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Garaguso, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Garaguso is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 951. Elevation: 1,614 ft (492 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
951 Population 55/sq mi density
1,614 ft Elevation 492 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,929 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
$15,929 median income, 12.5% unemployment

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People

Population951
Density55/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,929
Unemployment12.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Population951
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Coordinates40.5487°, 16.2283°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (632 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,929

About Garaguso

Garaguso is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 951. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet (492 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Garaguso is $15,929, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: Garaguso vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,929
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Garaguso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above Italy avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates40.5487°N, 16.2283°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

531 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 46 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 61 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 108 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 77 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 138 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 150 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 44 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 111 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 136 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 106 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 115 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 132 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 118 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 128 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 66 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 110 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 142 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 138 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 116 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 141 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 110 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 122 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 155 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 179 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in

Garaguso has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Garaguso

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria L. Schirone - - - -
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Radio Stations near Garaguso

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Selene adult contemporary, corato MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Altamura Uno - MP3 128 kbps
Radio New Sound hits, musica italiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Garaguso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angolo della Memoria - Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Angolo della Memoria - Museo di Storia e Civiltà Contadina
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Museo - Mulino de Sortis
Museo comunale - Civiltà contadina e mestieri antichi
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo Demo Antropologico - CEA Stigliano
Museo Paul Russotto
Museo Utopia
Museo Viaggio in Basilicata
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico
Pinacoteca Carlo Levi

Libraries in Garaguso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca del Libro Lucano0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0

Farmers Markets in Garaguso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto di Piazza della Libertà
Mercato della frutta
Mercato della frutta

Stadiums & Teams in Garaguso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Garaguso

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base-Medium Airport
Ali sul Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari-Small Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Enrico Mattei Airfield-Small Airport
Falcone Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
La Quercia Airfield-Small Airport
Natile Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Pisticci Flying Field-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Garaguso

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garaguso

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella Madonna delle Puglie
Chiesa di San Nicola di Myra

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 Garaguso

What is the population of Garaguso?

Garaguso has a population of 951 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.

Is Garaguso expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,929, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Garaguso?

Garaguso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Garaguso?

The job market in Garaguso faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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