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Poggiardo, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Poggiardo is a small city in Apulia, Italy with a population of 5,863. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

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5,863 Population 731/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,707 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,707 median income, 13.3% unemployment

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About Poggiardo

Poggiardo is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. An old Messapian town, Vaste, is located in its territory as a frazione.

People

Population5,863
Density731/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,707
Unemployment13.3%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population5,863
Population Density731 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates40.0532°, 18.3782°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$17,707

About Poggiardo

Poggiardo is a small city in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 5,863. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Poggiardo is $17,707, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 440 business establishments.

Income: Poggiardo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,707
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)440

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Poggiardo

Poggiardo has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 614 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.2° 62.4
Feb 10.2°C / 50°F 7.7° / 12.7° 46.5
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 9.1° / 14.2° 57.5
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 11.8° / 17.1° 44.8
May 18.4°C / 65°F 15.5° / 21.4° 30.8
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 19.8° / 26° 16.7
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.3° 10.2
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 23° / 29.7° 16.5
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 19.7° / 25.5° 52.6
Oct 18.7°C / 66°F 16.1° / 21.3° 86.4
Nov 15°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.3° 110.6
Dec 11.6°C / 53°F 9.3° / 13.8° 79.0
Poggiardo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 313 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density731/sq mi
Coordinates40.0532°N, 18.3782°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

569 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 18, 2025.

Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 137 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 123 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 122 km
Jan 12, 1997 3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania M4.8 149 km
Mar 22, 2024 32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece M4.8 93 km
Aug 8, 2006 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 118 km
Nov 24, 1999 18 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 120 km
Aug 6, 2006 6 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 116 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania M4.8 138 km
Jan 4, 2019 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 116 km
May 14, 1990 11 km NE of Ballsh, Albania M4.7 140 km
Jun 22, 2013 17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania M4.7 111 km
Mar 5, 2008 14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania M4.6 112 km
May 8, 1992 1 km NNE of Himarë, Albania M4.5 117 km
Jan 12, 2021 4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania M4.5 113 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 119 km
Sep 18, 2022 Albania M4.5 125 km
Mar 25, 2009 14 km E of Orikum, Albania M4.5 111 km
May 10, 2006 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania M4.5 82 km
Jan 31, 2013 10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece M4.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 91 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
February 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in

Poggiardo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Poggiardo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Artistico "Nino Della Notte"
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Radio Stations near Poggiardo

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mediterranea lounge chillout relax smoothjazz ambient MP3 128 kbps
Icon Radio MP3 128 kbps
iCON Radio (GB) club dance, dance music AAC+ 128 kbps
Mondoradio Tuttifrutti misc MP3 96 kbps
Radio Centrale AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Centrale - Montorio al Vomano classic italian pop, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Diffusione Stereo casarano, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio In (GR) greek, soft MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Poggiardo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbazia di San Nicola di Macugno
Casa Museo del Tarantismo
EcoMuseo del Paesaggio delle Serre Salentine
Frisella Point
Kalòs Archeodromo del Salento
KORA Art Center
Museo archeologico della civiltà messapica
Museo Civico di Paleontologia e Paletnologia di Maglie
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
Museo Civico Pietro Cavoti
Museo degli Affreschi della Cripta di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Museo degli Orologi e delle Torri Civiche
Museo del Castello Aragonese
Museo del giunco palustre
Museo del Parco dei Guerrieri
Museo dell'Orsiniana
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo delle Luminarie di Puglia
Museo di Borgo Terra
Museo di Torre Matta
Museo Fotografico Cittadino
Nuovo Museo Archeologico di Ugento

Libraries in Poggiardo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica P. Siciliani0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Verri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Collepasso0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Presicce0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Don Giacomo Pantaleo0.0
Biblioteca Maria Paiano0.0
Palazzo Comi0.0

Farmers Markets in Poggiardo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale di Collepasso
Area Mercatale di Lizzanello
Area Mercatale di Maglie
Area Mercatale di Matino
Chiazza
Ex-Mercato Coperto
Fiera di Miggiano
Mercato settimanale
Mercato settimanale
Piazza Unità d'Italia

Hotels in Poggiardo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tesoretto

Restaurants in Poggiardo

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffè Borghese
La Piazza
Lievito Madre
Oasi
Papale Papale
Pizzeria Europa
Tesoretto
Zenzero

Theatres in Poggiardo

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Illiria

Train Stations in Poggiardo

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Poggiardo

Gas Stations in Poggiardo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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IT #5851837768

Breweries in Poggiardo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lu Birrocciu by Bivitime

Stadiums & Teams in Poggiardo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Poggiardo

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brindisi AirportBDSLarge Airport
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari AirportLCCMedium Airport
Antares Aeroclub Brindisi AirfieldSmall Airport
ASD Salento Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Campovolo BellamarinaflySmall Airport
Corte AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperti AirfieldSmall Airport
Faco FlySmall Airport
Fondone AirfieldSmall Airport
Gallipoli Flying FieldSmall Airport
Lecce-San Cataldo Lepore AirfieldSmall Airport
Masseria Macri AirfieldSmall Airport
Pietralata Flying FieldSmall Airport
Santa Chiara AirfieldSmall Airport
Torre Sant'Andrea AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Poggiardo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poggiardo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa Matrice di San Salvatore
Chiesa rupestre Santi Stefani
San Francesco d'Assisi

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 Poggiardo

What is the population of Poggiardo?

Poggiardo has a population of 5,863 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 731 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles.

Is Poggiardo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,707, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Poggiardo?

Poggiardo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Poggiardo?

The job market in Poggiardo faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 440 business establishments in the area.

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