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Pescocostanzo, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Pescocostanzo is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 1,055. Elevation: 4,577 ft (1,395 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

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1,055 Population 22/sq mi density
4,577 ft Elevation 1,395 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$23,258 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
$23,258 median income, 11.3% unemployment

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About Pescocostanzo

Pescocostanzo

Pescocostanzo is a comune and town of 1038 inhabitants in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is a tourist destination, attracting people from all over Italy due to its landscape and environment. It is part of the Maiella National Park and is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia. In winter, Pescocostanzo is a destination for skiers and snowboarders, and has its own ski resort. The towns of Roccaraso and Rivisondoli are close by.

People

Population1,055
Density22/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$23,258
Unemployment11.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation4,577 ft (1,395 m)
Population1,055
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation4,577 ft (1,395 m)
Coordinates41.8872°, 14.0661°
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$23,258

About Pescocostanzo

Pescocostanzo is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 1,055. The city sits at an elevation of 4,577 feet (1,395 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 Pescocostanzo is $23,258, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 79 business establishments.

Income: Pescocostanzo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$23,258
69% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pescocostanzo 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 4,577 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

Elevation4,577 ft (1,395 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates41.8872°N, 14.0661°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Italy avg
Snowfall 55.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,005 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 78 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 118 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 68 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 69 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 105 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 130 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 106 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 66 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 89 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 148 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 111 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 101 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 92 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 85 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 90 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 114 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 80 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 107 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 102 km
Nov 9, 1997 2 km NE of Sellano, Italy M4.8 146 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 4,000 122 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 122 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 54 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 127 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 108 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 115 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 118 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 122 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 130 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 193 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 Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Pescocostanzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Pescocostanzo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola O.Colecchi
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Radio Stations near Pescocostanzo

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
rai MP3 256 kbps
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Nuova Rete music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Pescocostanzo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium della civiltà safina
Centro di documentazione Ocriticum
Centro museale di documentazione e ricerca scientifica di paleontologia
Centro visitatori Museo Naturalistico Parco Nazionale Majella
Giardino Botanico “Daniela Brescia”
La casa di Iadeva
Museo Archeologico di Iuvanum
Museo civico archeologico Antonio De Nino
Museo Civico Archeologico Antonio De Nino
Museo Civico Aufidenate
Museo civico di Sulmona
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo del camoscio
Museo del Lupo
Museo del merletto a tombolo
Museo dell'Acqua
Museo dell'arte e della tecnologia confettiera
Museo dell'Orso Marsicano (MOM)
Museo dell'uomo e della foresta
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Guerra
Museo della pietra "Chiara Marinelli"
Museo della Torre
Museo della Transumanza
Museo delle acque
Museo di storia locale
Museo Internazionale della Pesca a Mosca Stanislao Kuckiewicz
Museo naturalistico
Museo Naturalistico e Archeologico
Museo Tradizioni Faresi
Sala dei pipistrelli
Trasuta e sposa

Libraries in Pescocostanzo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale di Pettorano sul Gizio0.0
Biblioteca Maestro Travaglini0.0
Sala Polifunzionale "Pietro Di Nello"0.0

Hotels in Pescocostanzo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Masseria Cerasella

Restaurants in Pescocostanzo

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 Frati
Il gallo di pietra
Ristorante da Paolino
Ristorante Il Setaccio
Ristorante La Terrazza

Cafes in Pescocostanzo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Stazione

Theatres in Pescocostanzo

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorium ex Chiesa di San Nicola

Castles in Pescocostanzo

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palazzo Fanzago

Bus Stations in Pescocostanzo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autobus di linea Arpa

Gas Stations in Pescocostanzo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IP Self

Banks in Pescocostanzo

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca dell'Adriatico
Banca di Credito Cooperativo

Breweries in Pescocostanzo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Maltolento

Stadiums & Teams in Pescocostanzo

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pescocostanzo

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 Pescocostanzo

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquino AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SelvaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie OlivolaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Pegaso Flying ClubSmall Airport
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo AmyclaeSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Giovanni ZacciniSmall Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Rains AirfieldSmall Airport
Umberto Nobile AirfieldSmall Airport
Vasto Flying FieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport
Volturno Fly AviosuperficieSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pescocostanzo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pescocostanzo

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica Santa Maria del Colle
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Eremo di San Michele di Pescocostanzo
Sant'Antonio Abate
Santa Maria del Suffragio dei Morti

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 Pescocostanzo

What is the population of Pescocostanzo?

Pescocostanzo has a population of 1,055 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

Is Pescocostanzo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,258, 69% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pescocostanzo?

Pescocostanzo 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 Pescocostanzo?

The job market in Pescocostanzo faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 79 business establishments in the area.

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