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Cursi, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Cursi is a small town in Apulia, Italy with a population of 4,013. Elevation: 299 ft (91 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
4,013 Population 236/sq mi density
299 ft Elevation 91 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,114 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
$16,114 median income, 13.2% unemployment

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About Cursi

Cursi

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

People

Population4,013
Density236/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,114
Unemployment13.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Population4,013
Population Density236 / sq mi
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Coordinates40.1485°, 18.3161°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$16,114

About Cursi

Cursi is a small town in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 4,013. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Cursi is $16,114, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 301 business establishments.

Income: Cursi vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,114
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)301

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cursi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 313 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²)
Population Density236/sq mi
Coordinates40.1485°N, 18.3161°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

547 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 M5.3 135 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 127 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 125 km
Aug 6, 2006 6 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 121 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania M4.8 136 km
Jan 4, 2019 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 120 km
Aug 8, 2006 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 122 km
Nov 24, 1999 18 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 123 km
Jan 12, 1997 3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania M4.8 146 km
Mar 22, 2024 32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece M4.8 103 km
May 14, 1990 11 km NE of Ballsh, Albania M4.7 140 km
Jun 22, 2013 17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania M4.7 115 km
Mar 5, 2008 14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania M4.6 116 km
Jan 12, 2021 4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania M4.5 118 km
Mar 25, 2009 14 km E of Orikum, Albania M4.5 114 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 119 km
May 10, 2006 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania M4.5 85 km
Sep 18, 2022 Albania M4.5 129 km
May 8, 1992 1 km NNE of Himarë, Albania M4.5 122 km
Jan 31, 2013 10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece M4.5 125 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 94 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
February 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in

Cursi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 49°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Cursi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Media Edmondo De Amicis - - - -
Scuola Elementare Don Bosco - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cursi

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 Cursi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbazia di San Nicola di Macugno
Casa museo "E. Leandro"
Casa Museo del Tarantismo
EcoMuseo del Paesaggio delle Serre Salentine
Frisella Point
Jewish Museum
Kalòs Archeodromo del Salento
KORA Art Center
Museo archeologico della civiltà messapica
Museo Archeologico Faggiano
Museo Civico di Paleontologia e Paletnologia di Maglie
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
Museo Civico Pietro Cavoti
Museo degli Affreschi della Cripta di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Museo degli Orologi e delle Torri Civiche
Museo del Castello Aragonese
Museo del giunco palustre
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 Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Stampa
Museo delle Luminarie di Puglia
Museo di Borgo Terra
Museo di Torre Matta
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
Nuovo Museo Archeologico di Ugento
Palazzo Pino e delle Culture

Libraries in Cursi

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 Antonio Verri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Collepasso0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Presicce0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Don Giacomo Pantaleo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Gino Rizzo0.0
Biblioteca Maria Paiano0.0
Officine Cantelmo0.0
Palazzo Comi0.0
Studium 20000.0

Farmers Markets in Cursi

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
Chiazza
Erboristeria Del Corso
Ex-Mercato Coperto
Fiera di Miggiano
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Porta Rudiae
Mercato settimanale
Piazza Giuseppe Libertini
Piazza Rita Levi Montalcini
Piazza Unità d'Italia

Restaurants in Cursi

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alogne
Conacanà Trattoria Pizzeria
Dal Bambino

Gas Stations in Cursi

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #3389301976
IT #3389301977

Breweries in Cursi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baffbeer
Birrificio Malatesta
Lu Birrocciu by Bivitime

Stadiums & Teams in Cursi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cursi

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brindisi AirportBDSLarge Airport
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari AirportLCCMedium Airport
Aerotre Airfield-Small Airport
AliPuglia Airfield-Small Airport
Antares Aeroclub Brindisi Airfield-Small Airport
ASD Salento Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Campovolo Bellamarinafly-Small Airport
Corte Airfield-Small Airport
Esperti Airfield-Small Airport
Faco Fly-Small Airport
Fondone Airfield-Small Airport
Gallipoli Flying Field-Small Airport
Lecce-San Cataldo Lepore Airfield-Small Airport
Masseria Antelmi Private Airfield-Small Airport
Masseria Macri Airfield-Small Airport
Pietralata Flying Field-Small Airport
Santa Chiara Airfield-Small Airport
Torre Sant'Andrea Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cursi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cursi

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Convento
Chiesa del Santuario Madonna dell'Abbondanza
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Chiesa di Santa Marina
Chiesa Parrocchiale San Nicola Vescovo
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 Cursi

What is the population of Cursi?

Cursi has a population of 4,013 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 236 people per square mile, spread across 17.0 square miles.

Is Cursi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,114, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cursi?

Cursi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cursi?

The job market in Cursi faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 301 business establishments in the area.

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