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Cossato, Italy

Piedmont · Italy

Cossato is a small city in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 13,931. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
13,931 Population 897/sq mi density
830 ft Elevation 253 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
42.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$23,475 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
$23,475 median income, 11.5% unemployment

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About Cossato

Cossato

Cossato is a municipality in the province of Biella, Italy, in the northwest part of Piedmont, 11.6 kilometres (7.2 mi) east of Biella. It has a population of about 13,860 and it spreads over an area of 27.73 km2 (10.71 sq mi), which makes it the second largest town in the Province of Biella.

People

Population13,931
Density897/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$23,475
Unemployment11.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Population13,931
Population Density897 / sq mi
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Coordinates45.5703°, 8.1847°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvincePiedmont
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.3 inches (1,074 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.9 inches (25 cm)
Median Household Income$23,475

About Cossato

Cossato is a small city in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 13,931. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Cossato is $23,475, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,045 business establishments.

Income: Cossato vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$23,475
69% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,045

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cossato

Cossato has an average annual temperature of 12.2°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 958 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.1°C / 36°F -5.1° / 13.2° 32.3
Feb 5.3°C / 41°F -3.7° / 17.6° 43.7
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F -2° / 19.5° 61.8
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F -0.7° / 22° 69.3
May 14.8°C / 59°F 5.8° / 24.4° 137.1
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 10.5° / 30.5° 93.0
Jul 22.9°C / 73°F 12.4° / 31.3° 80.0
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 12.5° / 31.5° 75.6
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 7.1° / 27.3° 80.0
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 5.9° / 22.7° 133.6
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F -2.2° / 16.3° 93.2
Dec 3°C / 37°F -4.3° / 11.7° 58.5
Cossato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above Italy avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Area15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²)
Population Density897/sq mi
Coordinates45.5703°N, 8.1847°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above Italy avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,628 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 103 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 82 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 133 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 138 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 83 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 148 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 130 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 140 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 149 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 136 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 129 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 98 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 75 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 46 km
Sep 22, 2022 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy M4.4 145 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 96 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 132 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 135 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 73 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 139 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m - 130 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological - - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest

Cossato has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Cossato

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Media Leonardo Da Vinci - - - -
Liceo di Cossato - - - -
Scuola Primaria Masseria - - - -
Scuola Primaria Masseria - - - -
Scuola Primaria Centro - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cossato

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Funky Corner Radio disco, funky AAC+ 112 kbps
Today Dance Radio dance, disco MP3 192 kbps
Radio Dimensione Italia italian AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Studio Star hits MP3 192 kbps
RVL La Radio classic hits, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Agorà 21 adult contemporary, orbassano MP3 128 kbps
Radio 6023 - MP3 320 kbps
Radio City castelletto d'orba, news MP3
Radio City - Vercelli, Biella e Novara adult contemporary, local news AAC+ 88 kbps
Radio City 4 You - AAC+ 88 kbps
Radio Amica, Biella - MP3 128 kbps
7 RadioVisione - AAC,H.264 2136 kbps
Radio Village Network bodio lomnago, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cossato

