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Imperia, Italy

Liguria · Italy

Imperia is a mid-size city in Liguria, Italy with a population of 42,328. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
42,328 Population 1,771/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$22,873 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
$22,873 median income, 11.5% unemployment

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People

Population42,328
Density1,771/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,873
Unemployment11.5%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population42,328
Population Density1,771 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates43.8892°, 8.0393°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLiguria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (869 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.9 inches (38 cm)
Median Household Income$22,873

About Imperia

Imperia is a mid-size city in Italy (Liguria) with a population of 42,328. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Imperia is $22,873, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,175 business establishments.

Income: Imperia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$22,873
70% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)3,175

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Imperia

Imperia has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 694 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.5°C / 49°F 6.9° / 12.1° 57.8
Feb 9.8°C / 50°F 6.9° / 12.6° 40.7
Mar 11.8°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.8° 46.7
Apr 14°C / 57°F 11° / 17.1° 67.0
May 17.8°C / 64°F 14.7° / 21° 40.1
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 18.1° / 24.6° 25.6
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 21° / 27.7° 11.8
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 21.5° / 28.3° 20.2
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 18.4° / 24.8° 71.8
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 14.8° / 20.3° 101.2
Nov 13.5°C / 56°F 10.9° / 16.1° 122.2
Dec 10.5°C / 51°F 8° / 13° 88.8
Imperia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 317 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below Italy avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area23.9 sq mi (61.9 km²)
Population Density1,771/sq mi
Coordinates43.8892°N, 8.0393°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below Italy avg
Snowfall 14.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,016 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 121 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 138 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 114 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 133 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 132 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 109 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 135 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 36 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 94 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 67 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 141 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 38 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 41 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 126 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 94 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 97 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 136 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 41 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 41 km
Sep 22, 2022 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy M4.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 67 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 22 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in

Imperia has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Imperia

Institution Type Founded Website
Università delle tre età University - ,

Schools in Imperia

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Artistico - - - -
Scuola Elementare Giulio Natta - - - -
Scuola Primaria Nostra Signora della Misericordia - - - -
Piazza Calvi (ex Collegio) - - - -
Istituto d'Arte - - - -
Scuola Media Novaro - - - -
Istituto Professionale Statale per l'Industria e l'Artigianato - - - -
ITIS "Galileo Galilei" - - - -
Liceo Statale "Carlo Amoretti" - - - -
Scuola elementare Borgo San Moro - - - -
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Radio Stations near Imperia

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sanremo pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Top Side (FR) local, local news MP3 320 kbps
Linea Radio Savona hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Imperia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiche Carceri
Battistero di Albenga
Centro multimediale "Riserva Isola Gallinara"
Collezione del Centro Internazionale di Sperimentazioni Artistiche Marie Louise Jeanneret
Collezione Guatelli
Contemporary Culture Center
Fiat 500 Club Italy
Magiche Trasparenze
Museo Civico Archeologico di Diano Marina
Museo Civico Ingauno
Museo Convento dei Domenicani di Taggia
Museo del Mare
Museo del presepe e pinacoteca
Museo del Relitto Romano
Museo del Territorio: I Maestri della Pietra
Museo del Territorio: Il Bosco Naturale
Museo dell'Olivo e della civiltà contadina
Museo della Castagna
Museo della civiltà dell'olivo
Museo della Fionda
Museo della Lavanda di Carpasio
Museo della Pietra
Museo della resistenza
Museo della Resistenza
Museo delle Confraternite
Museo delle Cose Dimenticate
Museo delle erbe
Museo di San Leonardo
Museo diocesano
Museo Diocesano Sezione dell’Alta Valle Arroscia
Museo Etnografico del Ponente ligure
Museo etnografico della Val Varatella
Museo Etnografico di Caprauna
Museo Ferroviario Ligure di Arma di Taggia
museo frantoio panizzi
Museo Lazzaro Acquarone
Museo mineralogico Luciano Dabroi
Museo navale
Museo navale romano
Museo paleontologico Silvio Lai
Museo Preistorico della Valle Varatella
Museo Rurale e degli Antichi Mestieri
Museo Storico Cartografico
Museo storico Croce Bianca
Museo Suor Leonarda Ranixe
Olive Museum
Parco delle sculture di Rainer Kriester
Raccolta etnografica di Bestagno
SEM Spazio Espositivo Multimediale
U Gumbu de Nuccio
Villa Faravelli
Villa Nobel
Voci nell'etere

