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Salandra, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Salandra is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 2,598. Elevation: 1,811 ft (552 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,598 Population 150/sq mi density
1,811 ft Elevation 552 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,862 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
$17,862 median income, 13.5% unemployment

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About Salandra

Salandra is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.

People

Population2,598
Density150/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,862
Unemployment13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,811 ft (552 m)
Population2,598
Population Density150 / sq mi
Elevation1,811 ft (552 m)
Coordinates40.5267°, 16.3204°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (632 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,862

About Salandra

Salandra is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 2,598. The city sits at an elevation of 1,811 feet (552 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Salandra is $17,862, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 195 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$17,862
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.5%
275% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)195

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Salandra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,811 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above Italy avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,811 ft (552 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates40.5267°N, 16.3204°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

527 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 54 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 62 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 102 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 77 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 139 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 52 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 131 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 114 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 108 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 131 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 118 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 130 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 122 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 121 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 142 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 75 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 118 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 146 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 103 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 139 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 106 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 128 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 163 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in

Salandra has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Salandra

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola dell'Infanzia - Corso Dante - - - -
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Radio Stations near Salandra

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Selene adult contemporary, corato MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Altamura Uno - MP3 128 kbps
Radio New Sound hits, musica italiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Salandra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angolo della Memoria - Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Angolo della Memoria - Museo di Storia e Civiltà Contadina
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Essenza Lucano - Museo sull'Amaro Lucano
Museo - Mulino de Sortis
Museo Civico
Museo comunale - Civiltà contadina e mestieri antichi
Museo dei Calanchi
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo Demo Antropologico - CEA Stigliano
Museo Paul Russotto
Museo Utopia
Museo Viaggio in Basilicata
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico
Pinacoteca Carlo Levi
Spazio Permanente d'arte ''Melchiorre da Montalbano'
Visit center - naturalistic museum

Libraries in Salandra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale G. Salerno0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Marrese0.0
Pinacoteca e Biblioteca Civica0.0

Farmers Markets in Salandra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto di Piazza della Libertà
Mercato della frutta
Mercato della frutta

Restaurants in Salandra

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ai Laghetti

Clinics in Salandra

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Guardia Medica

Gas Stations in Salandra

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #5853344592

Stadiums & Teams in Salandra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Salandra

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base-Medium Airport
Ali sul Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari-Small Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Enrico Mattei Airfield-Small Airport
Falcone Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
La Quercia Airfield-Small Airport
Natile Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Pisticci Flying Field-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Salandra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salandra

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
Chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Chiesa Madonna delle Grazie

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 Salandra

What is the population of Salandra?

Salandra has a population of 2,598 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.

Is Salandra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,862, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Salandra?

Salandra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Salandra?

The job market in Salandra faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 195 business establishments in the area.

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