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Fara San Martino, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Fara San Martino is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 1,506. Elevation: 1,444 ft (440 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,506 Population 42/sq mi density
1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$24,264 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,264 median income, 11.8% unemployment

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About Fara San Martino

Fara San Martino

Fara San Martino is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Situated on the outskirts of the Majella National Park, in Abruzzo, the town is known as la capitale della pasta.

People

Population1,506
Density42/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$24,264
Unemployment11.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Population1,506
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Coordinates42.0925°, 14.2090°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall55.2 inches (140 cm)
Median Household Income$24,264

About Fara San Martino

Fara San Martino is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 1,506. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Fara San Martino is $24,264, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 113 business establishments.

Income: Fara San Martino vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$24,264
68% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.8%
228% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)113

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Fara San Martino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Italy avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Area35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates42.0925°N, 14.2090°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Italy avg
Snowfall 55.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 77 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 109 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 64 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 69 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 99 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 120 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 100 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 145 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 65 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 84 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 104 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 140 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 141 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 86 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 94 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 80 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 149 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 83 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 102 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 4,000 143 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 143 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 69 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 126 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 103 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 131 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 141 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 143 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 154 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in

Fara San Martino has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Fara San Martino

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola primaria Fara San Martino
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Radio Stations near Fara San Martino

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rouge Italy MP3 320 kbps
Radio Parsifal italian pop, pescara MP3
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fara San Martino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Botteghe medievali
Centro D'arte Alberto di Giovanni (Ex Chiesa SS. Annunziata)
Centro di documentazione Ocriticum
Centro visitatori Museo Naturalistico Parco Nazionale Majella
Ecomuseo del paleolitico della valle Giumentina
Ecomuseo del paleolitico della valle Giumentina
Galleria del Gusto
Giardino Botanico “Daniela Brescia”
Museo "Don Domenico Grossi"
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Iuvanum
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo dei cuochi
Museo dei Fossili e delle Ambre
Museo del costume e delle Tradizioni della nostra gente
Museo del Lupo
Museo del Maestro Fedele Cappelletti e Nipote
Museo del merletto a tombolo
Museo dell'Abruzzo Bizantino ed Altomedievale
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo dell'Orso Marsicano (MOM)
Museo della Ceramiche
Museo della Guerra per la Pace
Museo della pietra "Chiara Marinelli"
Museo Diocesano
Museo etnografico bomba
Museo Etnografico di Bomba
Museo Naturalistico e Archeologico
Museo Tradizioni Faresi
Percorso Archeologico Lanciano Sotterranea
Polo museale Santo Spirito

Libraries in Fara San Martino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arcivescovado0.0
Bibioteca Comunale "Raffaele Liberatore"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio de Angelis"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Emiliana Zecchini"0.0
Biblioteca comunale "F. De Ritis"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Fosco Maraini"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Mario Novello"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Cesare De Titta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Pettorano sul Gizio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Teodoro Rosica0.0
Biblioteca del Convento di Sant'Antonio0.0
Biblioteca Maestro Travaglini0.0
Biblioteca Regionale De Meis0.0
Mediateca Comunale0.0
Sala Polifunzionale "Pietro Di Nello"0.0

Farmers Markets in Fara San Martino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa
Oleificio Firmani Tina

Hotels in Fara San Martino

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel del Camerlengo

Restaurants in Fara San Martino

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Badia 832
La Villetta

Cafes in Fara San Martino

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hansel and Gretel
Official 5 Caffe

Theatres in Fara San Martino

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro comunale

Breweries in Fara San Martino

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birra Nabo
Birrificio Maiella
Maltolento

Stadiums & Teams in Fara San Martino

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Fara San Martino

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Roccaraso - Rivisondoli 0.0 $0
Campo Imperatore 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fara San Martino

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Aquino AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Villa Selva Air Park"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Country"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Costa del Monte Flying FieldSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pica AirfieldSmall Airport
Val Vibrata Flying FieldSmall Airport
Vasto Flying FieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fara San Martino

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fara San Martino

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa
Chiesa del Suffragio
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Uliveto
Chiesa di San Pietro Apostolo
Chiesa di San Remigio
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Fara San Martino

What is the population of Fara San Martino?

Fara San Martino has a population of 1,506 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 35.7 square miles.

Is Fara San Martino expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,264, 68% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Fara San Martino?

Fara San Martino has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 55.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fara San Martino?

The job market in Fara San Martino faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 113 business establishments in the area.

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