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Pista" macina e torchio mele
Antica Segheria Resga di Brasei
Cantina del Torchio
Casa Museo dell'Alta Valle del Cervo
Casa Zegna
DocBi - Documentazioni Biellesi
Eco Museo del Biellese La Fucina Morino
Ecomuseo del Cossatese e delle Baragge
Ecomuseo del Lago d'Orta e Mottarone
Ecomuseo dell'oro della Bessa
Ecomuseo della lavorazione del ferro
Ecomuseo della Terracotta
Ecomuseo della Tradizione Costruttiva - La Trappa
Ecomuseo di Bagneri
Ecomuseo ex Mulino Susta
Ecomuseo Il Torchio di Agarla
Ecomuseo Molino Fucina
Ecomuseo Storie di carri e carradori
Esposizione Antichi Presepi e Diorami
Fabbrica della ruota
Fabbrica della ruota
Fabbrica della Ruota
Falseum - Museo del falso e dell'inganno
Gallerie Ex Voto
Gallerie Ex Voto
L'Arca - Ex chiesa di San Marco
La Cadrega Fiurija - Ecomuseo dei seggiolai
Museo Archeologico Civico Luigi Bruzza
Museo Camillo Leone
Museo civico Ercole Durio
Museo d'arte sacra
Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Internazionale Senza Tendenze
Museo dei Tesori di Oropa
Museo del Bramaterra
Museo del Ceppi
Museo del Computer
Museo del Paesaggio Storico e Naturale del Territorio della Civiltà della Vitivinicoltura
Museo del Rubinetto e della sua Tecnologia
Museo del Teatro Civico
Museo del Territorio Biellese
Museo del Tesoro del Duomo
Museo dell'arte della tornitura del legno
Museo dell'Emigrante
Museo dell'Energia
Museo dell'orologeria antica
Museo della Farmacia Bergaglio
Museo della Farmacia Picciòla
Museo della Passione
Museo della pesca
Museo della Resistenza
Museo della Scarpa
Museo della Subacqua Storica Vercelli
Museo delle Migrazioni
Museo delle Scienze Naturali
Museo Delle Tradizioni Agricole
Museo dello scalpellino
Museo di Archeologia e Paleontologia Carlo Conti
Museo di Scienze Naturali
Museo Ferroviario Valsesiano
Museo Fondazione Calderara
Museo Francesco Borgogna
Museo Laboratorio del Mortigliengo
Museo Laboratorio dell’Oro e della Pietra
Museo Storico Etnografico Bassa Valsesia
Palazzo dei Musei
Palazzo delle carrozze
Palazzo Ferrero
Percorso Espositivo Multimediale delle Suore di Santa Maria di Loreto
Piccolo Museo delle Cose di Cucina
Sala Frassati
Sale Giovanni Paolo II
Scuderie

Libraries in Cossato

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca "Livio Pozzo"0.0
Biblioteca capitolare di Vercelli0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica - sez. ragazzi Rosalia Aglietta Anderi0.0
Biblioteca Civica Alfonso Sella0.0
Biblioteca civica Arnaldo Colombo0.0
Biblioteca Civica Benedetto Croce0.0
Biblioteca Civica Carlo Dionisotti0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Mongrando0.0
Biblioteca Civica Ermanno Dellora0.0
Biblioteca Civica Farinone Centa0.0
Biblioteca Civica Giuseppe De Abate0.0
Biblioteca Civica Maestra Teresa Bertoldo0.0
Biblioteca Civica Mario Pistono0.0
Biblioteca civica Rinolfi Camana0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale - Centro Incontro0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Valle Mosso0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Sezione a Scaffale Aperto0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Sorelle Benedetto0.0
Biblioteca D.R. Canova0.0
Biblioteca del Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici0.0
Biblioteca di Vigliano Biellese0.0
Biblioteca DOCBI Centro Studi Biellesi0.0
Biblioteca e magazzino comunale0.0
Biblioteca Fondazione Sella0.0
Biblioteca Monsignor Luigi Bongianino0.0
Biblioteca Multimediale Centro d'Incontro Don Virgilio Crovella0.0
Biblioteca N.H Giovanni Gemelli0.0
Biblioteca Storica0.0
Sala comunale polivalente0.0

Farmers Markets in Cossato

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato - Sabato
Mercato Comunale
Mercato Coperto - Giovedi
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato Piazza Mazzini

Restaurants in Cossato

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albergo Ristorante Tina
Arte Bianca Pizzeria Gourmet
Il Platano
La Bussola
LocoMotion
Pizzeria da Mike
Ristorante Pizzeria Pub New Mary Laiv

Cafes in Cossato

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Fante di Cuori
Caffè Mazzini

