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Palo del Colle, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Palo del Colle is a small city in Apulia, Italy with a population of 20,692. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
20,692 Population 552/sq mi density
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,201 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
$18,201 median income, 12.9% unemployment

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People

Population20,692
Density552/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,201
Unemployment12.9%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Population20,692
Population Density552 / sq mi
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Coordinates41.0556°, 16.7032°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,201

About Palo del Colle

Palo del Colle is a small city in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 20,692. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Palo del Colle is $18,201, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,552 business establishments.

Income: Palo del Colle vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,201
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.9%
258% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,552

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Palo del Colle

Palo del Colle has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 616 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.2°C / 48°F 2.8° / 16.5° 52.8
Feb 10.1°C / 50°F 3.9° / 18.1° 87.4
Mar 11.4°C / 52°F 4.9° / 20.7° 51.3
Apr 14°C / 57°F 6.2° / 24.6° 41.1
May 18.7°C / 66°F 10.7° / 28.4° 39.5
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 15.4° / 35.8° 27.0
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 19.6° / 38.1° 40.9
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 20.6° / 36.9° 44.0
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 15.9° / 33.4° 28.8
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 13.1° / 28.5° 70.0
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 7.5° / 23.7° 74.0
Dec 11.3°C / 52°F 5.6° / 18.3° 59.1
Palo del Colle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²)
Population Density552/sq mi
Coordinates41.0556°N, 16.7032°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 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 85 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 129 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 143 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 113 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 87 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 147 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 106 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 107 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 147 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 79 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 142 km
Sep 22, 1998 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.5 106 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 82 km
Jun 11, 2004 3 km N of Vieste, Italy M4.5 105 km
Apr 18, 2002 0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy M4.4 103 km
Sep 17, 2010 7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy M4.4 102 km
Apr 4, 1996 4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.4 111 km
Apr 18, 2020 3 km ENE of Poggio Imperiale, Italy M4.4 139 km
Nov 5, 1992 6 km ESE of San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy M4.4 102 km
Feb 15, 1998 5 km N of Cagnano Varano, Italy M4.4 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 112 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 136 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
February 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in

Palo del Colle has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Palo del Colle

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Media V.S.Mastromatteo
Scuola elementare
Scuola Materna
Scuola elementare Viale Italia
Scuola elementare Antenore
Scuola elementare Guaccero
Scuola elementare Davanzati
Scuola materna
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Radio Stations near Palo del Colle

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Italy Classical Radio classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Norba AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Puglia pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MI PIACI MP3 128 kbps
Radio Manbassa adult contemporary, lecce MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Antenna Network classic hits, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Giulia canosa di puglia, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
RCS Bisceglie dance, italian pop MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Palo del Colle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Visita Uomo di Altamura
Centro Visite Vedetta Del Mediterraneo
Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza
Cittadella Mediterranea della Scienza
Erbario di Villa la rocca
Erbario di Villa la rocca
Galleria Nazionale della Puglia "Girolamo e Rosaria Devanna"
Museo Archeologico - Fondazione "De Palo-Ungaro"
Museo Archeologico del Pulo
Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica
Museo Archeologico di Santa Scolastica
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altamura
Museo archeologico nazionale Jatta
Museo Arte Presepiale Antonio Colonna
Museo civico di Bari
Museo civico di Bari
Museo Civico di Bisceglie
Museo Collezione di Fisica
Museo Collezione di Fisica
Museo comunale della Civiltà Contadina
Museo dei pigmenti naturali colorati - Centro d'Arte Santa Teresa dei Maschi
Museo dei pigmenti naturali colorati - Centro d'Arte Santa Teresa dei Maschi
Museo del Castello
Museo del Castello
Museo del Pane di Vito Forte
Museo del succorpo della cattedrale
Museo del succorpo della cattedrale
Museo della radio, dei fari e delle torri costiere della Puglia
Museo della radio, dei fari e delle torri costiere della Puglia
Museo di Scienze della Terra di Bari
Museo di Scienze della Terra di Bari
Museo di Zoologia
Museo di Zoologia
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo Nicolaiano
Museo Nicolaiano
museo strumenti di Chimica
museo strumenti di Chimica
Palazzo Baldassarre - Museo dell'Uomo di Altamura
Palazzo Spada
Pinacoteca di Arte Contemporanea "Domenico Cantatore"
Pinacoteca Metropolitana "Corrado Giaquinto"
Pinacoteca Metropolitana "Corrado Giaquinto"
Presepe Semovente
Pulo di Molfetta
Siloteca
Villa giardino dei Semplici Dip Agraria
Villa giardino dei Semplici Dip Agraria

