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Fossacesia, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Fossacesia is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 3,644. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,644 Population 90/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,112 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
$18,112 median income, 11.2% unemployment

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About Fossacesia

Fossacesia

Fossacesia is a city in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

People

Population3,644
Density90/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,112
Unemployment11.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population3,644
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates42.2420°, 14.4834°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.2 inches (59 cm)
Median Household Income$18,112

About Fossacesia

Fossacesia is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 3,644. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Fossacesia is $18,112, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 273 business establishments.

Income: Fossacesia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,112
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)273

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Fossacesia

Fossacesia has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 600 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 37.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 43.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 46.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 26.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 49.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 32.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 39.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 49.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 60.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 86.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 71.8
Fossacesia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 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 45.4 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.6 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates42.2420°N, 14.4834°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above Italy avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (May) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 14, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 95 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 119 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 60 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 66 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 111 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 113 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 128 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 131 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 84 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 125 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 98 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 149 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 114 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 123 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 99 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 107 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 95 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 97 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 123 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 83 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 118 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 158 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 158 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 160 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in

Fossacesia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Fossacesia

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Elementare Mario Bianco - - - -
Villagio degli Studi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fossacesia

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rouge Italy - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Play Capital 60s, 70s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Parsifal italian pop, pescara MP3
Radio Saba Sound pop, san salvo AAC+
Is Now Radio hot adult contemporary, isernia MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Fossacesia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archivio Storico Comunale Vasto
Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum
Botteghe medievali
Galleria d'arte contemporanea «Mediterranea»
La Giostra della Memoria
Museo archeologico
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico del Vastese
Museo Archeologico di Iuvanum
Museo del costume
Museo dell'Abruzzo Bizantino ed Altomedievale
Museo della Guerra per la Pace
Museo Diocesano
Museo Etnografico
Museo etnografico bomba
Museo Etnografico di Bomba
Museo Michetti
Museo Navale Masci
Museo Porta della Terra
Museum LM47
Percorso Archeologico Lanciano Sotterranea
Pinacoteca
Pinacoteca Cascella
Polo museale Santo Spirito

Libraries in Fossacesia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Antonio Russo0.0
Arcivescovado0.0
Bibioteca Comunale "Raffaele Liberatore"0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Emiliana Zecchini"0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Pierino Sciascia"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Cesare De Titta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Ortona0.0
Biblioteca del Convento di Sant'Antonio0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana S. Domenico0.0
Polo Bibliotecario Mattioli0.0
Ufficio per la Promozione Culturale di Vasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Fossacesia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato coperto
Mercato coperto "Terra Amica"
Mercato di Santa Chiara
Oleificio Firmani Tina
Terra Amica
Terra Amica km0

Hotels in Fossacesia

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Casale San Giovanni
Hotel Giardino

Restaurants in Fossacesia

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bottega 94
Da Livio arrosticini
Da Masino
Da Rocco
Il Chiosco
Il Pescatore
La Conchiglia
La Foce
La Grotta
La Taverna Degli Amici
Ristorante "Il Cavalluccio"
Trabocco Pesce Palombo
Trabocco Punta Cavalluccio
Trabocco Punta Punciosa

Cafes in Fossacesia

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Stop
Beach Stop
La Bussola

Train Stations in Fossacesia

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fossacesia-Torino di Sangro

Gas Stations in Fossacesia

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #5853343849
Q8 Easy

Banks in Fossacesia

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intesa Sanpaolo

Breweries in Fossacesia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birra Nabo

Stadiums & Teams in Fossacesia

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Fossacesia

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Fossacesia

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Aviosuperfice Tronto-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Villa Selva Air Park"-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Corfinio-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Country"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Collerotondo-Small Airport
Costa del Monte Flying Field-Small Airport
Molise Ultravolo Airfield-Small Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia Airfield-Small Airport
Pica Airfield-Small Airport
Val Vibrata Flying Field-Small Airport
Vasto Flying Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fossacesia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Fossacesia

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Assixta
Centro di riabilitazione "Villa del Sole"
Istituto Santa Caterina

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fossacesia

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abbazia di San Giovanni in Venere
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
Chiesa della Madonna del Rosario
Chiesa di Maria SS. Stella del Mare
Chiesa di San Donato

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 Fossacesia

What is the population of Fossacesia?

Fossacesia has a population of 3,644 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 40.4 square miles.

Is Fossacesia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,112, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Fossacesia?

Fossacesia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 23.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fossacesia?

The job market in Fossacesia faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 273 business establishments in the area.

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