Cinemas in Cossato

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Play Movie

Theatres in Cossato

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Comunale

Clinics in Cossato

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Osteopatia

Dentists in Cossato

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Medidental

Train Stations in Cossato

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cossato

Bus Stations in Cossato

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #11587773309

Gas Stations in Cossato

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
IP

Banks in Cossato

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Popolare di Novara
BPER Banca

Gyms in Cossato

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Europa Club

Breweries in Cossato

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birreria artigiana Vallecellio
Birrificio Beer In
Birrificio Elvo
Birrificio un Terzo

Stadiums & Teams in Cossato

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Ski Resorts Near Cossato

37 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Almagell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
La Forclaz 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Domobianca 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpe di Neggia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Malesco 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Druogno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Grund 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas-Balen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cheggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grächen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vercorin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Visperterminen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
San Domenico di Varzo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Moosalpregion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monterosa Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bielmonte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Colle di Joux 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gressoney-Saint-Jean 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Scopello / Alpe di Mera 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brusson 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Torgnon 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Antagnod 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chamois 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Champorcher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mottarone Ski Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bedea-Novaggio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Forcora Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saas Fee 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Cossato

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Milan Malpensa International AirportMXPLarge Airport
Turin AirportTRNLarge Airport
Biella-Cerrione Airfield-Medium Airport
Cameri Air Base-Medium Airport
Lugano AirportLUGMedium Airport
Torino-Aeritalia Airport-Medium Airport
Varese-Venegono Airport-Medium Airport
Aeroteam Airfield-Small Airport
Air Folies Airfield-Small Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding Club-Small Airport
Airfield ASD Verbano fly-Small Airport
Alessandria Airfield-Small Airport
Altiporto Chamois-Small Airport
Angiale Airfield-Small Airport
Astigiana Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Piovera-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie privata "La Ceriella"-Small Airport
Calcinate del Pesce Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Cab Club"-Small Airport
Campo di volo Ploia-Small Airport
Canavese Ultralight Flight Club-Small Airport
Carolina Airfield-Small Airport
Casale Monferrato Airfield-Small Airport
Cascina Colombare Airfield-Small Airport
Castelnuovo Don Bosco Airfield-Small Airport
Cerreto Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Chatelair Airfield-Small Airport
Chavez-Marini Airfield-Small Airport
Città di Tortona Airfield-Small Airport
Cossato Airfield-Small Airport
Gattinara Airfield-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto-Small Airport
Ghiacciaio del Lys-Small Airport
Gianni Cerutti Airfield-Small Airport
Il Falco Airfield-Small Airport
Il Picchio Airfield-Small Airport
Ivrea Montalto Dora Airfield-Small Airport
L'Airone Airfield-Small Airport
L'Elika Airfield-Small Airport
Le Streghe Airfield-Small Airport
Leonardo da Vinci Airfield-Small Airport
Locarno Airport-Small Airport
Lucchina Fly Club Airfield-Small Airport
Marc Ingegno Airfield-Small Airport
Meggiana Altiport-Small Airport
Megolo Airfield-Small Airport
Mezzana Bigli Airfield-Small Airport
Moncucco Airfield-Small Airport
Natale/Battistoni Airfield-Small Airport
Navigli Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cossato

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ufficio Postale Aglietti
Ufficio Postale Centro

Treatment Centers in Cossato

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro di Riabilitazione Visiva

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cossato

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa Cristiana Evangelica
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore - Ratina
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di Sant'Anastasia
Chiesa di Sant'Anastasia
Chiesa di Santa Margherita
Chiesa parrocchiale di Gesù Nostra Speranza
Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta
Oratorio di Santa Caterina
Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova

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 Cossato

What is the population of Cossato?

Cossato has a population of 13,931 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 897 people per square mile, spread across 15.5 square miles.

Is Cossato expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,475, 69% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cossato?

Cossato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cossato?

The job market in Cossato faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,045 business establishments in the area.

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