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Policoro, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Policoro is a small city in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 11,810. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
11,810 Population 383/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,961 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
$17,961 median income, 12.0% unemployment

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People

Population11,810
Density383/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,961
Unemployment12.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population11,810
Population Density383 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates40.2128°, 16.6780°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (636 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,961

About Policoro

Policoro is a small city in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 11,810. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Policoro is $17,961, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 886 business establishments.

Income: Policoro vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,961
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)886

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Policoro

Policoro has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 518 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.4° 48.2
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F 5° / 13.9° 33.6
Mar 11.8°C / 53°F 7.3° / 16.2° 47.9
Apr 14.5°C / 58°F 9.8° / 19.2° 44.5
May 19°C / 66°F 14.2° / 23.8° 29.7
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 18.3° / 29° 22.2
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 20.8° / 31.9° 23.7
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 21.2° / 32.1° 15.8
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.6° 53.5
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 13.9° / 22.9° 57.9
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10° / 18.3° 81.9
Dec 10.4°C / 51°F 6.5° / 14.4° 58.6
Policoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²)
Population Density383/sq mi
Coordinates40.2128°N, 16.6780°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

539 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 99 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 63 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 59 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 68 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 149 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 132 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 91 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 116 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 96 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 109 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 133 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 134 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 104 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 122 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 138 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 117 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 150 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 148 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 91 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 109 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 69 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in

Policoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Policoro

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo scientifico "Enrico Fermi" - - - -
Scuola primaria "Don Lorenzo Milani" - - - -
Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Don Lorenzo Milani" - - - -
Istituto Professionale "Pitagora" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Policoro

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Policoro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium di Metaponto
Casa Museo Albino Pierro
Essenza Lucano - Museo sull'Amaro Lucano
Museo Araldico
Museo archeologico nazionale della Siritide
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto
Museo Civico
Museo degli Antropodi
Museo dei Calanchi
Museo del Sapone
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Mitologia Greca
Museo delle Cere
Museo Medievale
Museo Mineralogico
Museo Naturalistico Provinciale
Museo Scientifico del Mare
Spazio Permanente d'arte ''Melchiorre da Montalbano'

Libraries in Policoro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica Manfredi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Marrese0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Massimo Rinaldi0.0
Biblioteca Giulio Ranaldo0.0
Pinacoteca e Biblioteca Civica0.0

Farmers Markets in Policoro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato Coperto
Piazza Coperta
Piazza Coperta

Hotels in Policoro

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hermes Hotel
Hotel Villa Cirigliano

Restaurants in Policoro

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Red Restaurant
Sostera

Cafes in Policoro

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffè Lo Spuntino da Elio
Caffè Napoli
FèCaffè

Train Stations in Policoro

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Policoro-Tursi

Gas Stations in Policoro

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Eni
Esso
GRANIERI PETROLI
IP
Q8
Q8

Banks in Policoro

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BCC Castellana Grotte
BPER Banca
Monte dei Paschi di Siena

Shopping Malls in Policoro

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heraclea

Stadiums & Teams in Policoro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Policoro

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base-Medium Airport
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta AirportTARMedium Airport
Al Canale Airfield-Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari-Small Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Enrico Mattei Airfield-Small Airport
Monticchio Airfield-Small Airport
Natile Airfield-Small Airport
Paretano Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Pisticci Flying Field-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Policoro

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Policoro

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella della Madonna del Ponte
Chiesa del Buon Pastore
chiesa di Maria Santissima del Ponte

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 Policoro

What is the population of Policoro?

Policoro has a population of 11,810 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 383 people per square mile, spread across 30.8 square miles.

Is Policoro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,961, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Policoro?

Policoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.

How is the job market in Policoro?

The job market in Policoro faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 886 business establishments in the area.

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