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San Benedetto dei Marsi, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

San Benedetto dei Marsi is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 3,896. Elevation: 2,224 ft (678 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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3,896 Population 173/sq mi density
2,224 ft Elevation 678 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,812 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
$16,812 median income, 11.1% unemployment

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About San Benedetto dei Marsi

San Benedetto dei Marsi

San Benedetto dei Marsi is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is on the eastern shore of the dried Lake Fucino, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the remains of another ancient site, Alba Fucens.

People

Population3,896
Density173/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,812
Unemployment11.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Population3,896
Population Density173 / sq mi
Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Coordinates42.0076°, 13.6238°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (816 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)
Median Household Income$16,812

About San Benedetto dei Marsi

San Benedetto dei Marsi is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 3,896. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet (678 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Benedetto dei Marsi is $16,812, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 292 business establishments.

Income: San Benedetto dei Marsi vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,812
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)292

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Benedetto dei Marsi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above Italy avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Area22.6 sq mi (58.5 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates42.0076°N, 13.6238°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
15% below Italy avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,287 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 43 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 87 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 137 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 106 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 108 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 74 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 131 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 74 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 100 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 33 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 132 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 122 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 58 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 149 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 137 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 116 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 80 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 69 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 149 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 4,000 148 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 148 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 90 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 146 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 83 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 138 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 144 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 148 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

San Benedetto dei Marsi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near San Benedetto dei Marsi

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
H!T FM Frosinone classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Nuova Rete music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio L'Aquila 1 adult contemporary AAC+ 256 kbps

Museums in San Benedetto dei Marsi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aia dei Musei
Aia dei Musei
Borgo semiabbandonato di Sperone Borgo semiabbandonato di Sperone
Casa del Tempo
Casa Museo "Luciano Ventrone"
Casa Museo Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino
Casino di Caccia Torlonia
Centro visite
Domus romana
Frantoio Fantasia
GAMuF - Gagliano Aterno Museo Fotografico
L'Aquilandia
Museo casa natale Ignazio Silone
Museo Civico Archeologico - Palazzo Botticelli
Museo civico archeologico Antonio De Nino
Museo d'arte sacra della Marsica
Museo del camoscio
Museo Del Grano
Museo dell'uomo e della foresta
Museo della cultura della memoria di Fontecchio
Museo della Luna
Museo delle acque
Museo delle arti e tradizioni popolari
Museo di Fotografia Ennio Iacobucci
Museo di storia locale
Museo Naturalistico P.N.A.
Museo tecnologico di Telespazio
Nuovo museo Paludi di Celano
Taverna ducale
Trasuta e sposa

Libraries in San Benedetto dei Marsi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibioteca Gaetano Squilla0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Mario Arpea0.0

Farmers Markets in San Benedetto dei Marsi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piazza Mazzini

Monuments in San Benedetto dei Marsi

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

I Morroni

Gas Stations in San Benedetto dei Marsi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851832889
IT #5853343064

Stadiums & Teams in San Benedetto dei Marsi

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Ski Resorts Near San Benedetto dei Marsi

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Roccaraso - Rivisondoli 0.0 $0
Campo Imperatore 0.0 $0

Airports Near San Benedetto dei Marsi

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Latina Air BaseMedium Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquino AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Il Pratone"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CondorSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie DivinangeloSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Pegaso Flying ClubSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie SabaudiaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo AlicoccoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo AmyclaeSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Avio Pontina FlySmall Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Delta ClubSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Giovanni ZacciniSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Pontinia EaglesSmall Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall Airport
Costa del Monte Flying FieldSmall Airport
Frosinone Air BaseSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aquila–Preturo AirportSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pica AirfieldSmall Airport
Santa Rita AirfieldSmall Airport
UFO AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Benedetto dei Marsi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella di San Francesco
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

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 San Benedetto dei Marsi

What is the population of San Benedetto dei Marsi?

San Benedetto dei Marsi has a population of 3,896 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 22.6 square miles.

Is San Benedetto dei Marsi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,812, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Benedetto dei Marsi?

San Benedetto dei Marsi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in San Benedetto dei Marsi?

The job market in San Benedetto dei Marsi faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 292 business establishments in the area.

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