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Salento, Italy
Campania · Italy
Salento is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 760. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 760 |
| Population Density | 48 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2491°, 15.1894° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Campania |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.8 inches (832 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,145 |
About Salento
Salento is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 760. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Salento vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $15,145 |
| 80% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.8% |
| 256% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 57 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Salento
Salento has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Feb (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2491°N, 15.1894°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 91 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 91 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 140 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 142 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 91 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 91 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 110 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 122 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Salento has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Salento
6 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 Bussola 24 (RadioBussola, RadioBussola24) | calcio, cronaca | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alfa Lab | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioGs | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Ruoti | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Salento
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceso al Museo Provincial | ||||
| Anqituarium della Cappella Palatina | ||||
| Antiquarium | ||||
| Antiquarium della Chiesa di Santa Maria | ||||
| Antiquarium e Laboratorio di archeologia sugli scavi di Monte Pruno | ||||
| Antiquarium II | ||||
| Antiquarium Roccagloriosa | ||||
| Antiqvarivm | ||||
| C'è | ||||
| Castello Vargas-Machucha | ||||
| Convento di San Francesco dei frati minori | ||||
| Hangar Museo | ||||
| Museo archeologico nazionale di Paestum | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo La Fornace | ||||
| Museo Materiali Minimi d’Arte Contemporanea | ||||
| Museo narrante del santuario di Hera Argiva alla foce del Sele | ||||
| Museo Naturalistico | ||||
| Museo naturalistico - Fondazione Iridia | ||||
| Museo Paleontologico del Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano | ||||
| Museo Sacro San Nicola di Bari | ||||
| Museo Vivente della Dieta Mediterranea | ||||
| Museo vivo del mare | ||||
| MUVIP Camerota | ||||
| Palazzo Civico delle Arti |
Libraries in Salento
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca parrocchiale Santa Maria a Mare | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro multimediale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salento
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo Giornaliero | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Casal Velino |
Restaurants in Salento
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Salento
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Salento
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport | QSR | Medium Airport |
| Altavillafly Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie del Sole | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Templare Paestum | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino) | — | Small Airport |
| Grumentum Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oasi da Peppe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pantano Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Policastro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Scalea Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Salento
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Italiane |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salento
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa di Santa Maria | |
| Parrocchia di Santa Barbara |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Salento
What is the population of Salento?
Salento has a population of 760 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles.
Is Salento expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,145, 80% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Salento?
Salento enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.
How is the job market in Salento?
The job market in Salento faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 57 business establishments in the area.