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Roccanova, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Roccanova is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 1,142. Elevation: 2,126 ft (648 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,142 Population 27/sq mi density
2,126 ft Elevation 648 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,642 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
$15,642 median income, 13.8% unemployment

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About Roccanova

Roccanova

Roccanova is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata.

People

Population1,142
Density27/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,642
Unemployment13.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Population1,142
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Coordinates40.2125°, 16.2043°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,561 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.0 inches (63 cm)
Median Household Income$15,642

About Roccanova

Roccanova is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 1,142. The city sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet (648 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Roccanova is $15,642, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: Roccanova vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,642
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Roccanova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 307 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Area42.2 sq mi (109.2 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates40.2125°N, 16.2043°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Italy avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

573 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 73 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 27 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 142 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 79 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 121 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 41 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 104 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 82 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 102 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 69 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 76 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 134 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 95 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 88 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 100 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 95 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 108 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 86 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 114 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 98 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 - - 104 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 76 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 165 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 180 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in

Roccanova has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Roccanova

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Roccanova

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angolo della Memoria - Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Angolo della Memoria - Museo di Storia e Civiltà Contadina
Casa Capitano Jannarelli
Casa delle Muse di Sinisgalli - Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Ethnomuseum of Arbëreshe Culture
Museo - Mulino de Sortis
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo della Cultura Contadina
Museo Demo Antropologico - CEA Stigliano
Museo Etnografico
Museo Paul Russotto
Museum of Arbëreshe Culture
Palafrido - Museo Laboratorio della fauna minore
Pinacoteca Carlo Levi

Libraries in Roccanova

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Ferdinando Santoro0.0
Biblioteca comunale G. Salerno0.0
Biblioteca del Libro Lucano0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0

Cafes in Roccanova

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffetteria pasticceria gelateria S. Antonio

Theatres in Roccanova

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro Chiaradia

Gas Stations in Roccanova

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851837491

Breweries in Roccanova

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio artigianale HoneyMonkey

Stadiums & Teams in Roccanova

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Roccanova

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base-Medium Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari-Small Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Enrico Mattei Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
Natile Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Pisticci Flying Field-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport
Scalea Airport-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

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 Roccanova

What is the population of Roccanova?

Roccanova has a population of 1,142 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 42.2 square miles.

Is Roccanova expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,642, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Roccanova?

Roccanova enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches, with 25.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Roccanova?

The job market in Roccanova faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

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