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Bella, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Bella is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 2,539. Elevation: 2,172 ft (662 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,539 Population 61/sq mi density
2,172 ft Elevation 662 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
32.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,098 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
$15,098 median income, 12.7% unemployment

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About Bella

Bella

"Bella ciao" is an anti-Nazi and anti-fascist Italian folk song dedicated to the partisans of the Italian resistance, who fought against the occupying troops of Nazi Germany and the collaborationist fascist forces during the liberation of Italy.

People

Population2,539
Density61/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,098
Unemployment12.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation2,172 ft (662 m)
Population2,539
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation2,172 ft (662 m)
Coordinates40.7606°, 15.5410°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation32.5 inches (825 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$15,098

About Bella

Bella is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 2,539. The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet (662 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Bella is $15,098, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 190 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$15,098
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)190

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,172 ft (662 m)
Area41.6 sq mi (107.6 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates40.7606°N, 15.5410°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below Italy avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

674 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 127 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 19 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 121 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 89 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 106 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 127 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 147 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 113 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 19 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 136 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 112 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 124 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 107 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 114 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 96 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 126 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 120 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 66 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 4 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 94 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 94 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 122 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 82 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 109 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 29 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 94 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 118 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in

Bella has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Bella

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo Mario Pagano - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bella

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ritmo 80 80s AAC 64 kbps
Radio Buon Consiglio catholic, christian MP3 128 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

Museums in Bella

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
C.E.R.A
Casa natale di Carmine Crocco
Casa natale S. Gerardo Maiella
MIdA Museo Botanico
MIdA Museo Geologico
Museo Antiquarium Civico
Museo archeologico nazionale del melfese
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Muro Lucano
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Volcei
Museo Civico "Palazzo Donadoni"
Museo della civiltà contadina e artigiana
Museo di Storia Naturale del Vulture
Museo Diocesano
Museo Salviano
Torre di Satriano

Libraries in Bella

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Biomedica IRCCS CROB0.0
Biblioteca centralizzata CNR dell'Area della ricerca di Potenza0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Nicola Lamattina"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Francesco Antonio Cappone0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Professore Vincenzo Curcio0.0

Farmers Markets in Bella

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino del sapori
Piazza Mercato

Gas Stations in Bella

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851843049

Stadiums & Teams in Bella

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bella

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOGMedium Airport
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
Ali sul Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Altavillafly Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie del Sole-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare Paestum-Small Airport
Batfly Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)-Small Airport
Falcone Airfield-Small Airport
Fly and Go Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi da Peppe Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Sky Ufita Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bella

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santa Maria Assunta
Santa Maria delle Grazie

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 Bella

What is the population of Bella?

Bella has a population of 2,539 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 41.6 square miles.

Is Bella expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,098, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bella?

Bella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bella?

The job market in Bella faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 190 business establishments in the area.

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