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Bolsena, Italy

Lazio · Italy

Bolsena is a small town in Lazio, Italy with a population of 3,468. Elevation: 1,148 ft (350 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,468 Population 75/sq mi density
1,148 ft Elevation 350 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,665 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
$17,665 median income, 12.7% unemployment

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About Bolsena

Bolsena

Bolsena is a town and comune of Italy, in the province of Viterbo in northern Lazio on the eastern shore of Lake Bolsena. It is 10 km (6 mi) north-north west of Montefiascone and 36 km (22 mi) north-west of Viterbo. The ancient Via Cassia, today's highway SR143, follows the lakeshore for some distance, passing through Bolsena. Bolsena is named "the city of the Eucharistic miracle" from which the solemnity of Corpus Domini had been extended to the whole Catholic Church.

People

Population3,468
Density75/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,665
Unemployment12.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Population3,468
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Coordinates42.6433°, 11.9851°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLazio
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (781 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$17,665

About Bolsena

Bolsena is a small town in Italy (Lazio) with a population of 3,468. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Bolsena is $17,665, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 260 business establishments.

Income: Bolsena vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,665
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)260

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bolsena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Area46.1 sq mi (119.3 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates42.6433°N, 11.9851°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,501 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.7 on May 8, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 116 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 99 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 83 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 102 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 86 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 99 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 98 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 82 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 82 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 128 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 113 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 105 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 80 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 100 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 82 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 104 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 111 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 82 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 115 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 7 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
February 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in

Bolsena has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Bolsena

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Hit FM - AAC+
AC3X Radio classical music AAC

Museums in Bolsena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Civitas
Antiquarium di Baschi
Casa di Santa Rosa
Chiesa di Santa Maria
Madonna del Latte
Mostra Contadina
Museo archeologico nazionale di Orvieto
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Tuscania
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Pietro e Turiddo Lotti
Museo Civita
Museo Claudio Faina
Museo dei Cicli Geologici - Il Golfo dei Cetacei
Museo del Brigantaggio
Museo del Colle del Duomo
Museo del costume farnesiano
Museo del Fiore
Museo del sodalizio dei facchini di santa Rosa
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Museo della Ceramica Medievale e Rinascimentale
Museo della città di Acquapendente
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo della Navigazione nelle Acque Interne
Museo della Navigazione nelle Acque Interne
Museo della Preistoria della Tuscia e della Rocca Farnese
Museo della ricerca archeologica di Vulci
Museo della Terra Latera
Museo Emilio Greco
Museo etnografico del cotto
Museo geologico e delle frane
Museo Naturalistico
Museo Nazionale Etrusco Rocca Albornoz
Museo Opera del Duomo - Palazzi Papali
Museo territoriale del Lago di Bolsena
MUVIS - Museo del Vino
Necropoli Etrusca del Crocifisso del Tufo
Orvieto sotterranea
Palazzo dei Priori
Viterbo Sotterranea

Libraries in Bolsena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio Storico Agostiniani0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Abate Giuseppe Cozza Luzi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale degli Ardenti0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Leopoldo Sandri0.0
Biblioteca comunale Luigi Fumi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Peppino Impastato0.0

Farmers Markets in Bolsena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Etimo
Mercatino dell'Usato di Viterbo & Tuscia

Hotels in Bolsena

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agriresort Le Porcine
Holiday
Hotel Columbus
Hotel Eden
Hotel Royal
Le Naiadi Park Hotel
Ludwig Boutique Hotel
Nazionale
Parkhotel Loriana
Platani
Zodiaco

Restaurants in Bolsena

27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

50 Special
al 3
Antica Trattoria del Corso
Bar del Porto
Casa Patrizia
Da Angela e Piero
da Guido
Da Picchietto
Il Gabbiano
Il Pinzale
Il podere del contadino
Il Toscaro
L'Osteria del Contadino
La Tavernetta
Lo Spigolo
Ortensia Ristopub
Osteria Del Borgo Dentro
Osteria Del Borgo Dentro
Pizza Planet's
Pizzeria San Rocca
Spiaggetta
Take Away Pizza
Take House
Tanaquilla
Tavola Calda
Tempio di Norzia
Trattoria Del Moro

Cafes in Bolsena

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Centrale
Bar del Corso
Caffellatte
Giardinetti
Insomnia Cafe'
La Pineta
Malaika Blu Bar
Oasi Bar Gelateria

Theatres in Bolsena

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Comunale San Francesco
Teatro Piccolo Cavour

Castles in Bolsena

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rocca Monaldeschi della Cervara

Gas Stations in Bolsena

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
IP
Total

Banks in Bolsena

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco di Credito Cooperativo di Pitigliano
Intesa Sanpaolo

Gyms in Bolsena

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Masters of Fitness

Breweries in Bolsena

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birra Gradolarum

Stadiums & Teams in Bolsena

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bolsena

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International AirportPEGLarge Airport
Rome Urbe Airport-Medium Airport
Siena-Ampugnano Airport-Medium Airport
Viterbo Airport-Medium Airport
Acquasparta Airfield-Small Airport
Alfina Airfield-Small Airport
Ali Libere-Small Airport
Alituscia Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Alvaro Leonardi"-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Alisoriano-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Carocci-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Delfina-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Fiano Romano-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie La Celsetta-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Ocria-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Roma-Nord-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Santa Bruna-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Santo Stefano-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Tucano-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Umiltà-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Valicella-Small Airport
Aviovitombola Ultralight Strip-Small Airport
Borgo Castelvecchio Airfield-Small Airport
Bracciano Air Base-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Aligubbio"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Palazzone di Narni"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aerdomus-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Bonsciano-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Calledro-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Chiusi Scalo-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Montalto di Castro-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Montefalco-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Poggio Primavera-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Sangermano-Small Airport
CdV Colibri-Small Airport
Ciannocio Airfield-Small Airport
Costa d'Argento Airfield-Small Airport
Delta Top Pegaso Airfield-Small Airport
Fly Sabina Airfield-Small Airport
Flying Buttero Airfield-Small Airport
Foligno Airfield-Small Airport
Francesco Cantelmo Airfield-Small Airport
Furbara Air Base-Small Airport
Grillo Casa Airfield-Small Airport
Molinella Airfield-Small Airport
Montecchio Podere Santa Apollonia Airfield-Small Airport
Montemelino Airfield-Small Airport
Monti della Tolfa Airfield-Small Airport
Panicarola Airfield-Small Airport
Pantalla Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bolsena

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bolsena

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica of Saint Christina
Chapel of the Miracle
Chiesa Madonna di Turona
Madonna dei Cacciatori
San Salvatore
Santa Maria del Giglio

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 Bolsena

What is the population of Bolsena?

Bolsena has a population of 3,468 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 46.1 square miles.

Is Bolsena expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,665, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bolsena?

Bolsena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.

How is the job market in Bolsena?

The job market in Bolsena faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 260 business establishments in the area.

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