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Metaponto, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Metaponto is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 705. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
705 Population 10/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,400 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
$16,400 median income, 13.3% unemployment

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People

Population705
Density10/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,400
Unemployment13.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population705
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates40.3714°, 16.8112°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,400

About Metaponto

Metaponto is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 705. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Metaponto is $16,400, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 53 business establishments.

Income: Metaponto vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,400
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Metaponto

Metaponto has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 518 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.4° 48.2
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F 5° / 13.9° 33.6
Mar 11.8°C / 53°F 7.3° / 16.2° 47.9
Apr 14.5°C / 58°F 9.8° / 19.2° 44.5
May 19°C / 66°F 14.2° / 23.8° 29.7
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 18.3° / 29° 22.2
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 20.8° / 31.9° 23.7
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 21.2° / 32.1° 15.8
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.6° 53.5
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 13.9° / 22.9° 57.9
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10° / 18.3° 81.9
Dec 10.4°C / 51°F 6.5° / 14.4° 58.6
Metaponto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area73.4 sq mi (190.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates40.3714°N, 16.8112°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

476 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 99 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 80 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 87 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 75 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 109 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 134 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 97 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 127 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 140 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 149 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 125 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 120 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 127 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 76 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 91 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 82 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 125 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 94 km
Aug 11, 2017 21 km WSW of Scarcelli, Italy M4.5 144 km
Jan 24, 1990 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy M4.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 130 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 88 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in

Metaponto has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Metaponto

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo Pitagora - - - -
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Radio Stations near Metaponto

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cittadella hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Metaponto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium di Metaponto
Museo archeologico nazionale della Siritide
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto
Museo Naturalistico Provinciale

Libraries in Metaponto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale “Pia Vivarelli”0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Massimo Rinaldi0.0
Biblioteca Giulio Ranaldo0.0

Farmers Markets in Metaponto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Piazza Coperta
Piazza Coperta

Hotels in Metaponto

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Palatinum ristorante
Masseria Cardillo
Porto degli Argonauti
Residence Alessidamo
Turismo

Restaurants in Metaponto

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Emanto'
Il Guerriero
L'oasi
La Barchetta
La Battigia
Lido Cuba Libre
Ristorante Pizzeria Internazionale
Terrazzino degli dei - da vito

Monuments in Metaponto

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiesetta di San Leone Magno
Pitagora's door

Train Stations in Metaponto

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Metaponto

Gas Stations in Metaponto

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
IP
Q8

Golf Courses in Metaponto

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Club Metaponto

Stadiums & Teams in Metaponto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Metaponto

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base-Medium Airport
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta AirportTARMedium Airport
Al Canale Airfield-Small Airport
Ali sul Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari-Small Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Dune Airpark-Small Airport
Enrico Mattei Airfield-Small Airport
La Quercia Airfield-Small Airport
Monticchio Airfield-Small Airport
Natile Airfield-Small Airport
Paretano Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Pisticci Flying Field-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Metaponto

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
O.s.m.a.i.r.m.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Metaponto

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa San Leone Magno

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 Metaponto

What is the population of Metaponto?

Metaponto has a population of 705 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 73.4 square miles.

Is Metaponto expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,400, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Metaponto?

Metaponto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Metaponto?

The job market in Metaponto faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

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