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Gesualdo, Italy

Campania · Italy

Gesualdo is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 2,004. Elevation: 2,218 ft (676 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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2,004 Population 126/sq mi density
2,218 ft Elevation 676 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,288 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
$18,288 median income, 12.3% unemployment

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About Gesualdo

Gesualdo

Gesualdo is an Italian town in the province of Avellino, itself in the region of Campania. It is called "The city of the Prince of Musicians" in honour of Carlo Gesualdo. It has many palaces, fountains, belvederes, and a historical center, which was partially restored after the Irpinia earthquake in 1980.

People

Population2,004
Density126/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,288
Unemployment12.3%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation2,218 ft (676 m)
Population2,004
Population Density126 / sq mi
Elevation2,218 ft (676 m)
Coordinates41.0055°, 15.0726°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (861 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.3 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$18,288

About Gesualdo

Gesualdo is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 2,004. The city sits at an elevation of 2,218 feet (676 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Gesualdo is $18,288, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 150 business establishments.

Income: Gesualdo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,288
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)150

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gesualdo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,218 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,218 ft (676 m)
Area15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates41.0055°N, 15.0726°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Italy avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

697 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 64 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 132 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 140 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 148 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 118 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 66 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 144 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 113 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 145 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 131 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 143 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 148 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 115 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 71 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 147 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 112 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 45 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 81 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 58 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 58 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 75 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 66 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 84 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 67 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 58 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 81 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in

Gesualdo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Gesualdo

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Romantica Radio (RomanticaRadio Web) 60's, 60s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Punto Nuovo cesinali, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Buon Consiglio catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cava New Generation - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bussola 24 (RadioBussola, RadioBussola24) calcio, cronaca MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alfa Lab - MP3 128 kbps
RadioGs - MP3
GRS - Gruppo Radio Sperone golden music, goldies MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Gesualdo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Franco di Domenico
Casa Museo San Giuseppe Moscati
Casa Natale di Francesco De Sanctis
MuDea - Museo delle Acque
MUSA – Museo della tecnica e del lavoro in agricoltura
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Antiquarium
Museo del Palazzo della Dogana dei Grani
Museo dell'Ambiente e del Territorio
Museo della civiltà contadina e artigiana
Museo della religiosità montecalvese e della memoria pompiliana
Museo di S. Francesco a Folloni
Museo Ricordi di Padre Pio
Palazzo Baone Grella

Libraries in Gesualdo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Tommaso Rossi"0.0
Biblioteca parrocchiale "Domus Deorum"0.0
Biblioteca S. Francesco0.0

Farmers Markets in Gesualdo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Fiera San Giorgio
Mercato coperto

Cafes in Gesualdo

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Corso

Monuments in Gesualdo

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai Caduti

Castles in Gesualdo

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Gesualdo

Gas Stations in Gesualdo

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IP
IT #5853344529

Stadiums & Teams in Gesualdo

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Airports Near Gesualdo

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amendola Air Base-Medium Airport
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOGMedium Airport
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
AliMatese Airfield-Small Airport
Altavillafly Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie del Sole-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Olivola-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare Paestum-Small Airport
Base Aerea Molise-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"-Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)-Small Airport
Centro Volo Campania-Small Airport
Fly and Go Airfield-Small Airport
Gargano Pilot Captain Saverio Tadesco Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi da Peppe Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Rains Airfield-Small Airport
Sky Ufita Airfield-Small Airport
Volo Molise-Small Airport
Volturno Fly Aviosuperficie-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gesualdo

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella del SS. Sacramento
Chiesa del Santissimo Rosario
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Addolorata
Chiesa di San Nicola
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Afflitti
Chiesa Evangelica Pentecostale

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 Gesualdo

What is the population of Gesualdo?

Gesualdo has a population of 2,004 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 126 people per square mile, spread across 15.9 square miles.

Is Gesualdo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,288, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gesualdo?

Gesualdo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gesualdo?

The job market in Gesualdo faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 150 business establishments in the area.

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