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Gessopalena, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Gessopalena is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 1,013. Elevation: 2,113 ft (644 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

1.9 /5.0
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1,013 Population 28/sq mi density
2,113 ft Elevation 644 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,800 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
$16,800 median income, 13.2% unemployment

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People

Population1,013
Density28/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,800
Unemployment13.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Population1,013
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Coordinates42.0552°, 14.2737°
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$16,800

About Gessopalena

Gessopalena is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 1,013. The city sits at an elevation of 2,113 feet (644 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 Gessopalena is $16,800, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: Gessopalena vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,800
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gessopalena 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 2,113 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

Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Area35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates42.0552°N, 14.2737°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above Italy avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,141 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 83 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 116 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 58 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 62 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 105 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 107 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 127 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 71 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 90 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 147 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 110 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 101 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 93 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 135 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 87 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 90 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 150 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 97 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 84 km
Nov 9, 1997 2 km NE of Sellano, Italy M4.8 144 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 4,000 138 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 138 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 64 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 119 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 96 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 135 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 137 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 138 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
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 78°F (26°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

Gessopalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in February to 78°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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Radio Stations near Gessopalena

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rouge Italy MP3 320 kbps
Radio Delta 1 atessa, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Play Capital 60s, 70s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Parsifal italian pop, pescara MP3
New Radio Network AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saba Sound pop, san salvo AAC+
Is Now Radio hot adult contemporary, isernia MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Gessopalena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Botteghe medievali
Centro D'arte Alberto di Giovanni (Ex Chiesa SS. Annunziata)
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”
La Ramera
Mostra permanente sulla 'Ndocciata
Museo "Don Domenico Grossi"
Museo archeologico
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Iuvanum
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo dei cuochi
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 delle tradizioni contadine
Museo Diocesano
Museo etnografico bomba
Museo Etnografico di Bomba
Museo internazionale della campana
Museo Naturalistico e Archeologico
Museo Tradizioni Faresi
Percorso Archeologico Lanciano Sotterranea
Polo museale Santo Spirito

Libraries in Gessopalena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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 "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 Teodoro Rosica0.0
Biblioteca del Convento di Sant'Antonio0.0
Biblioteca Maestro Travaglini0.0

Farmers Markets in Gessopalena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto
Oleificio Firmani Tina

Monuments in Gessopalena

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento alla Resistenza

Gas Stations in Gessopalena

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5853344404

Breweries in Gessopalena

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birra Nabo
Birrificio Maiella
Maltolento

Stadiums & Teams in Gessopalena

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gessopalena

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Gessopalena

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall 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
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Costa del Monte Flying FieldSmall Airport
Molise Ultravolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pica AirfieldSmall Airport
Vasto Flying FieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gessopalena

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore

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 Gessopalena

What is the population of Gessopalena?

Gessopalena has a population of 1,013 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 35.7 square miles.

Is Gessopalena expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,800, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gessopalena?

Gessopalena 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 Gessopalena?

The job market in Gessopalena faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 76 business establishments in the area.

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