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Carpignano Salentino, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Carpignano Salentino is a small town in Apulia, Italy with a population of 2,297. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,297 Population 300/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,005 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
$16,005 median income, 13.7% unemployment

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About Carpignano Salentino

Carpignano Salentino

Carpignano Salentino is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. It includes the frazione of Serrano.

People

Population2,297
Density300/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,005
Unemployment13.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population2,297
Population Density300 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates40.1954°, 18.3383°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$16,005

About Carpignano Salentino

Carpignano Salentino is a small town in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 2,297. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Carpignano Salentino is $16,005, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 172 business establishments.

Income: Carpignano Salentino vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,005
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Carpignano Salentino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 313 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates40.1954°N, 18.3383°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

560 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 13, 2024.

Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 139 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 126 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 123 km
Nov 24, 1999 18 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 121 km
Aug 8, 2006 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 120 km
Aug 6, 2006 6 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 119 km
Jan 4, 2019 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 118 km
Jan 12, 1997 3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania M4.8 141 km
Mar 22, 2024 32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece M4.8 104 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania M4.8 132 km
Jun 22, 2013 17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania M4.7 112 km
May 14, 1990 11 km NE of Ballsh, Albania M4.7 136 km
Mar 5, 2008 14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania M4.6 113 km
Jan 13, 2024 7 km NE of Lushnjë, Albania M4.5 149 km
Mar 25, 2009 14 km E of Orikum, Albania M4.5 111 km
May 10, 2006 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania M4.5 83 km
May 8, 1992 1 km NNE of Himarë, Albania M4.5 120 km
Jan 31, 2013 10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece M4.5 125 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 124 km
Jan 12, 2021 4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania M4.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 91 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in

Carpignano Salentino has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Carpignano Salentino

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mediterranea lounge chillout relax smoothjazz ambient MP3 128 kbps
Icon Radio MP3 128 kbps
iCON Radio (GB) club dance, dance music AAC+ 128 kbps
Mondoradio Tuttifrutti misc MP3 96 kbps
Radio Centrale AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Centrale - Montorio al Vomano classic italian pop, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Diffusione Stereo casarano, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio In (GR) greek, soft MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Carpignano Salentino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbazia di San Nicola di Macugno
Casa museo "E. Leandro"
Casa Museo del Tarantismo
EcoMuseo del Paesaggio delle Serre Salentine
Frisella Point
Jewish Museum
Kalòs Archeodromo del Salento
KORA Art Center
Museo archeologico della civiltà messapica
Museo Archeologico Faggiano
Museo Civico di Paleontologia e Paletnologia di Maglie
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
Museo Civico Pietro Cavoti
Museo degli Affreschi della Cripta di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Museo degli Orologi e delle Torri Civiche
Museo del Castello Aragonese
Museo del Manifesto e Pinacoteca "Enrico Giannelli"
Museo del Parco dei Guerrieri
Museo del Teatro Romano
Museo dell'Ambiente
Museo dell'Orsiniana
Museo della Cartapesta
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Stampa
Museo delle Luminarie di Puglia
Museo di Borgo Terra
Museo di Torre Matta
Museo Fantasy
Museo Ferroviario della Puglia
Museo Fotografico Cittadino
Museo Sigismondo Castromediano
Museo Storico-Archeologico dell'Università del Salento
Museum of Sacred Art
MUST - Museo Storico della Città di Lecce
Palazzo Pino e delle Culture

Libraries in Carpignano Salentino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Nicola De Cagno"0.0
Biblioteca Bernardini0.0
Biblioteca Civica P. Siciliani0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Verri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Collepasso0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Don Giacomo Pantaleo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Gino Rizzo0.0
Biblioteca Maria Paiano0.0
Officine Cantelmo0.0
Studium 20000.0

Farmers Markets in Carpignano Salentino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale di Collepasso
Area Mercatale di Lizzanello
Area Mercatale di Maglie
Area Mercatale di Matino
Area Mercatale di Monteroni
Chiazza
Ex-Mercato Coperto
Fiera di Miggiano
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Porta Rudiae
Mercato settimanale
Piazza Giuseppe Libertini
Piazza Rita Levi Montalcini
Piazza Unità d'Italia

Monuments in Carpignano Salentino

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dolmen Chianca Santo Stefano
Palumbaru

Gas Stations in Carpignano Salentino

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851837715

Banks in Carpignano Salentino

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Popolare Pugliese

Shopping Malls in Carpignano Salentino

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooperativa San Giorgio

Breweries in Carpignano Salentino

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baffbeer
Birrificio Malatesta
Lu Birrocciu by Bivitime

Stadiums & Teams in Carpignano Salentino

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Carpignano Salentino

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brindisi AirportBDSLarge Airport
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari AirportLCCMedium Airport
Aerotre AirfieldSmall Airport
AliPuglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Antares Aeroclub Brindisi AirfieldSmall Airport
ASD Salento Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Campovolo BellamarinaflySmall Airport
Corte AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperti AirfieldSmall Airport
Faco FlySmall Airport
Fondone AirfieldSmall Airport
Gallipoli Flying FieldSmall Airport
Lecce-San Cataldo Lepore AirfieldSmall Airport
Masseria Antelmi Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Masseria Macri AirfieldSmall Airport
Pietralata Flying FieldSmall Airport
Santa Chiara AirfieldSmall Airport
Torre Sant'Andrea AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carpignano Salentino

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cripta di Santa Cristina
Santuario Maria Santissima della Grotta

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 Carpignano Salentino

What is the population of Carpignano Salentino?

Carpignano Salentino has a population of 2,297 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 300 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.

Is Carpignano Salentino expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,005, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Carpignano Salentino?

Carpignano Salentino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Carpignano Salentino?

The job market in Carpignano Salentino faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 172 business establishments in the area.

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