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Castellana, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Castellana is a small city in Apulia, Italy with a population of 14,485. Elevation: 974 ft (297 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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14,485 Population 350/sq mi density
974 ft Elevation 297 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,056 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
$19,056 median income, 11.5% unemployment

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About Castellana

Castellana

Castellana Grotte is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy. Grotte means "caves" in Italian.

People

Population14,485
Density350/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,056
Unemployment11.5%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Population14,485
Population Density350 / sq mi
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Coordinates40.8864°, 17.1655°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (576 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,056

About Castellana

Castellana is a small city in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 14,485. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet (297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Castellana is $19,056, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,086 business establishments.

Income: Castellana vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,056
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,086

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Castellana

Castellana has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 616 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.2°C / 48°F 2.8° / 16.5° 52.8
Feb 10.1°C / 50°F 3.9° / 18.1° 87.4
Mar 11.4°C / 52°F 4.9° / 20.7° 51.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 6.2° / 24.6° 41.1
May 18.7°C / 66°F 10.7° / 28.4° 39.5
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 15.4° / 35.8° 27.0
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 19.6° / 38.1° 40.9
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 20.6° / 36.9° 44.0
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 15.9° / 33.4° 28.8
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 13.1° / 28.5° 70.0
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 7.5° / 23.7° 74.0
Dec 11.3°C / 52°F 5.6° / 18.3° 59.1
Castellana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area41.3 sq mi (107.1 km²)
Population Density350/sq mi
Coordinates40.8864°N, 17.1655°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

298 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 118 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 138 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 149 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 135 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 119 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 141 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 147 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 145 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 112 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 139 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 115 km
Jun 11, 2004 3 km N of Vieste, Italy M4.5 141 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 146 km
Sep 22, 1998 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.5 146 km
Apr 4, 1996 4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.4 144 km
Nov 5, 1992 6 km ESE of San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy M4.4 144 km
Feb 24, 2004 5 km SW of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.4 147 km
Sep 17, 2010 7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy M4.4 145 km
Jun 6, 2014 7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy M4.4 143 km
Apr 18, 2002 0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy M4.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in

Castellana has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Castellana

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Tecnico Commerciale e per Geometri "Pinto-Anelli"
IISS Luigi dell'Erba
Scuola Elementare "Giacomo Tauro"
Scuola Elementare Angiulli
Scuola Media "Silvia Viterbo"
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Radio Stations near Castellana

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Norba AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Puglia pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MI PIACI MP3 128 kbps
Radio Manbassa adult contemporary, lecce MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cittadella hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sound Bari MP3 192 kbps
Antenna Network classic hits, dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castellana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunker Museum Entrance
Ecomuseo di Valle d'Itria (sede legale)
Galleria Santo Stefano (ex chiesetta)
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Egnazia
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Gioia del Colle
Museo Casa Pezzolla
Museo Cattedrale
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo dei Fischietti
Museo dei ragazzi
Museo della Casa alla Fasanese
Museo Diocesano di Monopoli
Museo Pino Pascali (Ex Macello)
Museo Speleologico "Franco Anelli"
Palazzo Pino Pascali
Palazzo San Domenico
Polo Museale – Castello Conti Acquaviva D’Aragona
Trullo Sovrano

Libraries in Castellana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca civica M. Marangelli0.0
Biblioteca civica Prospero Rendella0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale centro di cultura popolare "Antonio Bruno"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale D'Addosio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Putignano0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Chiantera0.0
Biblioteca di Comunità Ignazio Ciaia - I PORTICI0.0
Biblioteca e centro culturale0.0
Biblioteca Palazzo Ducale0.0
Casa delle Culture0.0
Palazzo San Domenico0.0

Farmers Markets in Castellana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto
Mercato della Frutta
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato settimanale
Salumeria Lepanto

Hotels in Castellana

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autostello
Centro Grotte Hotel
Hotel La Vetta Europa
Hotel Semiramide

Restaurants in Castellana

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autostello
Bella Capri
Bistrot
Ca Fine Food & Cafe
Grotta Bianca
il Casalicchio
Kimama
L'antica Roma
Le bontà del poveresito
Osteria del Caroseno
Pizza e spaghi
Pizzeria da Angelo
Taverna Garden

Cafes in Castellana

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Belle
Boulevard

Theatres in Castellana

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Theatre Socrate

Castles in Castellana

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Torre Grande

Theme Parks in Castellana

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indiana Park

Train Stations in Castellana

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castellana Grotte

Gas Stations in Castellana

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fratelli Lamontanara
IT #1537194532
IT #225093617
IT #5851845282

Banks in Castellana

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca CARIME spa
Banca Pop di Bari
Banco di Napoli
BCC Castellana Grotte

Shopping Malls in Castellana

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro commerciale

Breweries in Castellana

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie d'Avril

Stadiums & Teams in Castellana

TeamLeagueDivision
Campo Sportivo "Principe di Piemonte"

Airports Near Castellana

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air BaseMedium Airport
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta AirportTARMedium Airport
Aerotre AirfieldSmall Airport
Al Canale AirfieldSmall Airport
AliPuglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Campovolo BellamarinaflySmall Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Dune AirparkSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperti AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Masseria Antelmi Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Monticchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Paretano Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Santa Chiara AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Castellana

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castellana

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa "Il Salvatore"
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa di San Leone Magno o Chiesa Madre
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Caroseno
Chiesa Il Purgatorio
San Francesco da Paola

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 Castellana

What is the population of Castellana?

Castellana has a population of 14,485 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 350 people per square mile, spread across 41.3 square miles.

Is Castellana expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,056, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castellana?

Castellana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.

How is the job market in Castellana?

The job market in Castellana faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,086 business establishments in the area.

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