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San Mauro Forte, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

San Mauro Forte is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 1,648. Elevation: 1,772 ft (540 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,648 Population 13/sq mi density
1,772 ft Elevation 540 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,494 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
$13,494 median income, 13.9% unemployment

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About San Mauro Forte

San Mauro Forte

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

People

Population1,648
Density13/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,494
Unemployment13.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Population1,648
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Coordinates40.4833°, 16.2516°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,494

About San Mauro Forte

San Mauro Forte is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 1,648. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet (540 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Mauro Forte is $13,494, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: San Mauro Forte vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,494
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.9%
286% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Mauro Forte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Area123.1 sq mi (318.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates40.4833°N, 16.2516°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

548 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 52 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 55 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 101 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 148 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 70 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 132 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 106 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 49 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 128 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 101 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 123 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 111 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 125 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 115 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 71 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 135 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 111 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 149 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 114 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 95 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 134 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 103 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 130 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 159 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in

San Mauro Forte has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 44°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in San Mauro Forte

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Elementare
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Radio Stations near San Mauro Forte

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 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 San Mauro Forte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angolo della Memoria - Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Angolo della Memoria - Museo di Storia e Civiltà Contadina
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Casa Museo Albino Pierro
Museo - Mulino de Sortis
Museo comunale - Civiltà contadina e mestieri antichi
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
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

Libraries in San Mauro Forte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale G. Salerno0.0
Biblioteca del Libro Lucano0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0

Farmers Markets in San Mauro Forte

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

Restaurants in San Mauro Forte

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Bar

Monuments in San Mauro Forte

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai Caduti della Prima Guerra Mondiale

Gas Stations in San Mauro Forte

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stazione di servizio IP

Banks in San Mauro Forte

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UBI Banca

Stadiums & Teams in San Mauro Forte

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Mauro Forte

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air BaseMedium Airport
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Falcone AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Mauro Forte

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Mauro Forte

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa di San Vincenzo
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli detta anche Chiesa del Rosario
Chiesa Madre 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 Mauro Forte

What is the population of San Mauro Forte?

San Mauro Forte has a population of 1,648 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 123.1 square miles.

Is San Mauro Forte expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,494, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Mauro Forte?

San Mauro Forte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.

How is the job market in San Mauro Forte?

The job market in San Mauro Forte faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 124 business establishments in the area.

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