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Palombaro, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Palombaro is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 549. Elevation: 1,759 ft (536 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
549 Population 15/sq mi density
1,759 ft Elevation 536 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,849 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
$18,849 median income, 12.8% unemployment

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People

Population549
Density15/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,849
Unemployment12.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,759 ft (536 m)
Population549
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation1,759 ft (536 m)
Coordinates42.1232°, 14.2299°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall55.2 inches (140 cm)
Median Household Income$18,849

About Palombaro

Palombaro is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 549. The city sits at an elevation of 1,759 feet (536 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Palombaro is $18,849, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Palombaro vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,849
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palombaro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,759 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Italy avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,759 ft (536 m)
Area35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates42.1232°N, 14.2299°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Italy avg
Snowfall 55.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,295 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 77 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 109 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 65 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 69 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 98 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 119 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 100 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 65 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 144 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 149 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 83 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 139 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 103 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 86 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 94 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 140 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 80 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 146 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 101 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 4,000 146 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 146 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 72 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 126 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 102 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 134 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 144 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 146 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 157 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in

Palombaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Palombaro

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rouge Italy MP3 320 kbps
Radio Parsifal italian pop, pescara MP3
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Is Now Radio hot adult contemporary, isernia MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Palombaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum
Botteghe medievali
Centro D'arte Alberto di Giovanni (Ex Chiesa SS. Annunziata)
Centro di documentazione Ocriticum
Centro visitatori Museo Naturalistico Parco Nazionale Majella
Ecomuseo del paleolitico della valle Giumentina
Ecomuseo del paleolitico della valle Giumentina
Ex Cinema Eden
Galleria del Gusto
Giardino Botanico “Daniela Brescia”
Museo "Don Domenico Grossi"
Museo archeologico
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Iuvanum
Museo Archeologico Nazionale d'Abruzzo - La Civitella
Museo Archeologico Nazionale d'Abruzzo - Villa Frigerj
Museo d'Arte "Costantino Barbella"
Museo dei cuochi
Museo dei Fossili e delle Ambre
Museo del costume e delle Tradizioni della nostra gente
Museo del Lupo
Museo del Maestro Fedele Cappelletti e Nipote
Museo del merletto a tombolo
Museo dell'Abruzzo Bizantino ed Altomedievale
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo dell'Orso Marsicano (MOM)
Museo della Ceramiche
Museo della Guerra per la Pace
Museo della pietra "Chiara Marinelli"
Museo Diocesano
Museo etnografico bomba
Museo Etnografico di Bomba
Museo Naturalistico e Archeologico
Museo Tradizioni Faresi
Museo Universitario di Chieti
Percorso Archeologico Lanciano Sotterranea
Pinacoteca Cascella
Polo museale Santo Spirito

Libraries in Palombaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arcivescovado0.0
Bibioteca Comunale "Raffaele Liberatore"0.0
Biblioteca A. C. De Meis0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio de Angelis"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Emiliana Zecchini"0.0
Biblioteca comunale "F. De Ritis"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Fosco Maraini"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Mario Novello"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Cesare De Titta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Ortona0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Teodoro Rosica0.0
Biblioteca del Convento di Sant'Antonio0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana S. Domenico0.0
Biblioteca Maestro Travaglini0.0
Biblioteca Regionale De Meis0.0
Sala Polifunzionale "Pietro Di Nello"0.0

Farmers Markets in Palombaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto
Mercato scoperto
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa
Oleificio Firmani Tina

Restaurants in Palombaro

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Lupennese
Trattoria dal Pagano

Gas Stations in Palombaro

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851839918
IT #5853344120

Breweries in Palombaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birra Nabo
Birrificio Maiella

Stadiums & Teams in Palombaro

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Palombaro

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Roccaraso - Rivisondoli 0.0 $0
Campo Imperatore 0.0 $0

Airports Near Palombaro

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Aquino AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Villa Selva Air Park"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Country"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Costa del Monte Flying FieldSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pica AirfieldSmall Airport
Val Vibrata Flying FieldSmall Airport
Vasto Flying FieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palombaro

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
Chiesa di San Flaviano
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Serra
Eremo di Sant'Angelo di Palombaro

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 Palombaro

What is the population of Palombaro?

Palombaro has a population of 549 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 35.7 square miles.

Is Palombaro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,849, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Palombaro?

Palombaro has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 55.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Palombaro?

The job market in Palombaro faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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