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Santa Maria Maggiore, Italy
Piedmont · Italy
Santa Maria Maggiore is a small town in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 1,264. Elevation: 2,677 ft (816 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Maria Maggiore
Santa Maria Maggiore is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, in Valle Vigezzo, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northeast of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Verbania, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,236 and an area of 53.2 square kilometres (20.5 mi2).
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 1,264 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,677 ft (816 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1368°, 8.4611° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Piedmont |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.6 inches (1,817 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.9 inches (25 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $16,272 |
About Santa Maria Maggiore
Santa Maria Maggiore is a small town in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 1,264. The city sits at an elevation of 2,677 feet (816 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Santa Maria Maggiore vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $16,272 |
| 78% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.3% |
| 269% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 95 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,677 ft (816 m) |
| Area | 24.6 sq mi (63.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1368°N, 8.4611°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 147 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 74 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 76 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in |
Santa Maria Maggiore has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.3").
Schools in Santa Maria Maggiore
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola dell'Infanzia | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola Media Statale "Andrea Testore" | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola dell'infanzia "Celso Rastellini" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Maria Maggiore
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSI Rete Due (CH) | classical, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RSI Rete Tre (CH) | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio ComoZero | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio Star | hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RVL La Radio | classic hits, italian pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 7 RadioVisione | — | AAC,H.264 2136 kbps | |
| Radio Morcote International (CH) | morcote, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Village Network | bodio lomnago, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO STUDIO SOUND | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Onyx (CH) | italian pop | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Santa Maria Maggiore
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquamondo | ||||
| Antica Grà Essiccatoio per castagne | ||||
| Antica Latteria | ||||
| Antico Torchio | ||||
| Antico torchio sec. XVIII | ||||
| Antico torchio vinario | ||||
| Antiquarium | ||||
| Archeomuseo Multimediale del Parco Veglia Devero | ||||
| Cà Vegia | ||||
| Cappella Palatina | ||||
| Casa del Profumo Feminis-Farina | ||||
| Casa della Resistenza | ||||
| Casa Forte / Steihüs | ||||
| Casa Museo della Montagna | ||||
| Casa Museo La Cort di Ratt | ||||
| Cià dul Ciaplàn | ||||
| Civico Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Ecomuseo Campello Monti - "Walsergemeinschaft Kampel" | ||||
| Ecomuseo del Granito di Montorfano | ||||
| Ecomuseo del Lago e dei Monti | ||||
| Ecomuseo dela pietra | ||||
| Ecomuseo ed leuzerie e di scherpelit | ||||
| La beola e lo scalpellino | ||||
| La Ca di Feman da la Piaza | ||||
| La casa del Lago | ||||
| Latteria Turnaria Cà Vegia di Cuzzago | ||||
| Mineralienmuseum | ||||
| Mostra della pesca | ||||
| MuMAG - Museo del Marmo Rosa e del Granito | ||||
| Museo Andrea Ruffoni | ||||
| Museo Cà du Sergio | ||||
| Museo dei Latticini | ||||
| Museo del Granito Rosa | ||||
| Museo del Paesaggio | ||||
| Museo del Parco Nazionale della Val Grande | ||||
| Museo del Picasass | ||||
| Museo del Torchio Secolare dei Terrieri | ||||
| Museo dell'Arte del Cappello | ||||
| Museo della civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo della Funivia di Goglio | ||||
| Museo della Vallemaggia | ||||
| Museo dello Spallone | ||||
| Museo dello Spazzacamino | ||||
| Museo dello Spazzacamino | ||||
| Museo di Scienze Naturali Mellerio Rosmini | ||||
| Museo Etnografico Don Cirillo Bergamaschi | ||||
| Museo etnografico e della spazzola | ||||
| Museo Geologico | ||||
| Museo Granum | ||||
| Museo Internazionale del Design Ceramico - MIDeC | ||||
| Museo Latteria Turnaria | ||||
| Museo Mineralogico Don Giovanni Bonomo | ||||
| Museo Mineralogico Ossolano Roggiani-Bianchi | ||||
| Museo naturalistico "Mario Bertolani" | ||||
| Museo Nazionale delle Acque Minerali Carlo Brazzorotto | ||||
| Museo Parrocchiale di Arte Sacra - Opere d'Arte in Parrocchia | ||||
| Museo regionale delle Centovalli e del Pedemonte | ||||
| Museo Walser | ||||
| Museum of Anthropocene Technology | ||||
| Museum Walserhaus | ||||
| Officine dell'acqua | ||||
| Palazzo Borromeo | ||||
| Palazzo San Francesco | ||||
| Palazzo Silva (Museo Civico) | ||||
| Panizza | ||||
| Parco dei Mulini | ||||
| Piccolo Museo del Gildo | ||||
| Scuola di Belle Arti Rossetti-Valentini | ||||
| Torre Ferrerio Lithoteca Giorgio Spezia | ||||
| UniversiCà |
Libraries in Santa Maria Maggiore
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica "F. Camona" (1904) | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica "Pietro Ceretti" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale 'Antonia Pozzi' | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale di Brenta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale di Caprezzo "Luisa Castelnuovo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale di Caprezzo "Luisa Castelnuovo" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale di Cittiglio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale di Porto Valtravaglia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Don Erminio Ragozza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Gianfranco Contini | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca del Museo Internazionale del Design Ceramico - MIDeC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Druogno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Valstrona | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Vittorio Resta | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa Fontana Rossi | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Maria Maggiore
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato di Porto Valtravaglia |
Hotels in Santa Maria Maggiore
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Maria Maggiore
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Maria Maggiore
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santa Maria Maggiore
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Santa Maria Maggiore
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Maria Maggiore
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Santa Maria Maggiore
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Maria Maggiore
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Santa Maria Maggiore
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Maria Maggiore
