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Capracotta, Italy

Molise · Italy

Capracotta is a small town in Molise, Italy with a population of 872. Elevation: 4,662 ft (1,421 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
872 Population 18/sq mi density
4,662 ft Elevation 1,421 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,027 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
$18,027 median income, 12.4% unemployment

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People

Population872
Density18/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,027
Unemployment12.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Population872
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Coordinates41.8333°, 14.2658°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceMolise
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.2 inches (59 cm)
Median Household Income$18,027

About Capracotta

Capracotta is a small town in Italy (Molise) with a population of 872. The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet (1,421 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Capracotta is $18,027, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 65 business establishments.

Income: Capracotta vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,027
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)65

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Capracotta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates41.8333°N, 14.2658°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above Italy avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

861 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 95 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 133 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 51 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 52 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 121 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 145 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 122 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 82 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 105 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 127 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 108 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 135 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 116 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 101 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 98 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 105 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 97 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 117 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 124 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 4,000 113 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 113 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 41 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 109 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 91 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 112 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 113 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 127 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Capracotta has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Capracotta

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rai MP3 256 kbps
Radio Delta 1 atessa, pop MP3 128 kbps
Holy Forever Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Play Capital 60s, 70s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Ufita montecalvo irpino, news AAC+ 128 kbps
New Radio Network AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saba Sound pop, san salvo AAC+
Is Now Radio hot adult contemporary, isernia MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Capracotta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Bottega Orafa
Centro museale di documentazione e ricerca scientifica di paleontologia
La casa di Iadeva
La Ramera
leRotaie - Officina della Cultura - Molise
Mostra permanente sulla 'Ndocciata
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Iuvanum
Museo archeologico Santa Maria delle Monache
museo Charles Moulin
Museo Civico Archeologico Antonio De Nino
Museo Civico Aufidenate
Museo Civico di Fornelli
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo dei castelli d'Italia
Museo dei cuochi
Museo del Corpo Italiano Liberazione
Museo del merletto a tombolo
Museo dell'Orso Marsicano (MOM)
Museo della Ceramica Pasquale D'Alessandro
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Guerra
Museo della pietra "Chiara Marinelli"
Museo delle tradizioni contadine
Museo Etnografico di Bomba
Museo internazionale della campana
Museo Internazionale della Pesca a Mosca Stanislao Kuckiewicz
Museo Internazionale della Zampogna
Museo internazionale delle guerre mondiali
Museo naturalistico
Museo Naturalistico e Archeologico
Museo Nazionale del Paleolitico di Isernia
Presepe Portacatello

Libraries in Capracotta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Mario Novello"0.0

Hotels in Capracotta

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Capracotta

Restaurants in Capracotta

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Elfo
La Pineta - da Tony

Cafes in Capracotta

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baita Prato Gentile
Bar Di Rienzo

Gas Stations in Capracotta

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamoil

Banks in Capracotta

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adriatico

Breweries in Capracotta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Maltolento

Stadiums & Teams in Capracotta

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Capracotta

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Capracotta

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquino AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SelvaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie OlivolaSmall Airport
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"Small Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Capua AirportSmall Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Rains AirfieldSmall Airport
Umberto Nobile AirfieldSmall Airport
Vasto Flying FieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport
Volturno Fly AviosuperficieSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Capracotta

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Vincenzo Ferreri
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Cielo Assunta

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Capracotta

What is the population of Capracotta?

Capracotta has a population of 872 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

Is Capracotta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,027, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Capracotta?

Capracotta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 23.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Capracotta?

The job market in Capracotta faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 65 business establishments in the area.

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