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Petina, Italy

Campania · Italy

Petina is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 1,178. Elevation: 2,129 ft (649 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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1,178 Population 58/sq mi density
2,129 ft Elevation 649 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,355 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
$14,355 median income, 13.4% unemployment

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About Petina

Petina

Petina is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

People

Population1,178
Density58/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,355
Unemployment13.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Population1,178
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Coordinates40.5321°, 15.3735°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.3 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$14,355

About Petina

Petina is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 1,178. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet (649 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Petina is $14,355, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 88 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$14,355
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Petina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 292 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 44.9 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Area20.3 sq mi (52.7 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates40.5321°N, 15.3735°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Italy avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

651 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 M5.9 146 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 43 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 139 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 76 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 144 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 137 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 90 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 132 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 122 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 88 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 40 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 88 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 79 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 88 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 97 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 147 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 27 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 40 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 139 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 86 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 86 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 147 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 132 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 108 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 134 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 11 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 86 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 109 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 127 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Petina has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Petina

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DumDUM indie rock, instrumental MP3 320 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
RadioGs MP3
Radio Ruoti MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Petina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium e Laboratorio di archeologia sugli scavi di Monte Pruno
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Casa natale S. Gerardo Maiella
MIdA Museo Botanico
MIdA Museo Geologico
Museo Antiquarium Civico
Museo Archeologico
Museo archeologico lucano dell'alta valle del Sele
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Muro Lucano
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Volcei
Museo Archeologico Sala Consilina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari
Museo delle erbe e delle antiche coltivazioni
Museo Diocesano San Pietro
Museo Naturalistico
Museo naturalistico - Fondazione Iridia
Museo Paleontologico del Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano
Museo Sacro San Nicola di Bari
Museo Salviano

Libraries in Petina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Nicola Lamattina"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Colliano0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Professore Vincenzo Curcio0.0

Farmers Markets in Petina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino del sapori

Hotels in Petina

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Marino

Gas Stations in Petina

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851842536

Gyms in Petina

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #4604191692

Stadiums & Teams in Petina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Petina

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi da Peppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Sky Ufita AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Petina

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posteitaliane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petina

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella Santa Maria del Cedro
Madonna della Montagna
San Nicola di Bari
Santuario Madonna dell' Incoronata

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 Petina

What is the population of Petina?

Petina has a population of 1,178 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 20.3 square miles.

Is Petina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,355, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Petina?

Petina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Petina?

The job market in Petina faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

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