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Pescopagano, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Pescopagano is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 1,851. Elevation: 3,130 ft (954 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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1,851 Population 40/sq mi density
3,130 ft Elevation 954 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
32.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,590 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
$19,590 median income, 12.1% unemployment

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About Pescopagano

Pescopagano is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni of Cairano, Calitri, Castelgrande, Castelnuovo di Conza, Conza della Campania, Laviano, Rapone, Sant'Andrea di Conza, Santomenna.

People

Population1,851
Density40/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,590
Unemployment12.1%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation3,130 ft (954 m)
Population1,851
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation3,130 ft (954 m)
Coordinates40.8349°, 15.3995°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation32.5 inches (825 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$19,590

About Pescopagano

Pescopagano is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 1,851. The city sits at an elevation of 3,130 feet (954 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Pescopagano is $19,590, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 139 business establishments.

Income: Pescopagano vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,590
74% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)139

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pescopagano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,130 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,130 ft (954 m)
Area46.3 sq mi (119.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates40.8349°N, 15.3995°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below Italy avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

686 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 115 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 108 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 32 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 102 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 118 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 123 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 121 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 33 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 127 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 121 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 113 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 122 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 131 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 11 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 111 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 115 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 64 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 131 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 100 km
Mar 19, 1997 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy M4.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 82 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 82 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 108 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 74 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 100 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 38 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 82 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 106 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in

Pescopagano has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Pescopagano

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo statale "J.Stella"
I.P.S.I.A. Tenente R. Righetti
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Radio Stations near Pescopagano

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ritmo 80 80s AAC 64 kbps
DumDUM indie rock, instrumental MP3 320 kbps
Radio Buon Consiglio catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ruoti MP3 128 kbps
Radio TRC cerignola, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pescopagano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
C.E.R.A
Casa Natale di Francesco De Sanctis
Casa natale S. Gerardo Maiella
M.A.V.I.
MuDea - Museo delle Acque
Museo archeologico lucano dell'alta valle del Sele
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Muro Lucano
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Volcei
Museo Civico Antiquarium
Museo Civico Archeologico di Bisaccia
Museo della civiltà contadina e artigiana
Museo di Storia Naturale del Vulture

Libraries in Pescopagano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Colliano0.0
Biblioteca comunale Francesco Antonio Cappone0.0

Farmers Markets in Pescopagano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino del sapori
Piazza Mercato

Cafes in Pescopagano

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Route 66

Monuments in Pescopagano

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fernando Schettini
Monumento all'emigrante

Gas Stations in Pescopagano

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #1781726251

Stadiums & Teams in Pescopagano

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pescopagano

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amendola Air BaseMedium Airport
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOGMedium Airport
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie del SoleSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie OlivolaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare PaestumSmall Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Falcone AirfieldSmall Airport
Fly and Go AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi da Peppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Sky Ufita AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pescopagano

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Leonardo
Chiesa Santa Maria delle Grazie
Santuario di Montemauro

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 Pescopagano

What is the population of Pescopagano?

Pescopagano has a population of 1,851 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 46.3 square miles.

Is Pescopagano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,590, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pescopagano?

Pescopagano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pescopagano?

The job market in Pescopagano faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 139 business establishments in the area.

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