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Montesano sulla Marcellana, Italy

Campania · Italy

Montesano sulla Marcellana is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 1,569. Elevation: 2,789 ft (850 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,569 Population 100/sq mi density
2,789 ft Elevation 850 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,991 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
$14,991 median income, 12.3% unemployment

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About Montesano sulla Marcellana

Montesano sulla Marcellana

Montesano sulla Marcellana is a town and comune of the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-west Italy.

People

Population1,569
Density100/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,991
Unemployment12.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Population1,569
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Coordinates40.2761°, 15.7039°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.3 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$14,991

About Montesano sulla Marcellana

Montesano sulla Marcellana is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 1,569. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet (850 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Montesano sulla Marcellana is $14,991, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Montesano sulla Marcellana vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,991
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Montesano sulla Marcellana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 292 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 44.9 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.7 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates40.2761°N, 15.7039°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Italy avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

582 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 56 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 141 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 36 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 125 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 51 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 108 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 116 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 147 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 95 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 133 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 63 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 51 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 59 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 109 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 65 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 134 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 78 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 65 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 65 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 135 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 4,000 124 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 124 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 121 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 107 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 137 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 30 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 124 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 146 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 161 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 171 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in

Montesano sulla Marcellana has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Montesano sulla Marcellana

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Omnicomprensivo Montesano sulla Marcellana
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Radio Stations near Montesano sulla Marcellana

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ruoti MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Montesano sulla Marcellana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Joe Petrosino
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
MU.VI. - Museo Virtuale
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Rivello
Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri
Museo Archeologico Sala Consilina
Museo Civico Montesano sulla Marcellana
Museo Civico Multimediale
Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari
Museo delle erbe e delle antiche coltivazioni
Museo delle Tradizioni Locali
Museo didattico della pietra di Padula
Museo Diocesano San Pietro
Museo Etnografico
Museo In Cammino

Libraries in Montesano sulla Marcellana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioMediateca Comunale Giacomo Racioppi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Professore Vincenzo Curcio0.0

Farmers Markets in Montesano sulla Marcellana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino dei prodotti tipici
Mercato Ortofrutticolo Comunale
Mercato settimanale (sabato)

Hotels in Montesano sulla Marcellana

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palazzo Cestari

Restaurants in Montesano sulla Marcellana

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Roccia

Gas Stations in Montesano sulla Marcellana

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Energ Fuel

Stadiums & Teams in Montesano sulla Marcellana

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Airports Near Montesano sulla Marcellana

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare PaestumSmall Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi da Peppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Montesano sulla Marcellana

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montesano sulla Marcellana

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella
Chiesa
Chiesa dell'Assunta
Chiesa di San'Andrea
Chiesa di Sant'Anna
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Annunziata
Chiesa di Santa Rosa
Santuario Sant'Antonio di Padova

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 Montesano sulla Marcellana

What is the population of Montesano sulla Marcellana?

Montesano sulla Marcellana has a population of 1,569 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles.

Is Montesano sulla Marcellana expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,991, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Montesano sulla Marcellana?

Montesano sulla Marcellana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Montesano sulla Marcellana?

The job market in Montesano sulla Marcellana faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

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