Libraries in Imperia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Nelson Mandela"0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica “Renzo Deaglio”0.0
Biblioteca Civica A.S. Novaro0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Boissano0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Borghetto SS0.0
Biblioteca Civica Leonardo Lagorio0.0
Biblioteca Civica Simonetta Comanedi0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Il geco sapiente"0.0
Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile di Albenga0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto Internazionale di Studi Liguri - Sezione Ingauna0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto Storico della Resistenza e dell'Età Contemporanea0.0
Biblioteca della Frazione di Bussana0.0
Biblioteca della Frazione di Poggio0.0
Biblioteca di Castellaro0.0
Biblioteca Don Bosco0.0
Biblioteca Frazione Moglio0.0
Biblioteca Parrochiale Caterina Conio0.0
Parrocchia S. Tommaso0.0

Farmers Markets in Imperia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
fish market
Mercatino ortofrutticolo
Mercato coperto Andrea Doria
Mercato dei Fiori
Mercato di Diano Marina
Usato Imperia

Hotels in Imperia

11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Porto
Ariston
Aurora
Hotel Corallo
Hotel Croce di Malta
Hotel Kristina
Hotel Miramare
Hotel Piemontese
Hotel Robinia
Hotel Rossini al Teatro
Stella

Restaurants in Imperia

69 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Cuvea du Baffu
a ghe semmu
Agorà
Altamarea
Aqua marina
Aromi e Sapori
Bagni Oneglio
Braccioforte
Branda
Bugamatta
Buraxen
Casa della Rocca
Chifa Imperio
Conca d'oro
Da Bully
Dalla Padella alla Brace
DAM Buon Vicino
Damare
Didù
El Rico Botas
Fermento
Franquito
Frisciolata e fainà
Fujiyama II
Garibaldi
Gustó
Hostaria Besugo
Il Bistrot del tempo perduto
Il Melograno
Il Porto
Il Punto di Ristoro
Infinity
L'antica taverna
L'Armuen
L'Oasi la Pizza
L'Osteria dai Pippi
La Fermata
La Perla Nera
La Peyla
La Piazzetta
La Piazzetta di Oneglia
La Ribotta
La Scialuppa
Laboratorio
Lanterna Blu
Lorenzina
Matamà
Non Solo Bar
Osteria da Bea
Osteria Riccio
Pane e Vino
Papeete Beach
Peperetta Dispetusa
Porca Vacca
Portego de Ma
Ribully
Salvo Cacciatori
Sapori di mare
Sciach&Tra Trattopizzeria
Sosta e Gusta
Surf
Sushi Miyako
Taverna ligure DOC
Trattoria Ineja
U Papa
Umy
Umy Ramen
Xin Xing
Yumiko

