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Salve, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Salve is a small town in Apulia, Italy with a population of 3,778. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,778 Population 209/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,902 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
$13,902 median income, 14.9% unemployment

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About Salve

Salve

Salve is a town and comune of 4,546 inhabitants of the province of Lecce, in the region of Apulia, south-east Italy.

People

Population3,778
Density209/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,902
Unemployment14.9%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Population3,778
Population Density209 / sq mi
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Coordinates39.8611°, 18.2949°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$13,902

About Salve

Salve is a small town in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 3,778. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Salve is $13,902, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 283 business establishments.

Income: Salve vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,902
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)283

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Salve

Salve has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 614 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.2° 62.4
Feb 10.2°C / 50°F 7.7° / 12.7° 46.5
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 9.1° / 14.2° 57.5
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 11.8° / 17.1° 44.8
May 18.4°C / 65°F 15.5° / 21.4° 30.8
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 19.8° / 26° 16.7
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.3° 10.2
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 23° / 29.7° 16.5
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 19.7° / 25.5° 52.6
Oct 18.7°C / 66°F 16.1° / 21.3° 86.4
Nov 15°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.3° 110.6
Dec 11.6°C / 53°F 9.3° / 13.8° 79.0
Salve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 313 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates39.8611°N, 18.2949°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

536 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 18, 2025.

Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 125 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 134 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 142 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 136 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 148 km
Aug 8, 2006 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 129 km
Aug 6, 2006 6 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 127 km
Jan 4, 2019 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 127 km
Nov 24, 1999 18 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 133 km
Mar 22, 2024 32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece M4.8 92 km
Jun 22, 2013 17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania M4.7 124 km
Mar 5, 2008 14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania M4.6 124 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 142 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 104 km
Jan 31, 2013 10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece M4.5 123 km
Mar 25, 2009 14 km E of Orikum, Albania M4.5 124 km
May 8, 1992 1 km NNE of Himarë, Albania M4.5 127 km
Jan 12, 2021 4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania M4.5 122 km
May 10, 2006 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania M4.5 96 km
Jan 24, 1990 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy M4.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 106 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 111 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
February 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in

Salve has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Salve

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola media Dante Alighieri - - - -
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Radio Stations near Salve

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Icon Radio - MP3 128 kbps
iCON Radio (GB) club dance, dance music AAC+ 128 kbps
Mondoradio Tuttifrutti misc MP3 96 kbps
Radio Centrale - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Centrale - Montorio al Vomano classic italian pop, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Diffusione Stereo casarano, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio In (GR) greek, soft MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Salve

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbazia di San Nicola di Macugno
EcoMuseo del Paesaggio delle Serre Salentine
Museo archeologico della civiltà messapica
Museo Civico Messapico
Museo degli Affreschi della Cripta di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Museo degli Orologi e delle Torri Civiche
Museo del giunco palustre
Museo del Manifesto e Pinacoteca "Enrico Giannelli"
Museo del Parco dei Guerrieri
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo delle Luminarie di Puglia
Museo di Borgo Terra
Museum Vito Mele
Nuovo Museo Archeologico di Ugento
Oggetti personali della Beata Elisa Martinez

Libraries in Salve

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Collepasso0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Presicce0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Don Giacomo Pantaleo0.0
Biblioteca Maria Paiano0.0
Palazzo Comi0.0

Farmers Markets in Salve

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale di Collepasso
Area Mercatale di Matino
Chiazza
Erboristeria Del Corso
Fiera di Miggiano
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato settimanale
Piazza Unità d'Italia

Hotels in Salve

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Tenuta Serre
Albergo Li Pali
Arca Hotel
Baia dell'Aragosta
Cala Saracena Resort
Gigli Hotel Salento
Hotel Albatros
Hotel Costa D'Oro - Hotel Ristorante
Hotel Francesco
Hotel Gold Beach
Hotel La Conca
Le Voilier
Magic Sea Vacation
Perla Saracena

Restaurants in Salve

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Masseria Ficazzana
Bar Friend's
Da Margò
Ikarus
Il Borghetto Trattoria
Il Cenacolo della Tradizione
Jameson Pub
La Boteguita
La Cozza
La Pajara
Le Voilier
Li Pali
Lido Bambù
Lido Gold Lounge Restaurant
Lido Venere
Lu Postu Vecchiu
MG34
Perla Saracena
Pizzeria Salentina
Stella del Mare
Titty Twister
Vela Mayor

Cafes in Salve

19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar La Perla
Cafè Du Port
Caffè Freedom
Caffè Roma
Caffè Valentino's
Calòma
Elite Tropical
Green World
Katabba
La Liama
Le Sorgenti
Lido Tropical
Luna Rossa
Martinucci
Martinucci Laboratory
Martinucci Pescoluse
Mehari
Papeete Salentino
Stork

Dentists in Salve

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Studio medico dentistico

Gas Stations in Salve

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Camer Salve
IT #5853343097

Banks in Salve

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Sella S.p.a.

Stadiums & Teams in Salve

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Salve

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari AirportLCCMedium Airport
Aerotre Airfield-Small Airport
AliPuglia Airfield-Small Airport
Antares Aeroclub Brindisi Airfield-Small Airport
ASD Salento Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Campovolo Bellamarinafly-Small Airport
Corte Airfield-Small Airport
Esperti Airfield-Small Airport
Faco Fly-Small Airport
Fondone Airfield-Small Airport
Gallipoli Flying Field-Small Airport
Lecce-San Cataldo Lepore Airfield-Small Airport
Masseria Macri Airfield-Small Airport
Pietralata Flying Field-Small Airport
Santa Chiara Airfield-Small Airport
Torre Sant'Andrea Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salve

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella della Madonna delle Grazie
Cappella di San Leonardo
Cappella di Sant'Antonio
Chiesa del Beato Giovanni XXIII
Chiesa di San Nicola Magno
Santuario di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù

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 Salve

What is the population of Salve?

Salve has a population of 3,778 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 18.1 square miles.

Is Salve expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,902, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Salve?

Salve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Salve?

The job market in Salve faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 283 business establishments in the area.

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