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Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Pettorano sul Gizio is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 515. Elevation: 2,051 ft (625 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
515 Population 17/sq mi density
2,051 ft Elevation 625 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,889 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
$19,889 median income, 11.6% unemployment

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People

Population515
Density17/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,889
Unemployment11.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Population515
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Coordinates41.9733°, 13.9600°
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$19,889

About Pettorano sul Gizio

Pettorano sul Gizio is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 515. The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet (625 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 Pettorano sul Gizio is $19,889, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Pettorano sul Gizio vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,889
74% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pettorano sul Gizio 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 2,051 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

Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates41.9733°N, 13.9600°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Italy avg
Snowfall 55.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,156 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 65 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 105 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 78 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 81 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 92 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 149 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 117 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 93 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 53 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 141 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 76 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 135 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 98 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 88 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 79 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 72 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 122 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 77 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 67 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 89 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 4,000 134 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 134 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 67 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 138 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 118 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 108 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 128 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 134 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 138 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 181 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 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in

Pettorano sul Gizio has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Pettorano sul Gizio

4 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Pettorano sul Gizio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium della civiltà safina
Borgo semiabbandonato di Sperone Borgo semiabbandonato di Sperone
Casa Michetti
Centro D'arte Alberto di Giovanni (Ex Chiesa SS. Annunziata)
Centro di documentazione Ocriticum
Centro museale di documentazione e ricerca scientifica di paleontologia
Centro visitatori Museo Naturalistico Parco Nazionale Majella
Centro visite
Ecomuseo del paleolitico della valle Giumentina
Ecomuseo del paleolitico della valle Giumentina
Frantoio Fantasia
Giardino Botanico “Daniela Brescia”
La casa di Iadeva
Museo Borbonico
Museo Civico "Pina di Roberto"
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 Lupo
Museo del Maestro Fedele Cappelletti e Nipote
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 Ceramiche
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Guerra
Museo della Torre
Museo della Transumanza
Museo delle acque
Museo delle arti e tradizioni popolari
Museo delle Corde Armoniche
Museo di storia locale
Museo Internazionale della Pesca a Mosca Stanislao Kuckiewicz
Museo naturalistico
Museo Naturalistico e Archeologico
Museo Naturalistico P.N.A.
Museo Tradizioni Faresi
Sala dei pipistrelli
Taverna ducale
Trasuta e sposa

Libraries in Pettorano sul Gizio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio de Angelis"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Fosco Maraini"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Pettorano sul Gizio0.0
Biblioteca Maestro Travaglini0.0
Sala Polifunzionale "Pietro Di Nello"0.0

Monuments in Pettorano sul Gizio

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cippo dedicato ai caduti della seconda guerra mondiale
Lapide dedicata ai caduti della Prima guerra Mondiale

Castles in Pettorano sul Gizio

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello Cantelmo

Breweries in Pettorano sul Gizio

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio Maiella

Stadiums & Teams in Pettorano sul Gizio

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pettorano sul Gizio

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 Pettorano sul Gizio

25 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 Pegaso Flying ClubSmall Airport
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo AlicoccoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo AmyclaeSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Giovanni ZacciniSmall Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall Airport
Frosinone Air BaseSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aquila–Preturo AirportSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pica AirfieldSmall Airport
UFO AirfieldSmall Airport
Umberto Nobile AirfieldSmall Airport
Vasto Flying FieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pettorano sul Gizio

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Beata Vergine Maria e di San Dionisio
Chiesa della Madonna della Libera
Chiesa di San Nicola
Chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio da Padova
Santa Margherita della Valle

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 Pettorano sul Gizio

What is the population of Pettorano sul Gizio?

Pettorano sul Gizio has a population of 515 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 31.3 square miles.

Is Pettorano sul Gizio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,889, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pettorano sul Gizio?

Pettorano sul Gizio 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 Pettorano sul Gizio?

The job market in Pettorano sul Gizio faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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