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Brienza, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Brienza is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 2,731. Elevation: 2,339 ft (713 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,731 Population 106/sq mi density
2,339 ft Elevation 713 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,915 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
$17,915 median income, 12.7% unemployment

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About Brienza

Brienza

Brienza is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.

People

Population2,731
Density106/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,915
Unemployment12.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Population2,731
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Coordinates40.4775°, 15.6293°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.3 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$17,915

About Brienza

Brienza is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 2,731. The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet (713 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Brienza is $17,915, 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 205 business establishments.

Income: Brienza vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,915
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)205

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Brienza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°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 44.9 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,339 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,339 ft (713 m)
Area25.8 sq mi (66.9 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates40.4775°N, 15.6293°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Italy avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

600 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 35 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 58 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 143 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 74 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 128 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 135 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 116 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 30 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 83 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 81 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 80 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 85 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 96 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 132 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 59 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 149 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 34 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 100 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 73 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

9 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 4,000 109 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 109 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 144 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 128 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 150 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 114 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 142 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 11 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 109 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 132 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 149 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Brienza has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Brienza

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 Digiesse classic hits, hits 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 Brienza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Joe Petrosino
MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo del Paesaggio
MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo di Arte Contemporanea
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Biblioteca Lucana Angela Aiello
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo del Novecento Lucano
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo della Ceramica
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo di Arte Moderna
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Palazzo Santa Croce
MAM - Museo Michele Tedesco e dell'Ottocento Lucano
MIdA Museo Botanico
MIdA Museo Geologico
Museo Antiquarium Civico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu
Museo archeologico provinciale di Potenza
Museo Archeologico Sala Consilina
Museo Civico Montesano sulla Marcellana
Museo Civico Multimediale
Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari
Museo delle erbe e delle antiche coltivazioni
Museo didattico della pietra di Padula
Museo Diocesano San Pietro
Museo Salviano
Palazzo del Turismo e della Cultura
Pinacoteca provinciale di Potenza
Torre di Satriano

Libraries in Brienza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio di Stato di Potenza0.0
BiblioMediateca Comunale Giacomo Racioppi0.0
Bibliomediateca Provinciale0.0
Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - polo delle Scienze Umane0.0
Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - Polo Tecnico Scientifico0.0
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 per l'infanzia0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Professore Vincenzo Curcio0.0
Biblioteca della Deputazione di Storia Patria per la Lucania0.0
Biblioteca Nazionale0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale0.0
Libreria Senza Nome0.0
Soprintendenza archivistica per la Basilicata0.0

Farmers Markets in Brienza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino del sapori
Piazza Mercato

Castles in Brienza

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello Caracciolo

Gas Stations in Brienza

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
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Breweries in Brienza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hops!

Stadiums & Teams in Brienza

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Airports Near Brienza

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
Ali sul Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Altavillafly Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare Paestum-Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)-Small Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Falcone Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi da Peppe Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Scalea Airport-Small Airport
Sky Ufita Airfield-Small Airport

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 Brienza

What is the population of Brienza?

Brienza has a population of 2,731 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 25.8 square miles.

Is Brienza expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,915, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Brienza?

Brienza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brienza?

The job market in Brienza faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 205 business establishments in the area.

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