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Castri di Lecce, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Castri di Lecce is a small town in Apulia, Italy with a population of 2,899. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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2,899 Population 589/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,691 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
$16,691 median income, 12.6% unemployment

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About Castri di Lecce

Castri di Lecce, is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

People

Population2,899
Density589/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,691
Unemployment12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population2,899
Population Density589 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates40.2736°, 18.2624°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (590 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,691

About Castri di Lecce

Castri di Lecce is a small town in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 2,899. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Castri di Lecce is $16,691, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 217 business establishments.

Income: Castri di Lecce vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,691
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)217

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castri di Lecce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Italy avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density589/sq mi
Coordinates40.2736°N, 18.2624°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

524 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 M5.3 137 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 133 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 129 km
Jan 12, 1997 3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania M4.8 141 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania M4.8 133 km
Aug 6, 2006 6 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 126 km
Aug 8, 2006 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 127 km
Mar 22, 2024 32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece M4.8 115 km
Nov 24, 1999 18 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 127 km
Jan 4, 2019 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 125 km
May 14, 1990 11 km NE of Ballsh, Albania M4.7 139 km
Jun 22, 2013 17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania M4.7 119 km
Mar 5, 2008 14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania M4.6 120 km
Jan 13, 2024 7 km NE of Lushnjë, Albania M4.5 150 km
Jul 26, 2020 3 km ENE of Lushnjë, Albania M4.5 146 km
Jan 31, 2013 10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece M4.5 134 km
Mar 25, 2009 14 km E of Orikum, Albania M4.5 117 km
Jan 12, 2021 4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania M4.5 124 km
May 10, 2006 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania M4.5 89 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 124 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 97 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in

Castri di Lecce has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Castri di Lecce

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Media Galileo Galilei
Scuola Elementare
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Radio Stations near Castri di Lecce

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 Castri di Lecce

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbazia di San Nicola di Macugno
Casa museo "E. Leandro"
Casa Museo del Tarantismo
Casa paterna di San Giuseppe da Copertino
EcoMuseo del Paesaggio delle Serre Salentine
Frisella Point
Jewish Museum
Kalòs Archeodromo del Salento
KORA Art Center
La Fabbrica- Museo delle Tabacchine
Museo archeologico della civiltà messapica
Museo Archeologico Faggiano
Museo Civico di Paleontologia e Paletnologia di Maglie
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
Museo Civico Messapico
Museo Civico Pietro Cavoti
Museo Civiltà Contadina
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 Preistoria di Nardò
Museo della Stampa
Museo delle Conchiglie
Museo delle Luminarie di Puglia
Museo di Borgo Terra
Museo di Torre Matta
Museo Didattico
Museo Diocesano
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 Castri di Lecce

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Nicola De Cagno"0.0
Biblioteca Bernardini0.0
Biblioteca Civica P. Siciliani0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Achille Vergari"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Verri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Collepasso0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Gino Rizzo0.0
Bibliotheca Minima0.0
Officine Cantelmo0.0
Studium 20000.0

Farmers Markets in Castri di Lecce

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale di Collepasso
Area Mercatale di Galatone
Area Mercatale di Lizzanello
Area Mercatale di Maglie
Area Mercatale di Matino
Area Mercatale di Monteroni
Ex-Mercato Coperto
Mercato Porta Rudiae
Mercato settimanale
Mercato Settimanale
Piazza Giuseppe Libertini
Piazza Rita Levi Montalcini
Zona mercato Copertino

Restaurants in Castri di Lecce

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizzeria Dal Penga

Cafes in Castri di Lecce

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Centrale
Bar Nuovo
Bar Tonio - Distributore IP
Bar Torsello
Salento Caffè
Snack Cafe

Monuments in Castri di Lecce

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colonna di San vito
Menhir della Luce

Castles in Castri di Lecce

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

palazzo Ducale

Dentists in Castri di Lecce

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Studio dentistico

Gas Stations in Castri di Lecce

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851831967

Breweries in Castri di Lecce

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baffbeer
Birrificio Malatesta
Lu Birrocciu by Bivitime

Stadiums & Teams in Castri di Lecce

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castri di Lecce

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

Post Offices in Castri di Lecce

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ufficio postale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castri di Lecce

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella dell'Immacolata
Cappella della Madonna della Luce
Chiesa della Madonna della Visitazione
Chiesa di San Vito Martire
Chiesa Madonna delle Grazie
Cimitero comunale

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 Castri di Lecce

What is the population of Castri di Lecce?

Castri di Lecce has a population of 2,899 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 589 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is Castri di Lecce expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,691, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castri di Lecce?

Castri di Lecce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches.

How is the job market in Castri di Lecce?

The job market in Castri di Lecce faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 217 business establishments in the area.

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