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Sassano, Italy

Campania · Italy

Sassano is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 2,067. Elevation: 1,611 ft (491 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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2,067 Population 80/sq mi density
1,611 ft Elevation 491 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,624 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$14,624 median income, 12.3% unemployment

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About Sassano

Sassano

Sassano is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

People

Population2,067
Density80/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,624
Unemployment12.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Population2,067
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Coordinates40.3403°, 15.5656°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.3 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$14,624

About Sassano

Sassano is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 2,067. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet (491 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Sassano is $14,624, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 155 business establishments.

Income: Sassano vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,624
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)155

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sassano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 292 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 44.9 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Area25.8 sq mi (66.9 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates40.3403°N, 15.5656°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Italy avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

552 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 51 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 144 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 49 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 127 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 149 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 64 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 112 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 130 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 101 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 146 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 47 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 67 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 65 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 64 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 68 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 79 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 121 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 142 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 47 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 53 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 4,000 110 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 110 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 133 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 121 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 129 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 19 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 110 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 132 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 148 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 175 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in

Sassano has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Sassano

9 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 Digiesse classic hits, hits 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 Sassano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium e Laboratorio di archeologia sugli scavi di Monte Pruno
Antiquarium II
Antiquarium Roccagloriosa
Casa Museo Joe Petrosino
MIdA Museo Botanico
MIdA Museo Geologico
MU.VI. - Museo Virtuale
Museo Antiquarium Civico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico Sala Consilina
Museo Civico Montesano sulla Marcellana
Museo Civico Multimediale
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari
Museo delle erbe e delle antiche coltivazioni
Museo didattico della pietra di Padula
Museo Diocesano San Pietro
Museo Etnografico
Museo In Cammino
Museo Naturalistico
Museo naturalistico - Fondazione Iridia
Museo Sacro San Nicola di Bari
Museo Salviano
Torre di Satriano

Libraries in Sassano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Nicola Lamattina"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Professore Vincenzo Curcio0.0
Centro multimediale0.0

Farmers Markets in Sassano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato settimanale (sabato)

Restaurants in Sassano

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Orchidea

Cinemas in Sassano

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Teatro Totò

Monuments in Sassano

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antico Lavatoio Fundanedda
Caduti in Guerra
Lavatoio "Fontana"

Clinics in Sassano

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambulatorio

Stadiums & Teams in Sassano

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sassano

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie del SoleSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare PaestumSmall Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi da Peppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sky Ufita AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sassano

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa
Chiesa
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Chiesa di San Biagio
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
Chiesa Madonna di Loreto
Madonna Cieli e Terra
Madonna del Carmine
Madonna delle Grazie
San Giovanni Chiesa Madre
San Giuseppe
San Michele
San Rocoo
San Vito
Santa Lucia

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 Sassano

What is the population of Sassano?

Sassano has a population of 2,067 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 25.8 square miles.

Is Sassano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,624, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sassano?

Sassano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sassano?

The job market in Sassano faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 155 business establishments in the area.

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