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Grumento Nova, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Grumento Nova is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 1,124. Elevation: 2,530 ft (771 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

1.9 /5.0
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1,124 Population 72/sq mi density
2,530 ft Elevation 771 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,638 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
$16,638 median income, 12.5% unemployment

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About Grumento Nova

Grumento Nova

Grumento Nova is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. The ancient name of the town was Saponara.

People

Population1,124
Density72/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,638
Unemployment12.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,530 ft (771 m)
Population1,124
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation2,530 ft (771 m)
Coordinates40.2828°, 15.8888°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (814 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,638

About Grumento Nova

Grumento Nova is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 1,124. The city sits at an elevation of 2,530 feet (771 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 32.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Grumento Nova is $16,638, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Grumento Nova vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,638
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Grumento Nova 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 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,530 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Italy avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,530 ft (771 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.7 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates40.2828°N, 15.8888°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

570 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 56 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 148 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 29 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 133 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 104 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 46 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 114 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 99 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 51 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 70 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 65 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 77 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 136 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 105 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 74 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 87 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 80 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 143 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 97 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 4,000 137 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 137 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 116 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 97 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 139 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 41 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 137 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 160 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 176 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 176 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Grumento Nova has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Grumento Nova

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ruoti MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Grumento Nova

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa delle Muse di Sinisgalli - Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
Casa Museo Joe Petrosino
MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo del Paesaggio
MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo di Arte Contemporanea
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Biblioteca Lucana Angela Aiello
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo del Novecento Lucano
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo della Ceramica
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo di Arte Moderna
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Palazzo Santa Croce
MAM - Museo Michele Tedesco e dell'Ottocento Lucano
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Rivello
Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri
Museo Civico Montesano sulla Marcellana
Museo Civico Multimediale
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
Museo delle Tradizioni Locali
Museo didattico della pietra di Padula

Libraries in Grumento Nova

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioMediateca Comunale Giacomo Racioppi0.0
Biblioteca del Libro Lucano0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0

Farmers Markets in Grumento Nova

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino dei prodotti tipici

Hotels in Grumento Nova

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Likos

Restaurants in Grumento Nova

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Parco Verde

Gas Stations in Grumento Nova

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamoil

Stadiums & Teams in Grumento Nova

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Airports Near Grumento Nova

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grumento Nova

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Castello Sanseverino
Chiesetta Santo sagaria
Madre di Sant'Antonino Vescovo e Martire
Santa Maria Assunta (Grumento Nova)

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 Grumento Nova

What is the population of Grumento Nova?

Grumento Nova has a population of 1,124 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles.

Is Grumento Nova expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,638, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Grumento Nova?

Grumento Nova 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 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

How is the job market in Grumento Nova?

The job market in Grumento Nova faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 84 business establishments in the area.

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