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Postua, Italy

Piedmont · Italy

Postua is a small town in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 415. Elevation: 1,506 ft (459 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
415 Population 16/sq mi density
1,506 ft Elevation 459 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
42.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$22,520 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
$22,520 median income, 11.2% unemployment

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People

Population415
Density16/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,520
Unemployment11.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Population415
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Coordinates45.7136°, 8.2285°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvincePiedmont
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.3 inches (1,074 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.9 inches (25 cm)
Median Household Income$22,520

About Postua

Postua is a small town in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 415. The city sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet (459 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Postua is $22,520, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Postua vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$22,520
70% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.2%
211% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Postua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above Italy avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates45.7136°N, 8.2285°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above Italy avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 115 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 142 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 135 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 96 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 98 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 145 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 114 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 149 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 146 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 140 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 144 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 30 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 89 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 110 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 69 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 92 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 142 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km SW of Melle, Italy M4.3 148 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 141 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 123 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 115 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest

Postua has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Postua

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Elementare
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Radio Stations near Postua

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Dimensione Italia italian AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Studio Star hits MP3 192 kbps
RVL La Radio classic hits, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 6023 MP3 320 kbps
Radio City castelletto d'orba, news MP3
Radio City - Vercelli, Biella e Novara adult contemporary, local news AAC+ 88 kbps
Radio City 4 You AAC+ 88 kbps
Radio Amica, Biella MP3 128 kbps
7 RadioVisione AAC,H.264 2136 kbps
Radio Village Network bodio lomnago, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Postua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Pista" macina e torchio mele
Antica Segheria Resga di Brasei
Antiquarium
Cantina del Torchio
Casa Zegna
Civico Museo Archeologico
DocBi - Documentazioni Biellesi
Eco Museo del Biellese La Fucina Morino
Ecomuseo Campello Monti - "Walsergemeinschaft Kampel"
Ecomuseo del Cossatese e delle Baragge
Ecomuseo del Granito di Montorfano
Ecomuseo del Lago d'Orta e Mottarone
Ecomuseo dell'oro della Bessa
Ecomuseo della lavorazione del ferro
Ecomuseo della Terracotta
Ecomuseo ex Mulino Susta
Ecomuseo Il Torchio di Agarla
Ecomuseo Molino Fucina
Fabbrica della ruota
Fabbrica della ruota
Fabbrica della Ruota
Falseum - Museo del falso e dell'inganno
Forum
Gallerie Ex Voto
Gallerie Ex Voto
Miniera d'oro della Guja
Mostra Museo del Puncetto
Mostra Museo Vincenzo Lancia
MudeP - Museo del Presepe
Museo Casa del Minatore
Museo Casa Walser
Museo civico Ercole Durio
Museo d'arte sacra
Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Internazionale Senza Tendenze
Museo degli Alberghieri
Museo dei Tesori di Oropa
Museo del Bramaterra
Museo del Computer
Museo del Paesaggio Storico e Naturale del Territorio della Civiltà della Vitivinicoltura
Museo del Rubinetto e della sua Tecnologia
Museo del Territorio Biellese
Museo dell'arte della tornitura del legno
Museo dell'Emigrante
Museo dell'Energia
Museo dell'orologeria antica
Museo della pesca
Museo della Scarpa
Museo delle Migrazioni
Museo delle Scienze Naturali
Museo Delle Tradizioni Agricole
Museo dello scalpellino
Museo di Archeologia e Paleontologia Carlo Conti
Museo Di Cultura Materiale
Museo di Scienze Naturali
Museo etnografico e dello strumento musicale a fiato
Museo Etnografico Walser di Rimella
Museo Ferroviario Valsesiano
Museo Fondazione Calderara
Museo Gian Battista Filippa
Museo Gianni Rodari
Museo Gipsoteca "Pietro Della Vedova"
Museo Laboratorio del Marmo Artificiale
Museo Laboratorio del Mortigliengo
Museo Latteria Turnaria
Museo naturalistico "Mario Bertolani"
Museo Storico Etnografico Bassa Valsesia
Museo Tirozzo-Carestia
Museo Tornielli
Palazzo dei Musei
Palazzo Ferrero
Piccolo Museo delle Cose di Cucina
Pinacoteca Guido Boggiani
Sala Frassati
TAM Spazio Multimediale sul Tardo Antico e il Medioevo Novarese

