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Carasco, Italy

Liguria · Italy

Carasco is a small town in Liguria, Italy with a population of 1,439. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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1,439 Population 369/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
59.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$20,859 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
$20,859 median income, 10.2% unemployment

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About Carasco

Carasco

Carasco is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of Genoa in the Val Fontanabuona.

People

Population1,439
Density369/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$20,859
Unemployment10.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain59.4 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population1,439
Population Density369 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates44.3498°, 9.3457°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLiguria
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation59.4 inches (1,510 mm)
Annual Snowfall33.7 inches (86 cm)
Median Household Income$20,859

About Carasco

Carasco is a small town in Italy (Liguria) with a population of 1,439. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Carasco is $20,859, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 108 business establishments.

Income: Carasco vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$20,859
72% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Carasco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 283 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 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below Italy avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates44.3498°N, 9.3457°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above Italy avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,801 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 4, 2025.

May 29, 2012 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M5.8 149 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 145 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 124 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 67 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 140 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 140 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 61 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 56 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 90 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 69 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 40 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 91 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 149 km
May 20, 2012 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.9 150 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 110 km
Feb 21, 1998 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy M4.8 127 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 140 km
May 29, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M4.8 141 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 92 km
Jun 23, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M4.7 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 111 km
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake 56 146 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake 132 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake 117 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 6.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 5.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 9.3 in Wettest
November 44°F (6°C) 8.2 in
December 38°F (4°C) 6.2 in

Carasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Carasco

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria
Secondaria "Luigi Bacigalupo"
Istituto Comprensivo Valli e Carasco
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Radio Stations near Carasco

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Italia Dance Music dance, electronica AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Babboleo adult contemporary, pop MP3
Babboleo Suono 1960s, 1970s MP3
RADIO NOSTALGIA LIGURIA MP3 256 kbps
Radio 19 genova, news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Aldebaran musica italiana, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jeans (FR) MP3

Museums in Carasco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa museo Cristoforo Colombo
Casermetta Museo del bosco
Centro visite Batterie
Cimitero
Ecomuseo dell'Ardesia - La Via della Pietra Nera
Galleria Rizzi
La Mecca del Videogioco
Monteghirfo: il museo etnografico
Museo Archeologico di Chiavari
Museo Archeologico e della Città
Museo archeominerario
Museo Attilio e Cleofe Gaffoglio
Museo Casa Giannini o Museo dell'Emigrante
Museo Contadino
Museo degli orologi da torre Roberto Trebino
Museo del contadino
Museo del lupo
Museo del Merletto
Museo delle Campane-Antica fonderia Picasso
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Museo e Miniera Gambatesa
Museo Marinaro Gio Bono Ferrari
Museo Storico del Risorgimento
Sala archeologica
Sezione Etnologica "La stalla"
Territorial Museum of Valle Lagorara

Libraries in Carasco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca & Information0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Lavagna0.0
Biblioteca Civica Internazionale Città di Rapallo0.0
Biblioteca civica Niccolò Cuneo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Castiglione Chiavarese0.0
Biblioteca Corsi di Cultura per la Terza Età0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto Internazionale di Studi Liguri - Sezione Tigullia0.0
Biblioteca della Società Economica di Chiavari0.0
Biblioteca per Bambini e Ragazzi Musica di Libri0.0
Biblioteca Popolare di Torriglia0.0
Centro di Documentazione Zucchero Amaro0.0
Framura0.0
La Millenaria0.0

Farmers Markets in Carasco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato del Pesce
Mercato Giornaliero Frutta E Verdura
Piazza UNICEF

Restaurants in Carasco

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Cioso
Le Pinine
Locanda Balanzone
Ostaia di Storti

Castles in Carasco

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello

Gas Stations in Carasco

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enercoop
Eni

Shopping Malls in Carasco

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Commerciale I Leudi

Stadiums & Teams in Carasco

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Carasco

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Area Scistica Zum Zeri 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Pian del Poggio Monte Chiappo 0.0 $0
Area sciistica Caldirola 0.0 $0
Passo Penice 0.0 $0

Airports Near Carasco

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo AirportGOALarge Airport
Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi AirfieldMedium Airport
Piacenza San Damiano Air BaseMedium Airport
Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni AirportMedium Airport
Alessandria AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Piacenza AirfieldSmall Airport
AliLafer AirfieldSmall Airport
AliVara AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbuschi AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie di RubbianoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Francavilla BisioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie PioveraSmall Airport
Beverino AirfieldSmall Airport
Cà del Conte AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Borgotaro AlbaretoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CamporeSmall Airport
Campo di volo PloiaSmall Airport
Città di Tortona AirfieldSmall Airport
Gragnano AirfieldSmall Airport
La Torretta AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Merline AirfieldSmall Airport
Mezzana Bigli AirfieldSmall Airport
Mezzana Casati AirfieldSmall Airport
Valerio Glorialanza AirfieldSmall Airport
Voghera-Rivanazzano AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Carasco

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Studiofisio

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carasco

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo
Chiesa di San Marziano
Chiesa di San Pietro
Convento

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 Carasco

What is the population of Carasco?

Carasco has a population of 1,439 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 369 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.

Is Carasco expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,859, 72% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Carasco?

Carasco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.4 inches, with 33.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Carasco?

The job market in Carasco faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 108 business establishments in the area.

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