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Bessude, Italy

Sardinia · Italy

Bessude is a small town in Sardinia, Italy with a population of 428. Elevation: 1,467 ft (447 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
428 Population 9/sq mi density
1,467 ft Elevation 447 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,039 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
$18,039 median income, 13.6% unemployment

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People

Population428
Density9/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,039
Unemployment13.6%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Population428
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Coordinates40.5545°, 8.7275°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSardinia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (751 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$18,039

About Bessude

Bessude is a small town in Italy (Sardinia) with a population of 428. The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet (447 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Bessude is $18,039, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Bessude vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,039
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bessude enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 324 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area47.4 sq mi (122.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates40.5545°N, 8.7275°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Italy avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 5, 2009.

Apr 26, 2000 39 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M5.1 125 km
Mar 3, 2001 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy M4.8 114 km
Nov 7, 2001 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy M4.6 148 km
Apr 26, 2000 37 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.4 120 km
Jun 27, 2000 33 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M4.3 118 km
Feb 5, 2009 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.3 113 km
Apr 21, 2001 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 111 km
Feb 10, 2002 54 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 138 km
Apr 21, 1997 68 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.8 130 km
Dec 20, 2001 2 km NNW of Santu Lussurgiu, Italy M3.5 44 km
Jun 14, 2001 86 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.3 128 km
Oct 20, 2003 4 km SSE of Zonza, France M3.2 135 km
Jul 23, 2003 81 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.1 122 km
Jun 21, 1996 86 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.0 131 km
Sep 20, 2000 55 km WNW of Stintino, Italy M2.9 116 km
Aug 1, 2006 Sardinia, Italy M2.8 79 km
Apr 13, 2008 13 km S of Sari-Solenzara, France M2.8 141 km
Mar 28, 2008 13 km S of Porto-Vecchio, France M2.8 113 km
Apr 24, 2001 22 km SE of Sari-Solenzara, France M2.7 143 km
Apr 24, 2001 22 km SE of Sari-Solenzara, France M2.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in

Bessude has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Bessude

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Cuore italian music, italian pop MP3
Radio Barbagia nuoro, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio del Golfo italian oldies, modern MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bessude

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arte contemporanea fondazione Logudoruù
Bread Art Museum
Casa della Beata Elisabetta Sanna
Centro di Documentazione Pietrina Cossu in Ruggiu
Centro Documentale Casa Derosas
Centro Espositivo dell’Arte Contadina
Museo - Palazzo della Frumentaria
Museo Aligi Sassu
Museo Archeologico ed Etnografico
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Giovanni Antonio Sanna
Museo Casa Calvia
Museo Casa Natale Beata Edvige Carboni
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo civico archeologico di Bonorva
Museo d'arte contemporanea "Masedu"
Museo del Cavallo
Museo dell'arte del novecento e del contemporaneo
Museo della Brigata Sassari
Museo della Cita
Museo della Valle dei Nuraghi
Museo di Sorres
Museo Diocesano d’Arte Sacra
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico
Museo etnografico Francesco Bande
Museo Giudicale
Museo Maria Carta
Museo naturalistico del grifone
Museo Polivalente e Centro di Documentazione Codrongianos
Padiglione Eugenio Tavolara
Palazzo Baronale
Palazzo Solinas
Pinacoteca nazionale di Sassari

Libraries in Bessude

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Andrea Loriga0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonino Paba0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Gramsci0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Ruju0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Segni0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Barore Sassu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Candida Mara0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Cavalier Angelo Dettori0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Daniele Fiori0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Bessude0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Borutta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Lei0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Martis0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Don Piero Marras0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Emilio Lussu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Gianni Rodari0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giovanni Gavino Tolis0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Maria Cherchi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giovanni Spano0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Grazia Deledda0.0
Biblioteca comunale Luigi Piras0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Paolo Dettori0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Professor Pietrino Castagna0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Renato Loria0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Farina0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Sale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Stanis Ruinas0.0
Biblioteca Palazzo d'Usini0.0
Biblioteca Speleologica0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria di Sassari0.0
Casa Museo0.0

Farmers Markets in Bessude

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Civico
Mercato Civico
Mercato Piazzale Segni

Stadiums & Teams in Bessude

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bessude

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alghero-Fertilia AirportAHOMedium Airport
Aviosuperficie Chiusa-ZerfaliuSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SmeraldinaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie LoelleSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie StintinoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Torre FogheSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Ardara"Small Airport
Campo di Volo PlatamonaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo ThiesiSmall Airport
Campo di Volo ValledoriaSmall Airport
Il Volo AirfieldSmall Airport
Oristano-Fenosu AirportFNUSmall Airport
Pista Vasa AirfieldSmall Airport
Ulcor AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bessude

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Leonardo
Chiesa di San Martino
Chiesa di Santa Croce
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Natività

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 Bessude

What is the population of Bessude?

Bessude has a population of 428 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 47.4 square miles.

Is Bessude expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,039, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bessude?

Bessude enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bessude?

The job market in Bessude faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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