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San Michele Salentino, Italy

Apulia · Italy

San Michele Salentino is a small city in Apulia, Italy with a population of 5,920. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,920 Population 451/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,480 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
$15,480 median income, 12.7% unemployment

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About San Michele Salentino

San Michele Salentino is a comune in the province of Brindisi in Apulia, on the south-east Italian coast. Its main economic activities are the growing of olives and grapes.

People

Population5,920
Density451/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,480
Unemployment12.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain21.0 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Population5,920
Population Density451 / sq mi
Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Coordinates40.6316°, 17.6325°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.0 inches (533 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,480

About San Michele Salentino

San Michele Salentino is a small city in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 5,920. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Michele Salentino is $15,480, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 444 business establishments.

Income: San Michele Salentino vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,480
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)444

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Michele Salentino

San Michele Salentino has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (9.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 656 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.8°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.1° 76.2
Feb 9.9°C / 50°F 6.5° / 13.3° 64.3
Mar 12°C / 54°F 8.3° / 15.7° 60.0
Apr 14.3°C / 58°F 10.4° / 18.2° 55.8
May 18.9°C / 66°F 14.9° / 22.9° 25.9
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 19° / 27.2° 14.6
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 21.7° / 29.5° 11.9
Aug 25.9°C / 79°F 22° / 29.8° 19.7
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 18.5° / 26.3° 70.7
Oct 18.7°C / 66°F 15.2° / 22.2° 86.2
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 11.3° / 18° 82.1
Dec 11.2°C / 52°F 8.1° / 14.3° 88.4
San Michele Salentino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density451/sq mi
Coordinates40.6316°N, 17.6325°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2024.

Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 123 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 133 km
May 10, 2006 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania M4.5 149 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 125 km
Jun 22, 2006 9 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.4 134 km
Feb 23, 2024 94 km S of Babino Polje, Croatia M4.4 139 km
Aug 27, 2024 25 km NNE of Cariati, Italy M4.4 113 km
Aug 28, 1990 2 km N of Cancellara, Italy M4.2 145 km
Aug 12, 2005 24 km WSW of Orikum, Albania M4.2 140 km
Jul 28, 2009 49 km W of Durrës, Albania M4.2 134 km
Aug 8, 1995 3 km NNE of Sibari, Italy M4.2 136 km
Aug 10, 1993 14 km NNE of Torretta, Italy M4.2 126 km
May 29, 2024 5 km E of Torretta, Italy M4.2 139 km
Jan 7, 1994 22 km S of Monti d'Arena-Bosco Caggione, Italy M4.1 58 km
Apr 17, 1995 16 km NE of Cariati, Italy M4.1 124 km
Mar 23, 2018 11 km NNE of Ostuni, Italy M4.1 22 km
May 5, 1991 1 km WNW of Spinoso, Italy M4.1 148 km
Jan 31, 2005 11 km ENE of Mirto, Italy M4.1 126 km
Jul 7, 1998 37 km E of Cirò Marina, Italy M4.1 146 km
Apr 17, 2002 9 km NE of Mirto, Italy M4.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
December 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in

San Michele Salentino has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in San Michele Salentino

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Elementare Guglielmo Marconi
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Radio Stations near San Michele Salentino

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Antenna Sud MP3
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
Radio Alto Jonio - RAJ MP3
Radio Cittadella hits MP3 192 kbps
Idea Radio classic hits, hits AAC+ 36 kbps
Radio Sound Bari MP3 192 kbps

Museums in San Michele Salentino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ARENA CASABLANCA
Casa del Santo
casa museo Ribezzi-Petrosillo
Ex Convento dei Cappuccini
MAAC Centro Documentazione Archeologica e Museo d'Arte Contemporanea
Masseria Lupoli
MATER - Museo del territorio "Ugo Granafei"
Museo Archeologico di Pezza Petrosa
Museo Civico di Manduria
Museo dell'olio
Museo della ceramica di Grottaglie
Museo della Civiltà del Vino Primitivo
Museo di arte sacra Cavaliere - Argentiero
Museo di Civiltà Preclassiche della Murgia Meridionale
Museo Diffuso "Castello d'Alceste"
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra "G. Tarantini"
Museo Missionario Cinese e di Storia Naturale
Palazzo Lagravinese
Pinacoteca Emilio Notte

Libraries in San Michele Salentino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca civica "Gilberto De Nitto"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "G. Calò"0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Gaspare Pignatelli"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giovanni XXIII0.0
Biblioteca comunale Ugo Granafei0.0
Biblioteca dei Padri Gesuiti0.0
Biblioteca della Diocesi di Oria0.0
Biblioteca Michele Ciracì0.0
Biblioteca Parrocchiale "San Carlo Borromeo"0.0
Biblioteca Pietro Gatti0.0
Biblioteca San Francesco0.0
Biblioteca San Francesco De Geronimo0.0
Biblioteca Tommaso Fiore0.0
Libreria Athena Sas0.0
UNITRE0.0

Farmers Markets in San Michele Salentino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
area mercatale
Area Mercatale
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Settimanale
Piazza Antonio Gramsci
Piazza Mercato Nuova

Hotels in San Michele Salentino

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Relais La Fontanina
Villa Rosmarino

Restaurants in San Michele Salentino

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Calamaro - Pescheria Trattoria Friggitoria Fortunato
Il Brigantino
Il Casolare dei Capricci Salentini
Kimama Bistrot pizzeria
Masseria Palagogna
Nouvelle cuisine
Osteria tranquilla
Pizzeria da Rocca
Ristorante Al Torchietto
Ristorante Torre San Giacomo

Cafes in San Michele Salentino

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harris
moncafé

Gas Stations in San Michele Salentino

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851840892
IT #5853344053

Banks in San Michele Salentino

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Sella
Banco di Napoli

Breweries in San Michele Salentino

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aleph Microbrewery
Birrificio artigianale

Stadiums & Teams in San Michele Salentino

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Michele Salentino

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brindisi AirportBDSLarge Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air BaseMedium Airport
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari AirportLCCMedium Airport
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta AirportTARMedium Airport
Aerotre AirfieldSmall Airport
Al Canale AirfieldSmall Airport
AliPuglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Antares Aeroclub Brindisi AirfieldSmall Airport
ASD Salento Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Campovolo BellamarinaflySmall Airport
Corte AirfieldSmall Airport
Dune AirparkSmall Airport
Esperti AirfieldSmall Airport
Faco FlySmall Airport
Fondone AirfieldSmall Airport
Gallipoli Flying FieldSmall Airport
Lecce-San Cataldo Lepore AirfieldSmall Airport
Masseria Antelmi Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Masseria Macri AirfieldSmall Airport
Monticchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Paretano Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Pietralata Flying FieldSmall Airport
Santa Chiara AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Michele Salentino

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moro Teresa
Poste Italiane spa

Treatment Centers in San Michele Salentino

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Osmairm

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Michele Salentino

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
cappella santa Maria
chiesa di san donato
Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo
Chiesa Madonna della Grotta
Chiesa Madonna della Pietà
Chiesa Masseria Alberizio
Chiesa Masseria Falgheri
Chiesa Masseria Guappi

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 Michele Salentino

What is the population of San Michele Salentino?

San Michele Salentino has a population of 5,920 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 451 people per square mile, spread across 13.1 square miles.

Is San Michele Salentino expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,480, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Michele Salentino?

San Michele Salentino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches.

How is the job market in San Michele Salentino?

The job market in San Michele Salentino faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 444 business establishments in the area.

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