Libraries in Palo del Colle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Accademia Pugliese delle Scienze0.0
Accademia Pugliese delle Scienze0.0
Agorateca, Biblioteca di Comunità0.0
Agorateca, Biblioteca di Comunità0.0
Archivio Storico di Bari0.0
Archivio Storico di Bari0.0
Associazione Don Saverio Bavaro - Biblioteca dei Ragazzi Antonio Daconto Onlus0.0
Bib. Biologia0.0
Bib. Biologia0.0
Biblioteca "Gaetano Ricchetti"0.0
Biblioteca "Gaetano Ricchetti"0.0
Biblioteca Aquarius0.0
Biblioteca Catino0.0
Biblioteca Centrale del Polo Umanistico e di Comunità0.0
Biblioteca Centrale del Polo Umanistico e di Comunità0.0
Biblioteca cittadina0.0
Biblioteca cittadina0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Carlo Perrone"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Eustachio Rogadeo"0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Luigi Giovene Marinelli"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale D'Addosio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Mons. Pompeo Sarnelli0.0
Biblioteca De Gemmis0.0
Biblioteca De Gemmis0.0
Biblioteca del Dipartimento di Architettura e Urbanistica0.0
Biblioteca del Dipartimento di Architettura e Urbanistica0.0
Biblioteca di Geologia0.0
Biblioteca di Geologia0.0
Biblioteca di matematica0.0
Biblioteca di matematica0.0
Biblioteca di quartiere "Don Bosco"0.0
Biblioteca di quartiere "Don Bosco"0.0
biblioteca Mastromauro0.0
Biblioteca Michele Brucoli0.0
Biblioteca Michele Brucoli0.0
Biblioteca Nazionale "Sagarriga Visconti Volpi"0.0
G. Maselli Campagna0.0
Museo del Libro - Casa della Cultura (Palazzo Caputi)0.0
Teca del Mediterraneo0.0
Teca del Mediterraneo0.0

Farmers Markets in Palo del Colle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antiquariando
Antiquariando
Area Polifunzionale San Martino
different shops opened every days
different shops opened every days
Mercato
Mercato Comunale
Mercato Comunale
Mercato Comunale "San Filippo Neri"
Mercato Contadino di Bari
Mercato coperto
Mercato coperto
Mercato coperto
Mercato Coperto "Madonna del Carmelo"
Mercato coperto di San Girolamo
Mercato Coperto di Via Tanzi
Mercato Coperto di Via Tanzi
Mercato Coperto Ex Manifattura Tabacchi
Mercato del pesce
Mercato del pesce
Mercato di Santa Chiara
mercato giornaliero
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Santa Scolastica
Mercato Settimanale
Mercato Settimanale
weekly market/mercato settimanale
weekly market/mercato settimanale

Restaurants in Palo del Colle

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fishè
Sala delle Rose

Cafes in Palo del Colle

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Tremila
Cafè Angel
Flapper Bistrò
Gil Bar
Gran Caffe del Castello
Nook Cafè
Red Chili Cafe

Monuments in Palo del Colle

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai caduti

Train Stations in Palo del Colle

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palo del Colle

Gas Stations in Palo del Colle

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dill's
Gas E
IP
Q8 easy
Tamoil

Banks in Palo del Colle

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata

Stadiums & Teams in Palo del Colle

TeamLeagueDivision
Campo Comunale "Sigismondo Palmiotta"
Campo Sportivo "Principe di Piemonte"
Stadio della Vittoria
Stadio San Nicola

Airports Near Palo del Colle

13 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
Batfly AirfieldSmall Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Monticchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Paretano Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Palo del Colle

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ambulatorio Static
Centro Polivalente di Riabilitazione Frangi
Diaverum - Centro Dialisi di Bari
Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri
Ri-Ability Associzione onlus

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palo del Colle

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella di Santa Maria del Pozzo
Chiesa del Purgatorio
Chiesa della Madonna della Stella
Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie
Chiesa della Madonna di Juso
Chiesa dello Spirito Santo
Chiesa di San Domenico
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di San Vito Martire
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta in San Sebastiano
Chiesa di Santa Maria La Porta
Chiesa San Giacomo
Chiesa San Rocco
Sala Regno Testimoni di Geova
Statua Padre Pio

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 Palo del Colle

What is the population of Palo del Colle?

Palo del Colle has a population of 20,692 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 552 people per square mile, spread across 37.5 square miles.

Is Palo del Colle expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,201, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Palo del Colle?

Palo del Colle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.

How is the job market in Palo del Colle?

The job market in Palo del Colle faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,552 business establishments in the area.

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