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Montalbano Jonico, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Montalbano Jonico is a small city in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 7,427. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
7,427 Population 126/sq mi density
945 ft Elevation 288 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,678 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,678 median income, 13.3% unemployment

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About Montalbano Jonico

Montalbano Jonico

Montalbano Jonico is a comune in the province of Matera, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. On 2 April 2009, President Giorgio Napolitano granted the commune the honorary title of città (city).

People

Population7,427
Density126/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,678
Unemployment13.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Population7,427
Population Density126 / sq mi
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Coordinates40.2859°, 16.5696°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,678

About Montalbano Jonico

Montalbano Jonico is a small city in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 7,427. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet (288 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 26.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Montalbano Jonico is $16,678, 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 557 business establishments.

Income: Montalbano Jonico vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,678
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)557

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Montalbano Jonico

Montalbano Jonico 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
Montalbano Jonico 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 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.

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 Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area59.1 sq mi (153.1 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates40.2859°N, 16.5696°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

531 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 87 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 57 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 69 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 66 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 147 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 130 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 112 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 84 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 100 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 105 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 108 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 130 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 118 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 127 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 145 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 130 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 138 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 105 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 102 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 107 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 115 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 76 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in

Montalbano Jonico has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Montalbano Jonico

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo "Nicola Fiorentino"
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Radio Stations near Montalbano Jonico

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montalbano Jonico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium di Metaponto
Casa Museo Albino Pierro
Essenza Lucano - Museo sull'Amaro Lucano
Museo Araldico
Museo archeologico nazionale della Siritide
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto
Museo Civico
Museo comunale - Civiltà contadina e mestieri antichi
Museo degli Antropodi
Museo dei Calanchi
Museo del Sapone
Museo della Mitologia Greca
Museo delle Cere
Museo Medievale
Museo Mineralogico
Museo Naturalistico Provinciale
Museo Scientifico del Mare
Museum of Arbëreshe Culture
Spazio Permanente d'arte ''Melchiorre da Montalbano'

Libraries in Montalbano Jonico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica Manfredi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Marrese0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Massimo Rinaldi0.0
Pinacoteca e Biblioteca Civica0.0

Farmers Markets in Montalbano Jonico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato Coperto
Piazza Coperta
Piazza Coperta

Gas Stations in Montalbano Jonico

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stazione di servizio

Stadiums & Teams in Montalbano Jonico

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Montalbano Jonico

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air BaseMedium Airport
Al Canale AirfieldSmall Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Paretano Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Montalbano Jonico

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montalbano Jonico

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella del Purgatorio
Cappella di San Gennaro
Cappella di San Leonardo
Cappella di San Nicola
Cappella di San Pietro
Cappella di Santa Maria d'Andria o del Buon Consiglio
Cappella Madonna del Carmine
Cappella Madonna della Pietà
Chiesa dello Spirito Santo
Chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa Santa Maria dell'Episcopio
Chiesa Santa Maria delle Grazie
San Nicola de Silva
Santuario Santa Maria Regina D'Anglona

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 Montalbano Jonico

What is the population of Montalbano Jonico?

Montalbano Jonico has a population of 7,427 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 126 people per square mile, spread across 59.1 square miles.

Is Montalbano Jonico expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,678, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Montalbano Jonico?

Montalbano Jonico 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 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Montalbano Jonico?

The job market in Montalbano Jonico faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 557 business establishments in the area.

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