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Oliveto Lucano, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Oliveto Lucano is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 473. Elevation: 1,791 ft (546 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
473 Population 4/sq mi density
1,791 ft Elevation 546 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,765 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
$14,765 median income, 16.0% unemployment

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People

Population473
Density4/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,765
Unemployment16.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Population473
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Coordinates40.5355°, 16.1855°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (632 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,765

About Oliveto Lucano

Oliveto Lucano is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 473. The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet (546 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Oliveto Lucano is $14,765, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Oliveto Lucano vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,765
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.0%
344% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Oliveto Lucano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above Italy avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Area126.1 sq mi (326.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates40.5355°N, 16.1855°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

537 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 44 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 58 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 150 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 108 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 74 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 135 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 136 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 42 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 107 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 102 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 124 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 114 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 112 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 130 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 143 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 112 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 64 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 106 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 134 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 96 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 140 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 110 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 122 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 152 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 176 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in

Oliveto Lucano has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Oliveto Lucano

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria - Della Libertà
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Radio Stations near Oliveto Lucano

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Selene adult contemporary, corato MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Altamura Uno MP3 128 kbps
Radio New Sound hits, musica italiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Oliveto Lucano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angolo della Memoria - Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Angolo della Memoria - Museo di Storia e Civiltà Contadina
Casa delle Muse di Sinisgalli - Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Museo - Mulino de Sortis
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo Demo Antropologico - CEA Stigliano
Museo Paul Russotto
Museo Utopia
Museo Viaggio in Basilicata
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico
Pinacoteca Carlo Levi

Libraries in Oliveto Lucano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale G. Salerno0.0
Biblioteca del Libro Lucano0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0

Farmers Markets in Oliveto Lucano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto di Piazza della Libertà
Mercato della frutta
Mercato della frutta

Stadiums & Teams in Oliveto Lucano

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Oliveto Lucano

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air BaseMedium Airport
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Falcone AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Oliveto Lucano

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oliveto Lucano

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella di San Giovanni
Chiesa Madonna Piano di Campo
Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria delle Grazie

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 Oliveto Lucano

What is the population of Oliveto Lucano?

Oliveto Lucano has a population of 473 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 126.1 square miles.

Is Oliveto Lucano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,765, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Oliveto Lucano?

Oliveto Lucano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Oliveto Lucano?

The job market in Oliveto Lucano faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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