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Capaccio, Italy

Campania · Italy

Capaccio is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 1,827. Elevation: 1,375 ft (419 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,827 Population 35/sq mi density
1,375 ft Elevation 419 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
52.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,462 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
$15,462 median income, 12.5% unemployment

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About Capaccio

Capaccio

Capaccio Paestum is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. The ruins of the ancient Greek city of Paestum lie within borders of the comune.

People

Population1,827
Density35/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,462
Unemployment12.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Population1,827
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Coordinates40.4244°, 15.0798°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation52.9 inches (1,342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,462

About Capaccio

Capaccio is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 1,827. The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet (419 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Capaccio is $15,462, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Capaccio vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,462
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Capaccio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 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 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area52.3 sq mi (135.5 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates40.4244°N, 15.0798°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 146 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 149 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 70 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 88 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 130 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 110 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 100 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 122 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 116 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 82 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 67 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 85 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 80 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 67 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 87 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 51 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 142 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 135 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 82 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 51 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 71 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 71 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 130 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 125 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 147 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 37 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 71 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 91 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 106 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 182 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
February 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in

Capaccio has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Capaccio

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DumDUM indie rock, instrumental MP3 320 kbps
Romantica Radio (RomanticaRadio Web) 60's, 60s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Punto Nuovo cesinali, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cava New Generation - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bussola 24 (RadioBussola, RadioBussola24) calcio, cronaca MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alfa Lab - MP3 128 kbps
RadioGs - MP3

Museums in Capaccio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acceso al Museo Provincial
C'è
Castello Vargas-Machucha
Catacombe della Confraternita dei cinturati di Santa Maria del Soccorso
Convento di San Francesco dei frati minori
Hangar Museo
MOA Museum of Operation Avalanche
Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele
Museo archeologico nazionale di Paestum
Museo archeologico nazionale di Pontecagnano
Museo della Bufala e della Mozzarella
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Memoria e della Pace
Museo Diocesano
Museo La Fornace
Museo Materiali Minimi d’Arte Contemporanea
Museo narrante del santuario di Hera Argiva alla foce del Sele
Museo Paleontologico del Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano
Palazzo Civico delle Arti

Libraries in Capaccio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "L. Da Vinci"0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "S. Angelluzzi"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Alfonso Gatto0.0
Biblioteca parrocchiale Santa Maria a Mare0.0

Farmers Markets in Capaccio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato della frutta e verdura
Mercato Ortofrutticolo Giornaliero
Mercato settimanale di Casal Velino

Hotels in Capaccio

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel e Casa di Riposo per Anziani Excelsior
Ristorante Hotel Moraluna

Cafes in Capaccio

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Sofia

Monuments in Capaccio

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Torre dell'orologio

Gas Stations in Capaccio

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carburanti StarOil

Stadiums & Teams in Capaccio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Capaccio

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
Altavillafly Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie del Sole-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare Paestum-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"-Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)-Small Airport
Centro Volo Campania-Small Airport
Oasi da Peppe Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Rains Airfield-Small Airport
Scalea Airport-Small Airport
Sky Ufita Airfield-Small Airport
Volturno Fly Aviosuperficie-Small Airport

Post Offices in Capaccio

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Capaccio

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Pietro
Convento Sant'Antonio

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 Capaccio

What is the population of Capaccio?

Capaccio has a population of 1,827 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 52.3 square miles.

Is Capaccio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,462, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Capaccio?

Capaccio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches.

How is the job market in Capaccio?

The job market in Capaccio faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

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