Sign In Register

Pontecagnano, Italy

Campania · Italy

Pontecagnano is a small city in Campania, Italy with a population of 11,211. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
11,211 Population 566/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
52.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,374 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,374 median income, 12.1% unemployment

Discover Pontecagnano, Italy

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Pontecagnano

Pontecagnano

Pontecagnano Faiano is a town and comune of the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-west Italy. The area dates back to Roman times when the city of Picentia stood in its place and was destroyed by the Romans after the Second Punic War.

People

Population11,211
Density566/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$17,374
Unemployment12.1%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population11,211
Population Density566 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates40.6445°, 14.8763°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation52.9 inches (1,342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,374

About Pontecagnano

Pontecagnano is a small city in Italy (Campania) with a population of 11,211. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Pontecagnano is $17,374, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 841 business establishments.

Income: Pontecagnano vs Italy

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$17,374
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)841

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pontecagnano

Pontecagnano has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 671 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.5°C / 47°F 0.8° / 15.4° 73.9
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F 1.4° / 16.6° 50.3
Mar 10.6°C / 51°F 2.7° / 19.4° 45.2
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 4.8° / 23.8° 38.3
May 17.5°C / 64°F 9.6° / 27.3° 54.5
Jun 23.3°C / 74°F 13.9° / 35° 31.1
Jul 26.5°C / 80°F 18.1° / 35.3° 12.6
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 19.2° / 35.6° 28.4
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 14.4° / 31.2° 57.4
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 12.4° / 27° 64.2
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 6° / 22.5° 136.2
Dec 10.9°C / 52°F 4.6° / 17.4° 78.8
Pontecagnano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 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 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²)
Population Density566/sq mi
Coordinates40.6445°N, 14.8763°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

620 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 M5.9 127 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 76 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 120 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 116 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 103 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 128 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 150 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 145 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 76 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 112 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 114 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 115 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 109 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 94 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 77 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 31 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 108 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 115 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 54 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 43 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 43 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 101 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 109 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 127 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 55 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 43 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 65 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
February 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in

Pontecagnano has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.1").

View full weather details →

Schools in Pontecagnano

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Secondaria di I grado "Picentia"
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Pontecagnano

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DumDUM indie rock, instrumental MP3 320 kbps
Romantica Radio (RomanticaRadio Web) 60's, 60s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Punto Nuovo cesinali, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Buon Consiglio catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cava New Generation MP3 128 kbps
Radio Quinta Rete napoli, pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Bussola 24 (RadioBussola, RadioBussola24) calcio, cronaca MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alfa Lab MP3 128 kbps
RadioGs MP3
Radio Antenna 2 electronica, italian pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Quadrifoglio pop, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Napoli Lounge AAC
GRS - Gruppo Radio Sperone golden music, goldies MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Pontecagnano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acceso al Museo Provincial
Casa Museo San Giuseppe Moscati
Catacombe della Confraternita dei cinturati di Santa Maria del Soccorso
Complesso Monumentale di Santa Sofia
Giardino della Minerva
Hangar Museo
MOA Museum of Operation Avalanche
Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele
Museo archeologico nazionale di Paestum
Museo archeologico nazionale di Pontecagnano
Museo Archeologico Provinciale
Museo Archeologico Provinciale dell'Agro Nocerino
Museo Città Creativa
Museo dell'Ambiente e del Territorio
Museo della Bufala e della Mozzarella
Museo della Memoria e della Pace
Museo dello sbarco e Salerno Capitale
Museo di S. Francesco a Folloni
Museo Diocesano San Matteo
Museo Materiali Minimi d’Arte Contemporanea
Museo narrante del santuario di Hera Argiva alla foce del Sele
Museo provinciale della ceramica
Museo Roberto Papi
Museo virtuale della scuola medica salernitana
Palazzo De Simone
Pinacoteca Provinciale
Villa De Ruggiero

Libraries in Pontecagnano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "L. Da Vinci"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "S. Angelluzzi"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Aldo Moro0.0
Biblioteca comunale Alfonso Gatto0.0
Biblioteca parrocchiale "Domus Deorum"0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale0.0
Biblioteca S. Francesco0.0

Farmers Markets in Pontecagnano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area mercatale via Sabato Robertelli
Area Mercato
Mercatino Rionale
Mercato Coperto
Mercato della frutta e verdura
Mercato Piazza Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto
Mercato Settimanale
Piazza Mercato (martedì)

Restaurants in Pontecagnano

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizzeria Pulcenella

Cafes in Pontecagnano

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santa Cruz

Train Stations in Pontecagnano

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pontecagnano

Gas Stations in Pontecagnano

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capone
Eni Station
IT #5851833398
Q8

Breweries in Pontecagnano

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Agrinin
Hop S

Stadiums & Teams in Pontecagnano

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pontecagnano

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Naples International AirportNAPLarge Airport
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall Airport
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie del SoleSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SelvaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie OlivolaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare PaestumSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Capua AirportSmall Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall Airport
Centro Volo CampaniaSmall Airport
Fly and Go AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi da Peppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Rains AirfieldSmall Airport
Sky Ufita AirfieldSmall Airport
Volturno Fly AviosuperficieSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pontecagnano

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Istituto Progenia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pontecagnano

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa di Preghiera per tutti i popoli
Chiesa dei Bambini
Parrocchia SS. Corpo di Cristo

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Pontecagnano.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Pontecagnano

What is the population of Pontecagnano?

Pontecagnano has a population of 11,211 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 566 people per square mile, spread across 19.8 square miles.

Is Pontecagnano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,374, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pontecagnano?

Pontecagnano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches.

How is the job market in Pontecagnano?

The job market in Pontecagnano faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 841 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Pontecagnano with another city: