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Gorgoglione, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Gorgoglione is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 1,033. Elevation: 2,625 ft (800 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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1,033 Population 8/sq mi density
2,625 ft Elevation 800 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,980 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,980 median income, 13.0% unemployment

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About Gorgoglione

Gorgoglione is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.

People

Population1,033
Density8/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,980
Unemployment13.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Population1,033
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Coordinates40.3953°, 16.1446°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (719 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,980

About Gorgoglione

Gorgoglione is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 1,033. The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet (800 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Gorgoglione is $15,980, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 77 business establishments.

Income: Gorgoglione vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,980
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gorgoglione experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below Italy avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Area123.1 sq mi (318.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates40.3953°N, 16.1446°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

558 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 53 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 42 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 58 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 135 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 98 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 119 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 93 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 123 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 49 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 87 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 98 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 110 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 115 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 102 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 68 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 121 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 101 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 101 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 103 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 46 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 125 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 97 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 134 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 153 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 176 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 194 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in

Gorgoglione has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Gorgoglione

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola statale - Scuola Secondaria di primo grado
Scuola Statale
Scuola Statale
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Radio Stations near Gorgoglione

12 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 Digiesse classic hits, hits 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 Ruoti MP3 128 kbps
Radio Altamura Uno MP3 128 kbps
Radio New Sound hits, musica italiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gorgoglione

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angolo della Memoria - Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Angolo della Memoria - Museo di Storia e Civiltà Contadina
Casa delle Muse di Sinisgalli - Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Museo - Mulino de Sortis
Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo delle Tradizioni Locali
Museo Demo Antropologico - CEA Stigliano
Museo Paul Russotto
Museo Utopia
Museo Viaggio in Basilicata
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico
Pinacoteca Carlo Levi

Libraries in Gorgoglione

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale G. Salerno0.0
Biblioteca del Libro Lucano0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0

Farmers Markets in Gorgoglione

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

Gas Stations in Gorgoglione

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851834011

Stadiums & Teams in Gorgoglione

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gorgoglione

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Falcone AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gorgoglione

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gorgoglione

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella Madonna del Carmine
Chiesa di San Domenico Savio
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 Gorgoglione

What is the population of Gorgoglione?

Gorgoglione has a population of 1,033 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 123.1 square miles.

Is Gorgoglione expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,980, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gorgoglione?

Gorgoglione has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches.

How is the job market in Gorgoglione?

The job market in Gorgoglione faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

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