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Palagiano, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Palagiano is a small city in Apulia, Italy with a population of 15,388. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

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15,388 Population 517/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
23.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,926 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
$16,926 median income, 12.5% unemployment

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People

Population15,388
Density517/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,926
Unemployment12.5%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population15,388
Population Density517 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates40.5776°, 17.0381°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (587 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,926

About Palagiano

Palagiano is a small city in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 15,388. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Palagiano is $16,926, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,154 business establishments.

Income: Palagiano vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,926
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,154

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Palagiano

Palagiano 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
Palagiano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area29.8 sq mi (77.1 km²)
Population Density517/sq mi
Coordinates40.5776°N, 17.0381°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 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 M5.8 110 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 108 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 99 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 117 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 134 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 109 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 132 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 112 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 103 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 102 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 112 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 105 km
Feb 24, 2004 5 km SW of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.4 136 km
Jun 6, 2014 7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy M4.4 110 km
Apr 18, 2002 0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy M4.4 124 km
Jan 6, 2016 15 km SSE of Scario, Italy M4.4 145 km
Dec 29, 1993 2 km NE of Verbicaro, Italy M4.4 130 km
Apr 4, 1996 4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.4 134 km
Jun 22, 2006 9 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.4 103 km
Jan 23, 2020 6 km W of Belvedere Marittimo, Italy M4.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 115 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in

Palagiano has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Palagiano

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Circolo Didattico Giovanni XXIII
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Radio Stations near Palagiano

8 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 Cittadella hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sound Bari MP3 192 kbps
Antenna Network classic hits, dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palagiano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium di Metaponto
Chiostro del convento di San Domenico
CRAC Puglia
Cripta del Redentore
ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano
Istituto Talassografico
MAR.TA Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto
Mudi Museo Diocesano di Taranto
MUDIT -Museo degli Illustri
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Gioia del Colle
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto
Museo Casa Pezzolla
Museo dei ragazzi
Museo di Storia Medioevale
Museo etnografico Alfredo Majorano
Museo Ipogeo Spartano di Taranto
Museo Meteorico - Sismico
Museo Rodolfo Valentino
Palazzo Carducci Artenisio
Palazzo Stola
Trullo Sovrano

Libraries in Palagiano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Acclavio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Vito Sansonetti0.0
Biblioteca Giulio Ranaldo0.0

Farmers Markets in Palagiano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato di Piazza Sicilia
Mercato di Piazza Sicilia
Mercato Fadini
mercato salinella

Hotels in Palagiano

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Fiori d'Arancio

Restaurants in Palagiano

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La nuova lanterna

Train Stations in Palagiano

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palagiano-Mottola

Gas Stations in Palagiano

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Eni Station
Esso
IP
IT #1449408327
IT #1462187889
IT #1464979138
IT #5851831452
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Stadiums & Teams in Palagiano

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palagiano

17 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
Aerotre AirfieldSmall Airport
Al Canale AirfieldSmall Airport
AliPuglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Campovolo BellamarinaflySmall Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Dune AirparkSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Masseria Antelmi Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Monticchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Paretano Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Palagiano

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro di Medicina Sociale Della Riabilitazione
O.s.m.a.i.r.m.
Ortokinesi Center - Dr. Petrocelli Guido
Servizi d'igiene e sanità pubblica

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palagiano

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Madonna della Stella
Chiesa di San Nicola
Chiesa Maria Santissima Immacolata
Chiesa Maria SS. Annunziata

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 Palagiano

What is the population of Palagiano?

Palagiano has a population of 15,388 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 517 people per square mile, spread across 29.8 square miles.

Is Palagiano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,926, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Palagiano?

Palagiano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches.

How is the job market in Palagiano?

The job market in Palagiano faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,154 business establishments in the area.

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