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Grassano, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Grassano is a small city in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 5,363. Elevation: 1,890 ft (576 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,363 Population 309/sq mi density
1,890 ft Elevation 576 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,577 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
$16,577 median income, 13.1% unemployment

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About Grassano

Grassano

Grassano is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is located between the Bradano and Basento rivers at an elevation ranging from about 150 to 576 metres above sea level. The town proper is 43 kilometres (27 mi) from Matera and 59 kilometres (37 mi) from the regional capital, Potenza.

People

Population5,363
Density309/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,577
Unemployment13.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Population5,363
Population Density309 / sq mi
Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Coordinates40.6346°, 16.2779°
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$16,577

About Grassano

Grassano is a small city in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 5,363. The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet (576 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 Grassano is $16,577, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 402 business establishments.

Income: Grassano vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,577
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)402

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Grassano 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 1,890 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

Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density309/sq mi
Coordinates40.6346°N, 16.2779°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

534 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 71 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 87 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 115 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 142 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 148 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 121 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 45 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 144 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 116 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 125 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 142 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 128 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 138 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 148 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 68 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 116 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 125 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 133 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
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 118 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 116 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 145 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 157 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 182 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

Grassano 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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Radio Stations near Grassano

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 Grassano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angolo della Memoria - Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Angolo della Memoria - Museo di Storia e Civiltà Contadina
Museo - Mulino de Sortis
Museo comunale - Civiltà contadina e mestieri antichi
Museo Demo Antropologico - CEA Stigliano
Museo e Biblioteca Ettore Pomarici Santomasi
Museo Utopia
Museo Viaggio in Basilicata
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico

Libraries in Grassano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Finia0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0

Farmers Markets in Grassano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area mercato
Mercato coperto di Piazza della Libertà
Mercato della frutta
Mercato della frutta
Piazza Margherita

Hotels in Grassano

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel "La Salitella"

Restaurants in Grassano

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Itaca Bistrot

Gas Stations in Grassano

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851843611
IT #5853344460
Mulieri

Stadiums & Teams in Grassano

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Grassano

13 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
Batfly Airfield-Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari-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
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Grassano

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Grassano

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Calia Vincenza

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grassano

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella Abbatangelo
Chiesa Madonna del Carmine
Chiesa Madonna della Neve
Chiesa San Giovanni Battista
S. Antonio Abate

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 Grassano

What is the population of Grassano?

Grassano has a population of 5,363 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 309 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.

Is Grassano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,577, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Grassano?

Grassano 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 Grassano?

The job market in Grassano faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 402 business establishments in the area.

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