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Gissi, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Gissi is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 1,881. Elevation: 1,637 ft (499 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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1,881 Population 23/sq mi density
1,637 ft Elevation 499 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,294 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,294 median income, 12.1% unemployment

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About Gissi

Gissi

Gissi is a town and comune located in the Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.

People

Population1,881
Density23/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,294
Unemployment12.1%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Population1,881
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Coordinates42.0180°, 14.5448°
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$18,294

About Gissi

Gissi is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 1,881. The city sits at an elevation of 1,637 feet (499 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 Gissi is $18,294, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 141 business establishments.

Income: Gissi vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,294
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)141

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gissi 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 1,637 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

Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Area80.2 sq mi (207.8 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates42.0180°N, 14.5448°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above Italy avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.56"
Driest Month (May) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,064 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 M6.3 106 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 136 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 37 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 42 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 126 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 146 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 128 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 94 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 133 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 143 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 112 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 131 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 113 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 114 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 122 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 109 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 74 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 111 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 142 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 107 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 4,000 134 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 134 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 58 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 98 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 74 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 134 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 137 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 153 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in

Gissi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and May the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Gissi

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Delta 1 atessa, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Play Capital 60s, 70s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Parsifal italian pop, pescara MP3
Radio Ufita montecalvo irpino, news AAC+ 128 kbps
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 Gissi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Bottega Orafa
Archivio Storico Comunale Vasto
Botteghe medievali
Galleria d'arte contemporanea «Mediterranea»
La Giostra della Memoria
La Ramera
Mostra Permanente ''Esperienza Valdese a San Giovanni Lipioni''
Mostra permanente sulla 'Ndocciata
Museo archeologico
Museo archeologico
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico del Vastese
Museo dei cuochi
Museo del costume
Museo delle tradizioni contadine
Museo diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo Etnografico
Museo etnografico bomba
Museo Etnografico di Bomba
Museo internazionale della campana
Museo Porta della Terra
Museum LM47
Percorso Archeologico Lanciano Sotterranea
Pinacoteca
Polo museale Santo Spirito

Libraries in Gissi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arcivescovado0.0
Bibioteca Comunale "Raffaele Liberatore"0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Mario Novello"0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Pierino Sciascia"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Cesare De Titta0.0
Biblioteca del Convento di Sant'Antonio0.0
Caffè letterario "Giovanni De Rubertis"0.0
Centro Multimediale Comunale0.0
Polo Bibliotecario Mattioli0.0
Ufficio per la Promozione Culturale di Vasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Gissi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato coperto
Mercato di Santa Chiara

Gas Stations in Gissi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IP
IT #5853344567

Stadiums & Teams in Gissi

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Ski Resorts Near Gissi

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Gissi

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall 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

Post Offices in Gissi

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Gissi

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro di riabilitazione "Villa del Sole"

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gissi

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Bernardino
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

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 Gissi

What is the population of Gissi?

Gissi has a population of 1,881 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 80.2 square miles.

Is Gissi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,294, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gissi?

Gissi 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 Gissi?

The job market in Gissi faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 141 business establishments in the area.

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