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Capestrano, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Capestrano is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 698. Elevation: 1,526 ft (465 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
698 Population 50/sq mi density
1,526 ft Elevation 465 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
37.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,937 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
$16,937 median income, 14.0% unemployment

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People

Population698
Density50/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,937
Unemployment14.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Population698
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Coordinates42.2681°, 13.7678°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation37.1 inches (941 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$16,937

About Capestrano

Capestrano is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 698. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet (465 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Capestrano is $16,937, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Capestrano vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,937
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Capestrano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates42.2681°N, 13.7678°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
3% below Italy avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,392 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 36 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 69 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 120 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 106 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 110 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 58 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 113 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 81 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 59 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 115 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 25 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 105 km
Jul 21, 2013 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy M5.4 137 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 128 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 42 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 120 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 63 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 100 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 132 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 103 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 107 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 155 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 163 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 170 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 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Capestrano has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Capestrano

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Secondaria di primo grado U. Migliorati
Scuola Primaria Capestrano Cap.
Scuola dell'infanzia Capestrano
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Radio Stations near Capestrano

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rouge Italy MP3 320 kbps
Radio Parsifal italian pop, pescara MP3
16Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio L'Aquila 1 adult contemporary AAC+ 256 kbps
Radio Frequenza teramo, university radio AAC+ 96 kbps
RadiostART MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Capestrano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Michetti
Casa Museo Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino
Edolo Masci
Frantoio Fantasia
GAMuF - Gagliano Aterno Museo Fotografico
Museo 'Pier Luigi Calore'
Museo Acerbo delle Ceramiche di Castelli
Museo Archeologico
Museo Borbonico
Museo casa natale Ignazio Silone
Museo Civico "Pina di Roberto"
Museo civico archeologico Antonio De Nino
Museo civico di Sulmona
Museo Civico Diocesano
Museo d'arte sacra della Marsica
Museo dei Fossili e delle Ambre
Museo del Fiore
Museo Del Grano
Museo del Lupo
Museo dell'arte e della tecnologia confettiera
Museo dell'Olio
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della cultura della memoria di Fontecchio
Museo della Luna
Museo delle acque
Museo delle arti e tradizioni popolari
Museo delle Ceramiche di Castelli
Museo delle Corde Armoniche
Taverna ducale

Libraries in Capestrano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio de Angelis"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Mario Arpea0.0
Herbarium Apenninicum0.0
Mediateca Comunale0.0
Regione Abruzzo Centro Distrettuale0.0
Sala Polifunzionale "Pietro Di Nello"0.0

Farmers Markets in Capestrano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto Comunale
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa

Restaurants in Capestrano

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Collerotondo Restaurant
Ristomacelleria Tirino
Ristorante Il Castello
Terra di Solina

Cafes in Capestrano

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gelateria 77

Monuments in Capestrano

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai Caduti

Castles in Capestrano

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello Piccolomini
Palazzo Capponi
Palazzo Cataldi

Gas Stations in Capestrano

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrol Italia
Retitalia

Banks in Capestrano

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BPER Banca

Stadiums & Teams in Capestrano

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Ski Resorts Near Capestrano

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Roccaraso - Rivisondoli 0.0 $0
Campo Imperatore 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Ussita Frontignano 0.0 $0

Airports Near Capestrano

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Aviosuperfice TrontoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Il Pratone"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Villa Selva Air Park"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Pegaso Flying ClubSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Country"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo AlicoccoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Delta ClubSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Giovanni ZacciniSmall Airport
Costa del Monte Flying FieldSmall Airport
Frosinone Air BaseSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aquila–Preturo AirportSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pica AirfieldSmall Airport
Val Vibrata Flying FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Capestrano

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Capestrano

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Madonna del Rosario
Chiesa di San Biagio
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pace
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto
Convento di San Francesco

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 Capestrano

What is the population of Capestrano?

Capestrano has a population of 698 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 square miles.

Is Capestrano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,937, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Capestrano?

Capestrano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Capestrano?

The job market in Capestrano faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

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