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Cancellara, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Cancellara is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 1,312. Elevation: 2,231 ft (680 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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1,312 Population 18/sq mi density
2,231 ft Elevation 680 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,603 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,603 median income, 13.1% unemployment

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About Cancellara

Cancellara

Cancellara is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni of Acerenza, Avigliano, Oppido Lucano, Pietragalla, Tolve, Vaglio Basilicata.

People

Population1,312
Density18/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,603
Unemployment13.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Population1,312
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Coordinates40.7307°, 15.9247°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (556 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,603

About Cancellara

Cancellara is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 1,312. The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet (680 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Cancellara is $16,603, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 98 business establishments.

Income: Cancellara vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,603
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cancellara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Area74.7 sq mi (193.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates40.7307°N, 15.9247°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

670 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 147 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 14 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 141 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 78 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 139 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 95 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 M5.2 148 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 14 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 117 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 145 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 113 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 117 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 131 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 119 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 119 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 37 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 148 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 110 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 4,000 127 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 127 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 138 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 149 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 93 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 121 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 44 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 127 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 151 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in

Cancellara has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Cancellara

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Italy Classical Radio classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Irene 00s, 70s MP3 256 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
Radio Giulia canosa di puglia, italian pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cancellara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa natale di Carmine Crocco
Casa-Museo dalla Civiltà Contadina
Centro del gusto
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venosa
Museo archeologico provinciale di Potenza
Museo delle Antiche Genti di Lucania
Museo Raffaele De Cesare
Museo Utopia
Palazzo del Turismo e della Cultura
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico
Pinacoteca D'Errico
Pinacoteca provinciale di Potenza

Libraries in Cancellara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio di Stato di Potenza0.0
Bibliomediateca Provinciale0.0
Biblioteca Biomedica IRCCS CROB0.0
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 comunale per l'infanzia0.0
Biblioteca della Deputazione di Storia Patria per la Lucania0.0
Biblioteca Nazionale0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale0.0
Libreria Senza Nome0.0
Palazzo Muscio-Messina0.0
Soprintendenza archivistica per la Basilicata0.0

Farmers Markets in Cancellara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area mercato
Mercato della frutta
Mercato della frutta
Piazza Margherita

Castles in Cancellara

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Cancellara

Breweries in Cancellara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hops!

Stadiums & Teams in Cancellara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cancellara

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOGMedium Airport
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Batfly AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Falcone AirfieldSmall Airport
Fly and Go AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cancellara

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella di San Rocco
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
Chiesa di Santa Caterina di Alessandria
Chiesa Madre Santa Maria del Carmine

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 Cancellara

What is the population of Cancellara?

Cancellara has a population of 1,312 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 74.7 square miles.

Is Cancellara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,603, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cancellara?

Cancellara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.

How is the job market in Cancellara?

The job market in Cancellara faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

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