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Gambatesa, Italy

Molise · Italy

Gambatesa is a small town in Molise, Italy with a population of 1,241. Elevation: 1,535 ft (468 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,241 Population 33/sq mi density
1,535 ft Elevation 468 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,811 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
$15,811 median income, 13.8% unemployment

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People

Population1,241
Density33/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,811
Unemployment13.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Population1,241
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Coordinates41.5086°, 14.9124°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceMolise
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation34.9 inches (886 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.8 inches (25 cm)
Median Household Income$15,811

About Gambatesa

Gambatesa is a small town in Italy (Molise) with a population of 1,241. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet (468 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Gambatesa is $15,811, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 93 business establishments.

Income: Gambatesa vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,811
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)93

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Gambatesa

Gambatesa has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.2°C), the coldest is Feb (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 666 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2° / 7.5° 62.9
Feb 4.6°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.7° 45.4
Mar 7.6°C / 46°F 4.1° / 11.2° 57.7
Apr 10.9°C / 52°F 7° / 14.8° 64.0
May 15.4°C / 60°F 11.2° / 19.6° 58.1
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.6° 48.7
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 18° / 27.6° 36.2
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 28° 38.4
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.1° 60.0
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 10.7° / 17.7° 49.2
Nov 9.5°C / 49°F 6.7° / 12.3° 77.6
Dec 5.7°C / 42°F 3.2° / 8.2° 67.4
Gambatesa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°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 34.9 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Area37.8 sq mi (98.0 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates41.5086°N, 14.9124°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below Italy avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

639 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 31 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 24 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 109 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 141 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 147 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 91 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 112 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 68 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 113 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 127 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 27 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 89 km
Feb 1, 1990 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy M4.7 94 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 96 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 38 km
Feb 20, 2008 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy M4.6 95 km
Mar 19, 1997 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy M4.6 27 km
Apr 15, 2021 59 km N of Peschici, Italy M4.6 144 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 116 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 113 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 87 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 87 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 37 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 49 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 44 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 123 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 87 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 100 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 121 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
February 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in

Gambatesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Gambatesa

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Buon Consiglio catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Delta 1 atessa, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ufita montecalvo irpino, news AAC+ 128 kbps
New Radio Network - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gambatesa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galleria Civica "Franco Libertucci"
MAACK – Museo all'Aperto d'Arte Contemporanea Kalenarte
Museo
Museo
Museo Civico
Museo civico Castelmagno
Museo civico di storia naturale
Museo d'Arte Contemporanea
Museo degli orologi da torre
Museo del Grano
Museo della Civiltà Contadina nell'Area del Fortore
Museo della Scuola e dell'Educazione Popolare
Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari
Museo etnografico

Libraries in Gambatesa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca di Ateneo dell'Università degli Studi del Molise0.0
Biblioteca Petrilli0.0
Iram di Biase0.0

Cafes in Gambatesa

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Quercia

Castles in Gambatesa

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello Di Capua

Gas Stations in Gambatesa

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #1139832283
IT #1139833404

Banks in Gambatesa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Credito Cooperativo

Airports Near Gambatesa

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Naples International AirportNAPLarge Airport
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOGMedium Airport
AliMatese Airfield-Small Airport
Apricena Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie La Selva-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Olivola-Small Airport
Base Aerea Molise-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"-Small Airport
Capua Airport-Small Airport
CdV Baia e Latina-Small Airport
Centro Volo Campania-Small Airport
Fly and Go Airfield-Small Airport
Molise Ultravolo Airfield-Small Airport
Rains Airfield-Small Airport
Sky Ufita Airfield-Small Airport
Vasto Flying Field-Small Airport
Volo Molise-Small Airport
Volturno Fly Aviosuperficie-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Gambatesa

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro di Riabilitazione Iuvenia
Fisiomedica Loretana

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gambatesa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Madonna della Vittoria
San Bartolomeo Apostolo
San Nicola

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 Gambatesa

What is the population of Gambatesa?

Gambatesa has a population of 1,241 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 37.8 square miles.

Is Gambatesa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,811, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gambatesa?

Gambatesa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gambatesa?

The job market in Gambatesa faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 93 business establishments in the area.

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