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Mercato, Italy

Campania · Italy

Mercato is a small city in Campania, Italy with a population of 8,473. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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8,473 Population 56,487/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
52.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,044 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,044 median income, 12.9% unemployment

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About Mercato

Mercato

Mercato San Severino is a town and comune of the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-west Italy.

People

Population8,473
Density56,487/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,044
Unemployment12.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Population8,473
Population Density56,487 / sq mi
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Coordinates40.7161°, 14.9401°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation52.9 inches (1,342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,044

About Mercato

Mercato is a small city in Italy (Campania) with a population of 8,473. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Mercato is $16,044, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 635 business establishments.

Income: Mercato vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,044
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)635

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Mercato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 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 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density56,487/sq mi
Coordinates40.7161°N, 14.9401°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

656 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 119 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 70 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 112 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 116 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 112 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 130 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 70 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 117 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 147 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 119 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 121 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 115 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 101 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 145 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 108 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 115 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 84 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 47 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 39 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 51 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 45 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 45 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 96 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 99 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 118 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 53 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 45 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 69 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 88 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
February 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in

Mercato has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Mercato

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DumDUM indie rock, instrumental MP3 320 kbps
Romantica Radio (RomanticaRadio Web) 60's, 60s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Punto Nuovo cesinali, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Buon Consiglio catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cava New Generation MP3 128 kbps
Radio Quinta Rete napoli, pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Bussola 24 (RadioBussola, RadioBussola24) calcio, cronaca MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alfa Lab MP3 128 kbps
RadioGs MP3
GRS - Gruppo Radio Sperone golden music, goldies MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Mercato

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acceso al Museo Provincial
Casa Museo San Giuseppe Moscati
Catacombe della Confraternita dei cinturati di Santa Maria del Soccorso
Complesso Monumentale di Santa Sofia
Giardino della Minerva
Hangar Museo
MOA Museum of Operation Avalanche
Mostra permanente dei presepi
Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele
Museo archeologico nazionale di Pontecagnano
Museo Archeologico Provinciale
Museo Città Creativa
Museo del Palazzo della Dogana dei Grani
Museo dell'Ambiente e del Territorio
Museo della Bufala e della Mozzarella
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Memoria e della Pace
Museo dello sbarco e Salerno Capitale
Museo di S. Francesco a Folloni
Museo Diocesano San Matteo
Museo Irpino
Museo Irpino
Museo narrante del santuario di Hera Argiva alla foce del Sele
Museo provinciale della ceramica
Museo Roberto Papi
Museo virtuale della scuola medica salernitana
Palazzo De Simone
Pinacoteca Provinciale
Villa Amendola

Libraries in Mercato

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "L. Da Vinci"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "S. Angelluzzi"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Alfonso Gatto0.0
Biblioteca parrocchiale "Domus Deorum"0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale0.0
Biblioteca S. Francesco0.0
Palazzo della Cultura0.0
Paoline Libreria0.0

Farmers Markets in Mercato

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area mercatale via Sabato Robertelli
Area Mercato
Mercatino Rionale
Mercato Coperto
Mercato della frutta e verdura
Mercato Piazza Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto

Cinemas in Mercato

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cittadella del Cinema

Castles in Mercato

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Terravecchia

Gas Stations in Mercato

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Finmetrica ex Esso
IP

Banks in Mercato

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intesa Sanpaolo

Breweries in Mercato

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Agrinin

Stadiums & Teams in Mercato

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mercato

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Naples International AirportNAPLarge Airport
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOGMedium Airport
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall Airport
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie del SoleSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SelvaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie OlivolaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare PaestumSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall Airport
Centro Volo CampaniaSmall Airport
Fly and Go AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi da Peppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Rains AirfieldSmall Airport
Sky Ufita AirfieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport
Volturno Fly AviosuperficieSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mercato

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Istituto Progenia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mercato

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Francesco

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 Mercato

What is the population of Mercato?

Mercato has a population of 8,473 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 56,487 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

Is Mercato expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,044, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Mercato?

Mercato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches.

How is the job market in Mercato?

The job market in Mercato faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 635 business establishments in the area.

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