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Piaggine, Italy

Campania · Italy

Piaggine is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 1,298. Elevation: 2,067 ft (630 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,298 Population 82/sq mi density
2,067 ft Elevation 630 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,019 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
$17,019 median income, 14.9% unemployment

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About Piaggine

Piaggine, also called “Chiaine“ in the local dialect, is a town and comune in the province of Salerno, in the region of Campania, in the south-west of Italy.

People

Population1,298
Density82/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,019
Unemployment14.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Population1,298
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Coordinates40.3450°, 15.3778°
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$17,019

About Piaggine

Piaggine is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 1,298. The city sits at an elevation of 2,067 feet (630 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 Piaggine is $17,019, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 97 business establishments.

Income: Piaggine vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,019
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Piaggine 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 2,067 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

Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (40.9 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates40.3450°N, 15.3778°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

541 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 58 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 142 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 62 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 124 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 133 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 144 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 75 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 111 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 102 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 54 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 67 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 67 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 67 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 129 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 59 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 77 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 145 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 131 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 48 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 37 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 96 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 96 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 141 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 133 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 150 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 129 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 20 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 96 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 118 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 132 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 174 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in

Piaggine has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Piaggine

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ex Istituto Magistrale Statale - - - -
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Radio Stations near Piaggine

8 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 Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 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 Piaggine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anqituarium della Cappella Palatina
Antiquarium della Chiesa di Santa Maria
Antiquarium e Laboratorio di archeologia sugli scavi di Monte Pruno
Antiquarium II
Antiquarium Roccagloriosa
C'è
MIdA Museo Botanico
MIdA Museo Geologico
MU.VI. - Museo Virtuale
Museo Antiquarium Civico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico Sala Consilina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari
Museo delle erbe e delle antiche coltivazioni
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano San Pietro
Museo Etnografico
Museo In Cammino
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 Piaggine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Nicola Lamattina"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Professore Vincenzo Curcio0.0
Centro multimediale0.0

Farmers Markets in Piaggine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato settimanale (sabato)

Hotels in Piaggine

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alle Sorgenti del Calore

Restaurants in Piaggine

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosticceria Scariati

Cafes in Piaggine

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cavallino
Vairo caffè

Theme Parks in Piaggine

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tenuta Castelluccio Gole del Cervati

Gas Stations in Piaggine

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #5853345038

Banks in Piaggine

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca di Credito Cooperativo Monte Pruno di Roscigno e di Laurino

Stadiums & Teams in Piaggine

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Piaggine

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
Altavillafly Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie del Sole-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare Paestum-Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi da Peppe Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Scalea Airport-Small Airport
Sky Ufita Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piaggine

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Nicola
Madonna del Carmine

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 Piaggine

What is the population of Piaggine?

Piaggine has a population of 1,298 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles.

Is Piaggine expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,019, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Piaggine?

Piaggine 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 Piaggine?

The job market in Piaggine faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 97 business establishments in the area.

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