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balabiott | ||||
| Weltu Sagl |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Maria Maggiore
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Santa Maria Maggiore
68 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Münster-Geschinen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vals 3000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grindelwald - Wengen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Realp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mürren/Schilthorn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Campo Blenio - Ghirone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Airolo - Pesciüm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Carì | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| First – Grindelwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cioss Prato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prato Leventina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nara – Leontica | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gluringen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mogno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Meiringen-Hasliberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engelberg - Großtitlis Ski Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sörenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bumbach - Schangnau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engelberg-Titlis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brigels Waltensburg Andiast | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eriz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blatten Belalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Runal Péra Trun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habkern | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Obersaxen-Mundaun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Axalp ob Brienz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hohwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Andermatt+Disentis+Sedrun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bedea-Novaggio | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Malesco | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe di Neggia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domobianca | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saas-Almagell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cheggio | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saas Fee | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Forcora Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Druogno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Macugnaga - Moro | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lanzo d'Intelvi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Macugnaga - Belvedere | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mottarone Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Monterosa Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Scopello / Alpe di Mera | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gressoney-Saint-Jean | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moosalpregion | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Formazza | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wilern | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bosco Gurin – Grossalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rosswald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe Devero | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eischoll | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rothwald/Wasenalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Unterbäch – Brandalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bielmonte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| San Domenico di Varzo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Visperterminen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Staldenried - Gspon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grächen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saas-Balen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saas-Grund | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Santa Maria Maggiore
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | MXP | Large Airport |
| Biella-Cerrione Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Cameri Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Lugano Airport | LUG | Medium Airport |
| Varese-Venegono Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Aeroteam Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Air Folies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Airfield ASD Verbano fly | — | Small Airport |
| Alzate Brianza Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ambri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calcinate del Pesce Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cascina Colombare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cascina Rosio Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cerreto Castello Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chavez-Marini Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clariden-Hüfifirn Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Cogliate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cossato Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gattinara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Lys | — | Small Airport |
| Groane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Il Picchio Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ivrea Montalto Dora Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Le Streghe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Limmerenfirn Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Locarno Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lodrino Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Marc Ingegno Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Meggiana Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Megolo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Milano-Bresso Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Münster Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Navigli Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oasi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Raron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rovasenda 2000 Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| San Michele NO11 | — | Small Airport |
| Vergiate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Volo Club Milano Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Volopuro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Maria Maggiore
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ufficio postale |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Maria Maggiore
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa di San Lorenzo | |
| Chiesa parrocchiale di Maria Santissima Assunta | |
| Chiesa San Giovanni Evangelista | |
| Oratorio San Rocco |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Maria Maggiore
What is the population of Santa Maria Maggiore?
Santa Maria Maggiore has a population of 1,264 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 24.6 square miles.
Is Santa Maria Maggiore expensive to live in?
The median household income is $16,272, 78% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Santa Maria Maggiore?
Santa Maria Maggiore has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 71.6 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Santa Maria Maggiore?
The job market in Santa Maria Maggiore faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 95 business establishments in the area.