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Barrea, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Barrea is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 722. Elevation: 3,478 ft (1,060 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
722 Population 15/sq mi density
3,478 ft Elevation 1,060 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,909 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
$15,909 median income, 14.1% unemployment

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People

Population722
Density15/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,909
Unemployment14.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation3,478 ft (1,060 m)
Population722
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation3,478 ft (1,060 m)
Coordinates41.7554°, 13.9910°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall55.2 inches (140 cm)
Median Household Income$15,909

About Barrea

Barrea is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 722. The city sits at an elevation of 3,478 feet (1,060 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Barrea is $15,909, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Barrea vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,909
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.1%
292% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Barrea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,478 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Italy avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,478 ft (1,060 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates41.7554°N, 13.9910°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Italy avg
Snowfall 55.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

856 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 84 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 126 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 73 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 73 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 113 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 139 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 114 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 72 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 97 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 119 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 108 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 100 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 93 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 122 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 98 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 87 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 96 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 111 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 82 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 4,000 110 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 110 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 49 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 129 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 113 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 104 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 107 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 110 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 114 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Barrea has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Barrea

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rai MP3 256 kbps
Holy Forever Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antenna Verde AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Spazio Blu pop, top 40 AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Nuova Rete music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Barrea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium della civiltà safina
Centro di documentazione Ocriticum
Centro museale di documentazione e ricerca scientifica di paleontologia
Centro visite
La casa di Iadeva
leRotaie - Officina della Cultura - Molise
Museo archeologico Santa Maria delle Monache
museo Charles Moulin
Museo Civico Archeologico Antonio De Nino
Museo Civico Archeologico di Atina e della Valle di Comino
Museo Civico Aufidenate
Museo Civico di Fornelli
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo del camoscio
Museo del Corpo Italiano Liberazione
Museo del Lupo
Museo del merletto a tombolo
Museo dell'Acqua
Museo dell'Orso Marsicano (MOM)
Museo dell'uomo e della foresta
Museo della Guerra
Museo della Torre
Museo della Transumanza
Museo delle acque
Museo di storia locale
Museo Internazionale della Pesca a Mosca Stanislao Kuckiewicz
Museo Internazionale della Zampogna
Museo internazionale delle guerre mondiali
Museo naturalistico
Museo Naturalistico P.N.A.
Museo Nazionale del Paleolitico di Isernia
museo-laboratorio della zapogna
Presepe Portacatello
Sala dei pipistrelli
Spazio Museo Arte Sacra
Trasuta e sposa

Libraries in Barrea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale di Pettorano sul Gizio0.0
Biblioteca IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed0.0

Hotels in Barrea

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albergo ristorante La Poiana
Hotel Holidays

Restaurants in Barrea

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Locanda del forestiero
Per I Vicoli
Trattoria Taverna Del Lago

Cafes in Barrea

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gelateria

Monuments in Barrea

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldo Di Loreto

Castles in Barrea

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello Monumentale

Banks in Barrea

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca di Credito Cooperativo Roma Barrea

Breweries in Barrea

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Maltolento

Stadiums & Teams in Barrea

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Barrea

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Roccaraso - Rivisondoli 0.0 $0
Campo Imperatore 0.0 $0

Airports Near Barrea

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Grazzanise Air BaseMedium Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquino AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SelvaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Pegaso Flying ClubSmall Airport
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"Small Airport
Campo di Volo AmyclaeSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Giovanni ZacciniSmall Airport
Capua AirportSmall Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall Airport
Delta Club Napoli AirfieldSmall Airport
Frosinone Air BaseSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aquila–Preturo AirportSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Rains AirfieldSmall Airport
UFO AirfieldSmall Airport
Umberto Nobile AirfieldSmall Airport
Vasto Flying FieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport
Volturno Fly AviosuperficieSmall Airport

Post Offices in Barrea

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barrea

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Purgatorio
Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie
Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Tommaso

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 Barrea

What is the population of Barrea?

Barrea has a population of 722 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

Is Barrea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,909, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Barrea?

Barrea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 55.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Barrea?

The job market in Barrea faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

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