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Lauria, Italy
Basilicate · Italy
Lauria is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 4,660. Elevation: 1,411 ft (430 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lauria
Lauria is a town and comune of the province of Potenza, in Basilicata, southern Italy, situated near the borders of Calabria. It is a walled, medieval town on the steep side of a hill, with another portion of municipal territory in the plain below.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 4,660 |
| Population Density | 60 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0470°, 15.8381° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Basilicate |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.5 inches (1,561 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.0 inches (63 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $19,385 |
About Lauria
Lauria is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 4,660. The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet (430 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Lauria vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $19,385 |
| 74% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.2% |
| 239% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 350 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 77.2 sq mi (199.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0470°N, 15.8381°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 150 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 146 km |
| 1631 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | 5.0 m | 4,000 | 147 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 150 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 150 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 150 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 150 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 147 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 150 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 150 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 150 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 150 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 150 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 150 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 82 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 147 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 168 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 181 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 190 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Lauria has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.9").
Schools in Lauria
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola Ipc,Ipsia | - | - | - | - |
| ISIS "Nicola Miraglia" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Madia Domenico Lentini | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lauria
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Azzurra | italian pop, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Color | hits, musica italiana | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SMC Radio | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Pollino | castrovillari, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Digiesse | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lauria
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquarium di Torre Cimalonga | ||||
| Ecomuseo del Pollino | ||||
| 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 di Rivello | ||||
| Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri | ||||
| Museo Civico Montesano sulla Marcellana | ||||
| Museo Comunale | ||||
| Museo della Cultura Contadina | ||||
| Museo di Blanda | ||||
| Museo di Blanda Gioacchino Francesco La Torre | ||||
| Museo In Cammino | ||||
| Museo Naturalistico e Paleontologico di Rotonda | ||||
| Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando | ||||
| Piccolo museo della marineria scaleota |
Libraries in Lauria
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiblioMediateca Comunale Giacomo Racioppi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale di Scalea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Ferdinando Santoro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Tortora | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Centro culturale Josè Mario Cernicchiaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca delle Soprintendenze per i beni architettonici e per il paesaggio, per il patrimonio storico, artistico e demoetnoantropologico della Basilicata | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lauria
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables marketplase at summer | |||||
| Mercatino dei prodotti tipici | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo Comunale |
Hotels in Lauria
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lauria
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lauria
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lauria
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lauria
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lauria
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lauria
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lauria
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lauria
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Altavillafly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino) | - | Small Airport |
| Conca del Re Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Enrico Mattei Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grumentum Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pantano Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Policastro Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Scalea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sibari Fly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lauria
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Italiane |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lauria
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cappella Divina Pastora | |
| Chiesetta | |
| Croce Serra Pastorella |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lauria
What is the population of Lauria?
Lauria has a population of 4,660 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 77.2 square miles.
Is Lauria expensive to live in?
The median household income is $19,385, 74% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Lauria?
Lauria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches, with 25.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Lauria?
The job market in Lauria faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 350 business establishments in the area.