L'Aquila, Italy
Abruzzo · Italy
L'Aquila is a mid-size city in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 33,691. Elevation: 2,343 ft (714 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
CClimate
| Population | 33,691 |
| Population Density | 87 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,343 ft (714 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3506°, 13.3995° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Abruzzo |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.5 inches (1,282 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 86.4 inches (219 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,848 |
About L'Aquila
L'Aquila is a mid-size city in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 33,691. The city sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet (714 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: L'Aquila vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,848 |
| 67% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.6% |
| 194% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,527 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in L'Aquila
L'Aquila has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 793 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below Italy avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,343 ft (714 m) |
| Area | 389.0 sq mi (1,007.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3506°N, 13.3995°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 124 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 180 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 185 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in |
L'Aquila has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in L'Aquila
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accademia di Belle Arti dell'Aquila | University | - | Visit → |
| ARIDATA Area Informatica Database, Applicazioni e Reti | University | - | , |
| Aulamagna UnivAQ | University | - | , |
| Conservatorio Alfredo Casella | College | - | Visit → |
| Dipartimento di ingegneria civile, edile-architettura, ambientale | University | - | , |
| Dipartimento di ingegneria e scienze dell'informazione e matematica | University | - | , |
| Dipartimento di scienze chimiche e fisiche | University | - | , |
| Dipartimento di Scienze cliniche applicate e biotecnologiche | University | - | , |
| Ente Scuola Edile | University | - | Visit → |
| Gran Sasso Science Institute | University | - | Visit → |
| GSSI - Rectorate | University | - | Visit → |
| Istituto Superiore di Scienze Religiose "Fides et Ratio" | University | - | Visit → |
| Rettorato Univaq | University | - | Visit → |
| Scuola Nazionale di Cinema - Sede Abruzzo | University | - | Visit → |
| Scuola Superiore Guglielmo Reiss Romoli | College | - | , |
| Uffici Univaq | University | - | , |
| Ufficio Relazioni Internazionali | University | - | Visit → |
| Univaq - Campus Scienze Umane | University | - | , |
| Università degli Studi dell'Aquila - Dipartimento di Scienze Umane | University | - | Visit → |
| Università degli Studi dell'Aquila - Polo Coppito | University | - | , |
| Università degli Studi dell'Aquila - Polo Monteluco | University | - | , |
| Università dell'Aquila - Dipartimento di Medicina clinica, sanità pubblica, scienze della vita e dell'ambiente | University | - | , |
Schools in L'Aquila
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola Media Giuseppe Mazzini | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Elementare Santa Barbara | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Maestre Pie Filippine | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media Dante Alighieri | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Giovanni XXIII | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Dottrina Cristiana | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Torrione | - | - | - | - |
| I.P.S.I.A.S.A.R. "Leonardo da Vinci" | - | - | - | - |
| Polo Scolastico Colle Sapone | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Scientifico Statale Andrea Bafile | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria San Francesco | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media Giosuè Carducci | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Edmondo De Amicis | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Elementare Gianni Rodari | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola dell'infanzia Gianni Di Genova | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria Gianni Di Genova | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Santa Maria degli Angeli | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Artistico Statale Fulvio Muzi | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near L'Aquila
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio L'Aquila 1 | adult contemporary | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| Radio Frequenza | teramo, university radio | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Soffio | classic italian pop, italian oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ascoli | pop | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in L'Aquila
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa museo Signorini Corsi (closed) | ||||
| Italian Motorcycles | ||||
| L'Aquilandia | ||||
| MAC Museo Archeologico Cicolano | ||||
| MAXXI L'Aquila | ||||
| MUNDA - Museo Nazionale d’Abruzzo | ||||
| MUNDA - Museo Nazionale d’Abruzzo | ||||
| Museo archeologico di Santa Maria dei Raccomandati (closed) | ||||
| Museo civico di Lucoli | ||||
| Museo del Fiore | ||||
| Museo del Legno | ||||
| Museo della cultura della memoria di Fontecchio | ||||
| Museo delle Ceramiche di San Domenico | ||||
| MuSpAC |
Libraries in L'Aquila
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Area Scienze Umane | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Leone e Natalia Ginzburg" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Mario Arpea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Consiglio Regionale dell'Abruzzo G.Bolino | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Accademia di Belle Arti L'Aquila | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato dell'Aquila | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Area di Ingegneria-polo di Roio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Area Medica dell'Università degli Studi dell'Aquila | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Area scientifica. Sezione Scienze- polo Coppito-Universaità degli Studi dell'Aquila | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Soprintendenza dell'Aquila | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Ingegneria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca provinciale Salvatore Tommasi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca San Pio X | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Susanna Pezzopane del Conservatorio di musica A. Casella | 0.0 | |||||
| Herbarium Apenninicum | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in L'Aquila
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Contadino L'Aquila | |||||
| Mercato di Piazza d'Armi |
Hotels in L'Aquila
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in L'Aquila
87 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in L'Aquila
42 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in L'Aquila
8 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in L'Aquila
18 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in L'Aquila
100 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in L'Aquila
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in L'Aquila
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in L'Aquila
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in L'Aquila
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in L'Aquila
18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in L'Aquila
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in L'Aquila
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in L'Aquila
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near L'Aquila
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roccaraso - Rivisondoli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Campo Imperatore | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Area Sciistica Ussita Frontignano | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near L'Aquila
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guidonia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ali Libere | - | Small Airport |
| Aviocaipoli Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperfice Tronto | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo" | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno" | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie "Il Pratone" | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie "Villa Selva Air Park" | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Artena | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Celano | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Corfinio | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Delfina | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie L'Aquila | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Vallesanta | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo "Air Country" | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice" | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Alicocco | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Collerotondo | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Delta Club | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Montefalco | - | Small Airport |
| Costa del Monte Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Roma Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Sabina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Foligno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frosinone Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Giardini di Corcolle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'Aquila–Preturo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Piana Cinque Miglia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rieti Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roma East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Rita Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Val Vibrata Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Valmontone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in L'Aquila
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mail Boxes Etc. - 0830 | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| Poste Italiane - L'AQUILA 2 | |
| Poste Italiane - L'AQUILA 3 | |
| Poste Italiane - L'Aquila Centro Storico |
Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Aquila
71 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilica di San Giuseppe Artigiano | |
| Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio | |
| Basilica of San Bernardino | |
| Cappella della Memoria | |
| Chiesa Cristiana Evangelica A.D.I. | |
| Chiesa dei Santi Marciano e Nicandro | |
| Chiesa del Crocifisso | |
| Chiesa dell'Annunziata | |
| Chiesa della Beata Antonia | |
| Chiesa della Concezione | |
| Chiesa della Madonna dei Sette Dolori | |
| Chiesa della Madonna del Ponte | |
| Chiesa della Madonna di Loreto | |
| Chiesa di Cristo Re | |
| Chiesa di San Basilio | |
| Chiesa di San Bernardino in Piazza d'Armi | |
| Chiesa di San Domenico | |
| Chiesa di San Flaviano | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco di Cianfarano | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About L'Aquila
What is the population of L'Aquila?
L'Aquila has a population of 33,691 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 389.0 square miles.
Is L'Aquila expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,848, 67% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in L'Aquila?
L'Aquila has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 86.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in L'Aquila?
The job market in L'Aquila faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,527 business establishments in the area.
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