Elevation: 1,306 ft (398 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,068 Population 419/sq mi density
1,306 ft Elevation 398 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
30.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$21,834 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$21,834 median income, 12.1% unemployment

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About Altare

Altare

Altare is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 45 km (28 mi) west of Genoa and about 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of Savona. As of 1 January 2009, it had a population of 2,160 and an area of 11.7 km2 (4.5 sq mi).

People

Population2,068
Density419/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,834
Unemployment12.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain30.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Population2,068
Population Density419 / sq mi
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Coordinates44.3357°, 8.3341°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLiguria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation30.1 inches (764 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$21,834

About Altare

Altare is a small town in Italy (Liguria) with a population of 2,068. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet (398 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Altare is $21,834, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 155 business establishments.

Income: Altare vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$21,834
71% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)155

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Altare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above Italy avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density419/sq mi
Coordinates44.3357°N, 8.3341°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below Italy avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,369 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 145 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 136 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 67 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 60 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 90 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 147 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 148 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 133 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 91 km
Oct 10, 1995 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy M4.7 135 km
Jun 23, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M4.7 145 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 56 km
Aug 13, 2019 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy M4.6 126 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 87 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 84 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 142 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 120 km
Oct 3, 2012 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy M4.5 129 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 58 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 112 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 39 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in

Altare has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Altare

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola primaria Altare - scuola media Brondi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Altare

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Digitalia - Ricordi 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Piemonte Sound cuneo, hits MP3 192 kbps
Linea Radio Savona hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Onda Ligure 101 albenga, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Altare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
All About Apple Museum
Casa museo Asger Jorn
Centro Esposizioni del MuDA
Collezione d'arte Sandro Pertini
Collezione del Centro Internazionale di Sperimentazioni Artistiche Marie Louise Jeanneret
Collezione Eredi Arturo Martini
Ecomuseo dei Terrazzamenti e della Vite
Ferrania Film Museum
Giardino Monumentale Fabbrica Pacetti Ernan
La Stella Collezione permanente di Arte Contemporanea
Museo Archeologico del Finale
Museo Archeologico Don Cesare Queirolo
Museo Archeologico Mario Fenoglio
Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Remo Pastori
Museo d'arte di Palazzo Gavotti
Museo del Mare
Museo del Santuario
Museo del Tesoro della Cattedrale
Museo dell'Arte Vetraria
Museo dell'Orologio da Torre "G.B. Bergallo"
Museo della Bicicletta
Museo della Ceramica Giuseppe Mazzotti
Museo della Ceramica Manlio Trucco
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo etnografico della Val Varatella
Museo Grotte Valdemino
Museo paleontologico Silvio Lai
Museo Preistorico della Valle Varatella
Museo Renata Cuneo
Museo Storico Archeologico di Savona
Nuovo Polo Museale Perrando
Pinacoteca Civica
Villa Albini
Villa Faraggiana

Libraries in Altare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliomediateca dell'Istituto Paolo Boselli0.0
Biblioteca Andrea Aonzo0.0
Biblioteca Centrale Barrili0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica "F.C. Rossi"0.0
Biblioteca Civica "F.lli Rosselli"0.0
Biblioteca Civica "Mario Borsalino"0.0
Biblioteca Civica Angiola Minella0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Boissano0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Borghetto SS0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Borgio Verezzi0.0
Biblioteca Civica Valloria0.0
Biblioteca decentrata Oltreletimbro0.0
Biblioteca dei Ragazzi0.0
Biblioteca dei Ragazzi Pupi Rolandi0.0
Biblioteca del Gruppo Speleologico Savonese0.0
Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile Savona0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto Internazionale di Studi Liguri - Sezione Sabazia0.0
Biblioteca della Civica Pinacoteca0.0
Biblioteca della Società Savonese di Storia Patria0.0
Biblioteca di Quartiere U Pregin0.0
Biblioteca Mediateca0.0
Biblioteca Pietro Costa0.0
Biblioteca San Lorenzo0.0
Biblioteca Sociale P. Poggi - Associazione Savonese A Campanassa0.0
Biblioteca Specializzata (ENPA)0.0
Biblioteca universitaria0.0
Bilblioteca civica Eugenio Montale0.0
Sala di Lettura Comunale0.0
U Pregin0.0

Farmers Markets in Altare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino ortofrutticolo
Mercato Civico
mercato coperto comunale
Mercato del Pesce
Mercato Giovedi

Restaurants in Altare

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Emma Pizzeria Steakhouse
K2
K3
La Churrascaria
La Forchetta d'Oro
La Vecchia Stazione
Ristorante Quintilio
Trattoria Locanda San Rocco

Cafes in Altare

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Rina

Cinemas in Altare

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cimema Roma Vallechiara

Monuments in Altare

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento CAI Altare

Castles in Altare

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forte Cascinotto
Forte di Monte Burot
Forte Tagliata
Forte Teggia

Train Stations in Altare

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altare

Gas Stations in Altare

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Europam

Banks in Altare

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca BPER

Breweries in Altare

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio dell'AltaVia
Fabbrica della Birra - Fiore
Il Birrificio di Savona

Stadiums & Teams in Altare

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Altare

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monesi di Triora 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Garéssio 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Nevoso 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Artesina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Marguareis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint Grée di Viola 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frabosa Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lurisia – Monte Pigna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sangiacomo Cardini 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Altare

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo AirportGOALarge Airport
Cuneo International AirportCUFMedium Airport
Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi Airfield-Medium Airport
Riviera Villanova d'Albenga International Airport-Medium Airport
Torino-Aeritalia Airport-Medium Airport
Alessandria Airfield-Small Airport
Alpi Marittime Airfield-Small Airport
Alta Langa Airfield-Small Airport
Astigiana Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Acqui Terme-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Francavilla Bisio-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Piovera-Small Airport
Beltrutta Airfield-Small Airport
Boglietto Airfield-Small Airport
Bosio Guido Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Cab Club"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Ondalba-Small Airport
Campo di volo Ploia-Small Airport
Castelnuovo Don Bosco Airfield-Small Airport
Città di Tortona Airfield-Small Airport
Country Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Giancarlo Filippi Airfield-Small Airport
Il Laghetto Airfield-Small Airport
Mantovana Airfield-Small Airport
Mezzana Bigli Airfield-Small Airport
Sant'Elia Airfield-Small Airport
Val Triversa Airfield-Small Airport
Voghera-Rivanazzano Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Altare

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cadibona
Ufficio Postale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Altare

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
Chiesa di Sant'Anna
Chiesa di Sant'Eugenio
Cimitero
Oratorio di San Rocco
Oratorio di San Sebastiano
Santa Libera
Svami Gitananda Ashram Marici

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Altare

What is the population of Altare?

Altare has a population of 2,068 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 419 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is Altare expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,834, 71% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Altare?

Altare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Altare?

The job market in Altare faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 155 business establishments in the area.

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