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Montescaglioso, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Montescaglioso is a small city in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 9,205. Elevation: 1,155 ft (352 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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9,205 Population 115/sq mi density
1,155 ft Elevation 352 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,381 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
$15,381 median income, 12.9% unemployment

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About Montescaglioso

Montescaglioso

Montescaglioso is a town and comune in the Province of Matera, Basilicata, southern Italy.

People

Population9,205
Density115/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,381
Unemployment12.9%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Population9,205
Population Density115 / sq mi
Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Coordinates40.5502°, 16.6654°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (623 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,381

About Montescaglioso

Montescaglioso is a small city in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 9,205. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet (352 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Montescaglioso is $15,381, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 690 business establishments.

Income: Montescaglioso vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,381
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)690

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Montescaglioso

Montescaglioso 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
Montescaglioso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Area79.8 sq mi (206.7 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates40.5502°N, 16.6654°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
35% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

460 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 80 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 82 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 93 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 96 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 79 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 136 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 129 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 130 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 148 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 139 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 141 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 102 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 148 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 147 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 90 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 94 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 136 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 72 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 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 145 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 106 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 144 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 99 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 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 71°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in

Montescaglioso has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Montescaglioso

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Statale - Secondaria di Primo Grado "Salinari"
Istituto Comprensivo "Palazzo - Salinari"
Scuola Primaria - Salvo D'Acquisto
Istituto Comprensivo Don Liborio Palazzo - Carlo Salinari
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Radio Stations near Montescaglioso

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Norba AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Puglia pop, top 40 MP3 128 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 Montescaglioso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium di Metaponto
Casa Cisterna
Casa grotta C’era una volta
Casa Grotta del Casalnuovo
Casa Grotta nei Sassi
Casa Noha
Essenza Lucano - Museo sull'Amaro Lucano
Flying Stones
Ipogeo MateraSum
La Casa di Ortega
Madonna delle virtù
MUdeSCA - Museo dello Scavo
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola
Museo Civico
Museo comunale - Civiltà contadina e mestieri antichi
Museo Del Pane
Museo del pane Matera
Museo Laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina
Museo Nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata
Musma
Palazzo dell'Arcivescovado
Palazzo Pomarici
TAM - Tower Art Museum
TAM - Tower Art Museum
Visit center - naturalistic museum

Libraries in Montescaglioso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Giovanni Colonna"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale “Pia Vivarelli”0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Marrese0.0
Biblioteca Giulio Ranaldo0.0
Palazzo dell'Annunziata0.0
Sinno Libreria Cartoleria0.0

Farmers Markets in Montescaglioso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato di Piccianello
Piazza Coperta
Piazza Coperta
Samac Srl

Hotels in Montescaglioso

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il Borgo Ritrovato

Restaurants in Montescaglioso

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il trappeto ristorante - pizzeria
Ristorante Caveosus

Cafes in Montescaglioso

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffè Letterario

Monuments in Montescaglioso

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colonna di San Rocco

Gas Stations in Montescaglioso

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antezza snc Monte
Dipierro Carburanti
Eni Station
IP

Breweries in Montescaglioso

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birfoot Birrificio

Stadiums & Teams in Montescaglioso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Montescaglioso

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air BaseMedium Airport
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta AirportTARMedium Airport
Al Canale AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Monticchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Paretano Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Montescaglioso

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Montescaglioso

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Imparola Centro Riabilitativo
O.s.m.a.i.r.m.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Montescaglioso

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dei Santi Medici
Chiesa del Crocifisso
Chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Chiesa di Santa Lucia Vecchia (Ex di Santa Maria dell'Abbondanza)
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Platea
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Chiesa Madre dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
Chiesa Rupestre Santa Maria degli Almari
Chiesa Sant'Agostino
Chiesetta San Biagio
Convento dei Padri Cappuccini e Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi
Madonna della Murgia o della Loe

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 Montescaglioso

What is the population of Montescaglioso?

Montescaglioso has a population of 9,205 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 79.8 square miles.

Is Montescaglioso expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,381, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Montescaglioso?

Montescaglioso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.

How is the job market in Montescaglioso?

The job market in Montescaglioso faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 690 business establishments in the area.

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