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Forchia, Italy

Campania · Italy

Forchia is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 615. Elevation: 925 ft (282 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
615 Population 108/sq mi density
925 ft Elevation 282 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
57.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,814 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
$15,814 median income, 12.1% unemployment

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People

Population615
Density108/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,814
Unemployment12.1%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain57.8 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Population615
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Coordinates41.0314°, 14.5357°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation57.8 inches (1,469 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$15,814

About Forchia

Forchia is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 615. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet (282 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Forchia is $15,814, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Forchia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,814
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Forchia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 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 57.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates41.0314°N, 14.5357°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above Italy avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

610 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 89 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 82 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 107 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 112 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 147 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 109 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 129 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 145 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 110 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 86 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 81 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 71 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 127 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 143 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 115 km
Mar 19, 1997 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy M4.6 41 km
Feb 20, 2008 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy M4.6 88 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 38 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 112 km
Jan 20, 2014 southern Italy M4.5 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 25 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 25 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 52 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 96 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 103 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 100 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 25 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 40 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 63 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Forchia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Forchia

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola materna ed elementare
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Radio Stations near Forchia

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Kiss Kiss adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ibiza dance, electronica MP3 128 kbps
rai MP3 256 kbps
Romantica Radio (RomanticaRadio Web) 60's, 60s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Punto Nuovo cesinali, news MP3 128 kbps
Holy Forever Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cava New Generation MP3 128 kbps
Radio CRC local news, sport MP3
Radio Capri capri, pop MP3
Radio Quinta Rete napoli, pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Kiss Kiss + 1 entertainment, local radio MP3 128 kbps
GRS - Gruppo Radio Sperone golden music, goldies MP3 320 kbps
Radio Punto Zero AAC+ 64 kbps
Napoli Lounge AAC
RADIO CLUB 91 AAC+
Radio Quadrifoglio pop, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antenna 2 electronica, italian pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Luna Latina hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Arya easy listening, non-commercial MP3 192 kbps
RadioGs MP3
Radio Alfa Lab MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bussola 24 (RadioBussola, RadioBussola24) calcio, cronaca MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Forchia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alvignanello - Centro Storico
Antiquarium di Ercolano
Antiquarium di Telesia
Belvedere di San Leucio
Boat Exhibition
CAM Casoria Contemporary Art Museum
casa della Fantasia
Casino Vecchio
Castello Ducale Aldi
Domus Mata
GeoBioLab
Janua - Museo delle Streghe
MAV Museo Archeologico Virtuale di Ercolano
Mostra permanente dei presepi
Museo all'aperto
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Calatia
Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Sannio Caudino
Museo archeologico nazionale della Valle del Sarno
Museo Arcos
Museo Civico
Museo civico della gente senza storia - MuGesS
Museo Contadino
Museo d'Arte Contemporanea della Città di Caserta
Museo del contadino
Museo del Presepe
Museo del Sannio
museo dell'abbandono
Museo dell'Arco di Traiano
Museo della cartapesta (mai ultimato)
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Maschera di Pulcinella
Museo della Seta
Museo delle Cere "Le Muse"
Museo delle Farfalle
Museo Dinamico della Tecnologia Adriano Olivetti
Museo diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo Emblema
Museo Eno-Gastronomico
Museo Immersivo Archeologico MIA
Museo Irpino
Museo Kere
Museo laboratorio della civiltà contadina "Masseria Luce"
Museo Nazionale Ferroviario di Pietrarsa
Museo storico archeologico di Nola
Palazzo al Boschetto
Palazzo De Simone
Palazzo Mondo - Casa Museo (XVIII sec.)
Pinacoteca Massimo Rao
Real Osservatorio Vesuviano
Villa Campolieto
Villa Campolieto

Libraries in Forchia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Afragola public Library0.0
Afragola public Library0.0
Biblioteca A. Ruggiero0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Amico Libro"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale P.Pasolini0.0
Biblioteca Comunale P.Pasolini0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Palma Campania0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Palomba0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Stelio Maria Martini0.0
Biblioteca dei Comuni e delle Comunità Locali del Territorio Campano “Giuseppe Faraone”0.0
Biblioteca dei Padri Barnabiti0.0
Biblioteca della Prefettura di Caserta0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana0.0
Biblioteca donchisciotte0.0
Biblioteca Giulio Andreoli0.0
Biblioteca Giulio Andreoli0.0
Biblioteca Monastica0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale Antonio Mellusi0.0
Emeroteca0.0
Istituto Culturale Centro di documentazione LGBT di Caserta0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Palazzo della Cultura0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Forchia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Fiera
Area Mercato
Area mercato
Area Mercato Santa Maria a Vico
Fiera bisettimanale
Mercatino ortofrutticolo
Mercato Agroalimentare di Maddaloni
Mercato alimentare
Mercato Caramanico "Poggioreale"
Mercato Comunale
Mercato Comunale
Mercato Comunale
Mercato comunale Caivano
Mercato coperto
Mercato di Alvignano
Mercato di Nola
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Rionale "Mellusi-Atlantici"
Mercato settimanale di Capodrise
Nuovo Mercato Coperto
Piazza del Lavoro

Hotels in Forchia

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B&B La Dimora dei Ciliegi

Restaurants in Forchia

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizzeria Di Stora

Cafes in Forchia

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Civico 19

Gas Stations in Forchia

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ewa

Stadiums & Teams in Forchia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Forchia

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Naples International AirportNAPLarge Airport
Grazzanise Air BaseMedium Airport
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall Airport
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie del SoleSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SelvaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie OlivolaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare PaestumSmall Airport
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Patria"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"Small Airport
Capua AirportSmall Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall Airport
Centro Volo CampaniaSmall Airport
Delta Club Napoli AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi da Peppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Rains AirfieldSmall Airport
Sky Ufita AirfieldSmall Airport
Umberto Nobile AirfieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport
Volturno Fly AviosuperficieSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Forchia

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AIAS di Afragola
Casa di Cura "Nostra Signora di Lourdes"
Centro di Riabilitazione Relax
Centro Diabete Abetaia
Centro Medico One
Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche
Nova - Polo Riabilitativo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forchia

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Nicola di Mira
Chiesa di Sant'Alfonso Maria de' Liguori
Sala delle Assemblee 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 Forchia

What is the population of Forchia?

Forchia has a population of 615 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.

Is Forchia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,814, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Forchia?

Forchia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.8 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Forchia?

The job market in Forchia faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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