Libraries in Postua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca "Livio Pozzo"0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica - sez. ragazzi Rosalia Aglietta Anderi0.0
Biblioteca Civica "F. Camona" (1904)0.0
Biblioteca Civica A. Demarchi0.0
Biblioteca Civica Alfonso Sella0.0
Biblioteca civica Arnaldo Colombo0.0
Biblioteca Civica Benedetto Croce0.0
Biblioteca Civica Carlo Dionisotti0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Mongrando0.0
Biblioteca Civica Farinone Centa0.0
Biblioteca civica Rinolfi Camana0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale - Centro Incontro0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Cav. Adolfo Boroli0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Valle Mosso0.0
Biblioteca D.R. Canova0.0
Biblioteca di Cureggio0.0
Biblioteca di Vigliano Biellese0.0
Biblioteca DOCBI Centro Studi Biellesi0.0
Biblioteca e magazzino comunale0.0
Biblioteca fondazione Marazza0.0
Biblioteca Fondazione Sella0.0
Biblioteca Multimediale Centro d'Incontro Don Virgilio Crovella0.0
Biblioteca N.H Giovanni Gemelli0.0
Biblioteca Storica0.0
Biblioteca Valstrona0.0
Sala comunale polivalente0.0

Farmers Markets in Postua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Foro Boario
Mercato - Sabato
Mercato Comunale
Mercato Coperto - Giovedi
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato ortofrutticolo

Cafes in Postua

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar dei Tigli
Bar des amis

Breweries in Postua

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birreria artigiana Vallecellio
Birrificio Beer In
Birrificio un Terzo

Stadiums & Teams in Postua

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Postua

47 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 $0
Saas-Grund 0.0 $0
Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo 0.0 $0
Saas-Balen 0.0 $0
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 $0
Grächen 0.0 $0
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 $0
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 $0
Vercorin 0.0 $0
Visperterminen 0.0 $0
San Domenico di Varzo 0.0 $0
Moosalpregion 0.0 $0
Druogno 0.0 $0
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 $0
Eischoll 0.0 $0
Alpe Devero 0.0 $0
Rosswald 0.0 $0
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Val Formazza 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 $0
Bielmonte 0.0 $0
Colle di Joux 0.0 $0
Gressoney-Saint-Jean 0.0 $0
Scopello / Alpe di Mera 0.0 $0
Brusson 0.0 $0
Torgnon 0.0 $0
Antagnod 0.0 $0
Chamois 0.0 $0
Monterosa Ski 0.0 $0
Mottarone Ski Park 0.0 $0
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 $0
Champorcher 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 $0
Bedea-Novaggio 0.0 $0
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 $0
Forcora Ski 0.0 $0
Saas Fee 0.0 $0
Cheggio 0.0 $0
Saas-Almagell 0.0 $0
Domobianca 0.0 $0
Alpe di Neggia 0.0 $0
Malesco 0.0 $0

Airports Near Postua

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Milan Malpensa International AirportMXPLarge Airport
Turin AirportTRNLarge Airport
Biella-Cerrione AirfieldMedium Airport
Cameri Air BaseMedium Airport
Lugano AirportLUGMedium Airport
Torino-Aeritalia AirportMedium Airport
Varese-Venegono AirportMedium Airport
Aeroteam AirfieldSmall Airport
Air Folies AirfieldSmall Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Airfield ASD Verbano flySmall Airport
Altiporto ChamoisSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie privata "La Ceriella"Small Airport
Calcinate del Pesce AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Cab Club"Small Airport
Canavese Ultralight Flight ClubSmall Airport
Carolina AirfieldSmall Airport
Casale Monferrato AirfieldSmall Airport
Cascina Colombare AirfieldSmall Airport
Cascina Rosio AirfieldSmall Airport
Castelnuovo Don Bosco AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerreto Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Chatelair AirfieldSmall Airport
Chavez-Marini AirfieldSmall Airport
Cossato AirfieldSmall Airport
Gattinara AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiportoSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del LysSmall Airport
Gianni Cerutti AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Falco AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Picchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Ivrea Montalto Dora AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Airone AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Streghe AirfieldSmall Airport
Leonardo da Vinci AirfieldSmall Airport
Locarno AirportSmall Airport
Lucchina Fly Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Marc Ingegno AirfieldSmall Airport
Meggiana AltiportSmall Airport
Megolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Mezzana Bigli AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncucco AirfieldSmall Airport
Natale/Battistoni AirfieldSmall Airport
Navigli AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi AirfieldSmall Airport
Ozzano private airfieldSmall Airport
Pegasus 2000 AirfieldSmall Airport
Prealpi-Musinè AirfieldSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Rivoli Tetti Neirotti AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Postua

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella Angelino
Cappella della Madonna di Oropa
Chiesa della Madonna di Loreto
Chiesa di San Bernardino
Chiesa di San Gottardo
Chiesa di San Sebastiano
Chiesa parrocchiale della Beata Vergine Assunta
Chiesetta del Ferro
Oratorio di San Bernardo da Mentone
Oratorio di San Grato
Oratorio di Sant'Agata e San Rocco
Santi Filippo e Giacomo
Santuario della Madonna Addolorata

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Postua

What is the population of Postua?

Postua has a population of 415 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

Is Postua expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,520, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Postua?

Postua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Postua?

The job market in Postua faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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