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San Chirico Nuovo, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

San Chirico Nuovo is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 1,463. Elevation: 2,444 ft (745 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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1,463 Population 12/sq mi density
2,444 ft Elevation 745 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
22.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,149 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
$18,149 median income, 13.1% unemployment

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About San Chirico Nuovo

San Chirico Nuovo is an Arbëreshë town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. It was founded by Albanian settlerswith the blessing of the prince of Tolve. It is about 25 km northeast of Potenza, the provincial capital. Its population has been around 1,200 to 1,300 in recent years, with a general trend of decline.

People

Population1,463
Density12/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,149
Unemployment13.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Population1,463
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Coordinates40.6776°, 16.0789°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (581 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,149

About San Chirico Nuovo

San Chirico Nuovo is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 1,463. The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet (745 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 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Chirico Nuovo is $18,149, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 110 business establishments.

Income: San Chirico Nuovo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,149
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Chirico Nuovo 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 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Italy avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Area126.1 sq mi (326.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates40.6776°N, 16.0789°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

578 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 29 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 72 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 89 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 127 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 146 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 134 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 116 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 27 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 112 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 120 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 120 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 132 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 147 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 140 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 115 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 102 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 50 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 126 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 105 km
Mar 19, 1997 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy M4.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 4,000 140 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 140 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 128 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 104 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 132 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 53 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 140 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 164 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in

San Chirico Nuovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in February to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near San Chirico Nuovo

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Italy Classical Radio classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Selene adult contemporary, corato 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 Ruoti MP3 128 kbps
Radio Altamura Uno MP3 128 kbps
Radio New Sound hits, musica italiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Chirico Nuovo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa-Museo dalla Civiltà Contadina
Museo delle Antiche Genti di Lucania
Museo Utopia
Museo Viaggio in Basilicata
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico

Libraries in San Chirico Nuovo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Palazzo Muscio-Messina0.0

Farmers Markets in San Chirico Nuovo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area mercato
Mercato coperto di Piazza della Libertà
Mercato della frutta
Mercato della frutta
Piazza Margherita

Restaurants in San Chirico Nuovo

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il Ristoro della Civita 2.0
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Rifugio

Cafes in San Chirico Nuovo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Le bontà di casa" di Baldassarre Michele

Monuments in San Chirico Nuovo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ex Sito Jupiter TOLVE (IRSINA)

Gas Stations in San Chirico Nuovo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stazione di servizio Agip Eni

Stadiums & Teams in San Chirico Nuovo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Chirico Nuovo

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Batfly AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Falcone AirfieldSmall Airport
Fly and Go AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Chirico Nuovo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Chirico Nuovo

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa Madonna del Carmine
Chiesa Madre - San Nicola di Bari
Santuario della Madonna di Fonti

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 Chirico Nuovo

What is the population of San Chirico Nuovo?

San Chirico Nuovo has a population of 1,463 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 126.1 square miles.

Is San Chirico Nuovo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,149, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Chirico Nuovo?

San Chirico Nuovo 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 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches.

How is the job market in San Chirico Nuovo?

The job market in San Chirico Nuovo faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 110 business establishments in the area.

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