Cafes in Imperia

68 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Punto Giusto
Aqua
Bar 11
Bar Art
Bar Breakfast
Bar da Maurizio e Charlie Pasticeria Gelateria
Bar del corso
Bar dello studente
Bar Joy
Bar la rotonda
Bar Ligure
Bar Piccolo
Bar ristorante Master
Bar Toni
BaraOnda
Bardoria
Basilio
Bedda Matri
Bistrot di Alice
Buffet di stazione
Café Vergnano
Caffè Brasil
Caffè Cicò
Caffè Danais
Caffè del Porto
Caffè Pepito
Caffè Rondo
Caffè Ulivi
Caffè Vittoria
Caffetteria Bistrot San Giovanni
Capo Horn
Carlo e Dany
Chillout Zone
Cicci Poké
Coccia
Corsaro
Cri.Gio.
Dante's Cafè
Delizia
Diana
Dolce Amaro
Ervin
Giara
Ice On Fire
Il chioschetto
Il Faro
il Parrucchiere
L'Alibi
La Peppina
La Svolta
Lanteri
Le coccole
Lo Stregatto
Loy
MadamaDoré Caffè
Novelty
Paninoteca Lucky
Paradise
Parco Urbano Cafè
Pasticceria del borgo
Piccardo
Pichi
Q.B.
Relax Caffè
Riviera Caffè
The B Bar
The Garden
Tucano

Cinemas in Imperia

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Centrale
Cinema Imperia

Theatres in Imperia

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lo Spazio Vuoto
Ridotto Teatro Cavour
Teatro Cavour

Monuments in Imperia

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Villa Grock

Clinics in Imperia

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa di Comunità
Clindent
Duerre
IT #13361406478
Mag medica
Sant'Anna

Dentists in Imperia

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dott.sa Capelli
Piero Puppo
Prevedent
Stefania Belli
Studio Dentistico "Motosso"

Veterinaries in Imperia

6 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Veterinario Imperiese
D.ssa Paola Angiolini
Dea Diana
Ettore Poli
Ippolito Anthony
Studio

Train Stations in Imperia

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Imperia

Bus Stations in Imperia

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Imperia Oneglia

Gas Stations in Imperia

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Eni
Eni Station
Esso
Europam
IP
IP

Banks in Imperia

21 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca d'Alba
Banca di Asti
Banca di Caraglio
Banca Mediolanum
Banca Passadore
Banca Popolare Sondrio
Banca Sella
Banco Desio
Banco Desio
BNL
BPER Banca
Carige
Carige
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Deutsche Bank
Fineco
Intesa Sanpaolo
Intesa Sapaolo
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
UniCredit Bank

Gyms in Imperia

7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caveman
Dolla Wellness
Graziella Ferrero
New Mistral
Red Dragon 2.0
Red dragon Academy
Yo...che ti passa

Stadiums & Teams in Imperia

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Imperia

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Turini Camp d'Argent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monesi di Triora 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Riserva Bianca – Limone Piemonte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Garéssio 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Nevoso 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Artesina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Marguareis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint Grée di Viola 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frabosa Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lurisia – Monte Pigna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sangiacomo Cardini 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Imperia

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cuneo International AirportCUFMedium Airport
Riviera Villanova d'Albenga International Airport-Medium Airport
Alpi Marittime Airfield-Small Airport
Alta Langa Airfield-Small Airport
Beltrutta Airfield-Small Airport
Bosio Guido Airfield-Small Airport
Country Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Giancarlo Filippi Airfield-Small Airport
Maccagno Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Imperia

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Imperia 7
Imperia Centro
Imperia Oneglia
Kipoint
Mail Boxes Etc.
Post@ Privata 2.0

Churches & Religious Organizations in Imperia

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa Ave Stella Maris
Chiesa dei Frati Cappuccini
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore di Gesù
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata
Chiesa di Cristo Re
Chiesa di San Bernardo
Chiesa di San Luca
Chiesa di San Sebastiano e Rocco
Chiesa di Sant'Anna o Cappella Pini del Rosso
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
Chiesetta di Santa Lucia
Collegiata di San Giovanni Battista
Duomo di San Maurizio
Gesù la parola vivente
Oratorio di Nostra Signora di Loreto
Oratorio di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria

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 Imperia

What is the population of Imperia?

Imperia has a population of 42,328 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 1,771 people per square mile, spread across 23.9 square miles.

Is Imperia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,873, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Imperia?

Imperia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 14.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Imperia?

The job market in Imperia faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 3,175 business establishments in the area.

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