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Castel di Sangro, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Castel di Sangro is a small city in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 5,891. Elevation: 2,602 ft (793 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,891 Population 123/sq mi density
2,602 ft Elevation 793 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,417 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
$19,417 median income, 11.6% unemployment

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About Castel di Sangro

Castel di Sangro

Castel di Sangro is a city and comune of 6,461 people in the province of L'Aquila, in Abruzzo, central Italy. It is the main city of the Alto Sangro e Altopiano delle Cinque Miglia area.

People

Population5,891
Density123/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,417
Unemployment11.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)
Population5,891
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)
Coordinates41.7839°, 14.1065°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall55.2 inches (140 cm)
Median Household Income$19,417

About Castel di Sangro

Castel di Sangro is a small city in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 5,891. The city sits at an elevation of 2,602 feet (793 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Castel di Sangro is $19,417, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 442 business establishments.

Income: Castel di Sangro vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,417
74% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)442

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castel di Sangro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,602 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Italy avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,602 ft (793 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates41.7839°N, 14.1065°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Italy avg
Snowfall 55.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

866 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 88 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 129 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 64 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 64 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 116 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 141 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 117 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 76 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 100 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 122 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 148 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 103 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 111 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 96 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 101 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 112 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 91 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 86 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 113 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 101 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 4,000 110 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 110 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 44 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 120 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 103 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 106 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 110 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 117 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Castel di Sangro has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Castel di Sangro

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria di Castel di Sangro
Istituto d'Istruzione Secondaria Superiore Patini-Liberatore
Istituto Comprensivo Alda Merini
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Radio Stations near Castel di Sangro

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rai MP3 256 kbps
Holy Forever Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Nuova Rete music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Castel di Sangro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium della civiltà safina
Centro di documentazione Ocriticum
Centro Don Nicola
Centro museale di documentazione e ricerca scientifica di paleontologia
La casa di Iadeva
leRotaie - Officina della Cultura - Molise
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 Lupo
Museo del merletto a tombolo
Museo dell'Acqua
Museo dell'Orso Marsicano (MOM)
Museo della Ceramica Pasquale D'Alessandro
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Guerra
Museo della pietra "Chiara Marinelli"
Museo della Torre
Museo della Transumanza
Museo Internazionale della Pesca a Mosca Stanislao Kuckiewicz
Museo Internazionale della Zampogna
Museo internazionale delle guerre mondiali
Museo naturalistico
Museo Nazionale del Paleolitico di Isernia
Presepe Portacatello
Sala dei pipistrelli

Libraries in Castel di Sangro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale di Pettorano sul Gizio0.0

Hotels in Castel di Sangro

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Luis
Hotel Il Tiglio
Il Lavatoio
Sport Village Hotel

Restaurants in Castel di Sangro

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ALT Stazione del Gusto
Il cortile
La Rimessa
Ristorante Reale
Sabatino Restaurant
Shiro Sushi Garage

Cafes in Castel di Sangro

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cantina Harlem

Cinemas in Castel di Sangro

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Teatro Italia

Theatres in Castel di Sangro

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Francesco Paolo Tosti

Castles in Castel di Sangro

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruderi del Castello Medievale

Zoos in Castel di Sangro

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parco Avventura

Train Stations in Castel di Sangro

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castel di Sangro
Sant'Ilario Sangro

Bus Stations in Castel di Sangro

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Bus

Gas Stations in Castel di Sangro

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Esso
Toil
Verlingas

Banks in Castel di Sangro

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCC Roma

Gyms in Castel di Sangro

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Fit Sangro

Breweries in Castel di Sangro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Maltolento

Stadiums & Teams in Castel di Sangro

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Castel di Sangro

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 Castel di Sangro

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Grazzanise Air BaseMedium 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
Aviosuperficie Pegaso Flying ClubSmall 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
Delta Club Napoli AirfieldSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Rains AirfieldSmall Airport
Umberto Nobile AirfieldSmall Airport
Vasto Flying FieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport
Volturno Fly AviosuperficieSmall Airport

Post Offices in Castel di Sangro

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castel di Sangro

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta
Chiesa dei Santi Crispino e Crispiniano
Chiesa dei SS Cosma e Damiano
Chiesa di Orazione e Morte
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Nicola
Chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa di Santa Lucia

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 Castel di Sangro

What is the population of Castel di Sangro?

Castel di Sangro has a population of 5,891 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

Is Castel di Sangro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,417, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castel di Sangro?

Castel di Sangro has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 55.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Castel di Sangro?

The job market in Castel di Sangro faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 442 business establishments in the area.

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