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Castel Frentano, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Castel Frentano is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 3,220. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,220 Population 80/sq mi density
1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,614 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
$18,614 median income, 11.2% unemployment

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About Castel Frentano

Castel Frentano

Castel Frentano is a comune (municipality) in the province of Chieti, in the Italian region of Abruzzo.

People

Population3,220
Density80/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,614
Unemployment11.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Population3,220
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates42.1988°, 14.3564°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
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$18,614

About Castel Frentano

Castel Frentano is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 3,220. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 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 Castel Frentano is $18,614, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 242 business establishments.

Income: Castel Frentano vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,614
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)242

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Castel Frentano

Castel Frentano has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 600 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.5
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 39.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 86.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 71.8
Castel Frentano 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 1,312 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

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.6 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates42.1988°N, 14.3564°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above Italy avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (May) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,384 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 86 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 112 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 62 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 68 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 103 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 122 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 105 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 74 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 147 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 142 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 136 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 89 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 107 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 143 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 91 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 99 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 132 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 86 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 133 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake — — 78 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake — 3,600 123 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake — 5,000 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 147 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 153 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 154 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in

Castel Frentano has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Castel Frentano

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Castel Frentano Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Castel Frentano

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rouge Italy — MP3 320 kbps
Radio Play Capital 60s, 70s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Parsifal italian pop, pescara MP3
Radio Saba Sound pop, san salvo AAC+
Is Now Radio hot adult contemporary, isernia MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Castel Frentano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum
Botteghe medievali
Centro visitatori Museo Naturalistico Parco Nazionale Majella
Ex Cinema Eden
Galleria del Gusto
Museo "Don Domenico Grossi"
Museo archeologico
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Iuvanum
Museo Archeologico Nazionale d'Abruzzo - La Civitella
Museo Archeologico Nazionale d'Abruzzo - Villa Frigerj
Museo d'Arte "Costantino Barbella"
Museo dei cuochi
Museo del costume e delle Tradizioni della nostra gente
Museo del Lupo
Museo del Maestro Fedele Cappelletti e Nipote
Museo dell'Abruzzo Bizantino ed Altomedievale
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo dell'Orso Marsicano (MOM)
Museo della Ceramiche
Museo della Guerra per la Pace
Museo della Lettera d'Amore
Museo Diocesano
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico Abiti e Tessiture Tradizionali Abruzzesi
Museo etnografico bomba
Museo Etnografico di Bomba
Museo Michetti
Museo Naturalistico e Archeologico
Museo Navale Masci
Museo Tradizioni Faresi
Museo Universitario di Chieti
Museum LM47
Percorso Archeologico Lanciano Sotterranea
Pinacoteca Cascella
Polo museale Santo Spirito

Libraries in Castel Frentano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Antonio Russo0.0
Arcivescovado0.0
Bibioteca Comunale "Raffaele Liberatore"0.0
Biblioteca "Mons. Mariani Bonifacio"0.0
Biblioteca A. C. De Meis0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Emiliana Zecchini"0.0
Biblioteca comunale "F. De Ritis"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Fosco Maraini"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Cesare De Titta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Ortona0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Teodoro Rosica0.0
Biblioteca del Convento di Sant'Antonio0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana S. Domenico0.0
Biblioteca Maestro Travaglini0.0
Biblioteca Regionale De Meis0.0

Farmers Markets in Castel Frentano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto
Mercato coperto "Terra Amica"
Mercato scoperto
Oleificio Firmani Tina
Terra Amica
Terra Amica km0

Hotels in Castel Frentano

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Caniloro

Restaurants in Castel Frentano

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Caniloro
Hotel Ristorante Leon D'Oro
Ristorante"Il Pino"
Ruhental

Theatres in Castel Frentano

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Comunale di Loreto Liberati

Dentists in Castel Frentano

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #12094937053
IT #7679318970

Gas Stations in Castel Frentano

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Eni

Banks in Castel Frentano

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata

Breweries in Castel Frentano

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birra Nabo
Birrificio Desmond
Birrificio Maiella

Stadiums & Teams in Castel Frentano

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Castel Frentano

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Castel Frentano

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Aquino Airfield—Small Airport
Aviosuperfice Tronto—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Villa Selva Air Park"—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Corfinio—Small Airport
Base Aerea Molise—Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Country"—Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"—Small Airport
Campo di Volo Collerotondo—Small Airport
Costa del Monte Flying Field—Small Airport
Molise Ultravolo Airfield—Small Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia Airfield—Small Airport
Pica Airfield—Small Airport
Val Vibrata Flying Field—Small Airport
Vasto Flying Field—Small Airport
Volo Molise—Small Airport

Post Offices in Castel Frentano

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Castel Frentano

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Assixta
Istituto Santa Caterina
Lilium

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castel Frentano

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Monte dei Morti
Chiesa del Santissimo Rosario
Chiesa della Trinità
Chiesa di Maria della Selva
Chiesa di Maria Santissima delle Grazie
Chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Chiesa Immacolata Concezione
Chiesa Parrocchiale della Madonna del Pozzo
Regina Sacratissimi Rosarii

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 Frentano

What is the population of Castel Frentano?

Castel Frentano has a population of 3,220 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 40.4 square miles.

Is Castel Frentano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,614, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castel Frentano?

Castel Frentano 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 Castel Frentano?

The job market in Castel Frentano faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 242 business establishments in the area.

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