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Castelmezzano, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Castelmezzano is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 737. Elevation: 2,461 ft (750 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
737 Population 6/sq mi density
2,461 ft Elevation 750 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,713 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
$14,713 median income, 12.4% unemployment

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People

Population737
Density6/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,713
Unemployment12.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Population737
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Coordinates40.5283°, 16.0459°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (629 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,713

About Castelmezzano

Castelmezzano is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 737. The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet (750 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Castelmezzano is $14,713, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Castelmezzano vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,713
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castelmezzano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Area126.1 sq mi (326.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates40.5283°N, 16.0459°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

551 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 36 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 55 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 72 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 144 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 114 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 130 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 100 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 140 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 33 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 96 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 130 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 105 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 104 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 117 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 53 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 126 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 142 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 95 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 102 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 4,000 140 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 140 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 140 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 114 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 117 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 146 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 46 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 140 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 164 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in

Castelmezzano has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Castelmezzano

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Selene adult contemporary, corato MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ruoti MP3 128 kbps
Radio Altamura Uno MP3 128 kbps
Radio New Sound hits, musica italiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castelmezzano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angolo della Memoria - Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Angolo della Memoria - Museo di Storia e Civiltà Contadina
Casa delle Muse di Sinisgalli - Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Casa-Museo dalla Civiltà Contadina
Museo - Mulino de Sortis
Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu
Museo archeologico provinciale di Potenza
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo delle Antiche Genti di Lucania
Museo delle Tradizioni Locali
Museo Demo Antropologico - CEA Stigliano
Museo Paul Russotto
Museo Utopia
Museo Viaggio in Basilicata
Palazzo del Turismo e della Cultura
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico
Pinacoteca Carlo Levi
Pinacoteca provinciale di Potenza

Libraries in Castelmezzano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio di Stato di Potenza0.0
Bibliomediateca Provinciale0.0
Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - polo delle Scienze Umane0.0
Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - Polo Tecnico Scientifico0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale G. Salerno0.0
Biblioteca comunale per l'infanzia0.0
Biblioteca del Libro Lucano0.0
Biblioteca della Deputazione di Storia Patria per la Lucania0.0
Biblioteca Nazionale0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale0.0
Libreria Senza Nome0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0
Palazzo Muscio-Messina0.0
Soprintendenza archivistica per la Basilicata0.0

Farmers Markets in Castelmezzano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto di Piazza della Libertà
Mercato della frutta
Mercato della frutta

Hotels in Castelmezzano

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dolomiti

Restaurants in Castelmezzano

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

il Becco Della Civetta -hotel/ristorante
Peperusko
Pizzeria
trattoria "Al Vecchio Scarpone"

Bus Stations in Castelmezzano

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #3155075251

Breweries in Castelmezzano

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hops!

Stadiums & Teams in Castelmezzano

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castelmezzano

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Falcone AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castelmezzano

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Annunziata
Cappella del Santo Sepolcro
chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Olmo
San Marco
Santa Maria del Carmelo

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 Castelmezzano

What is the population of Castelmezzano?

Castelmezzano has a population of 737 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 126.1 square miles.

Is Castelmezzano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,713, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castelmezzano?

Castelmezzano has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches.

How is the job market in Castelmezzano?

The job market in Castelmezzano faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

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