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Sasso di Castalda, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Sasso di Castalda is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 701. Elevation: 3,114 ft (949 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
701 Population 15/sq mi density
3,114 ft Elevation 949 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,556 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
$15,556 median income, 13.0% unemployment

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People

Population701
Density15/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,556
Unemployment13.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation3,114 ft (949 m)
Population701
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation3,114 ft (949 m)
Coordinates40.4853°, 15.6757°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
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$15,556

About Sasso di Castalda

Sasso di Castalda is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 701. The city sits at an elevation of 3,114 feet (949 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 Sasso di Castalda is $15,556, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 53 business establishments.

Income: Sasso di Castalda vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,556
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sasso di Castalda 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 3,114 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

Elevation3,114 ft (949 m)
Area46.5 sq mi (120.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates40.4853°N, 15.6757°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Italy avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

600 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 33 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 56 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 145 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 73 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 132 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 130 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 117 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 84 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 28 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 82 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 83 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 86 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 132 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 98 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 76 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 148 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 34 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 63 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 103 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 4,000 112 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 112 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 144 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 126 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 114 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 141 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 15 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 112 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 135 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 153 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in

Sasso di Castalda has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Sasso di Castalda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
scuola elementare
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Radio Stations near Sasso di Castalda

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 Sasso di Castalda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Joe Petrosino
MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo del Paesaggio
MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo di Arte Contemporanea
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Biblioteca Lucana Angela Aiello
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo del Novecento Lucano
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo della Ceramica
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo di Arte Moderna
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Palazzo Santa Croce
MAM - Museo Michele Tedesco e dell'Ottocento Lucano
MIdA Museo Botanico
MIdA Museo Geologico
Museo Antiquarium Civico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico
Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu
Museo archeologico provinciale di Potenza
Museo Archeologico Sala Consilina
Museo Civico Montesano sulla Marcellana
Museo Civico Multimediale
Museo delle Antiche Genti di Lucania
Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari
Museo delle erbe e delle antiche coltivazioni
Museo delle Tradizioni Locali
Museo didattico della pietra di Padula
Museo Diocesano San Pietro
Museo Salviano
Palazzo del Turismo e della Cultura
Pinacoteca provinciale di Potenza
Torre di Satriano

Libraries in Sasso di Castalda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio di Stato di Potenza0.0
BiblioMediateca Comunale Giacomo Racioppi0.0
Bibliomediateca Provinciale0.0
Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - polo delle Scienze Umane0.0
Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - Polo Tecnico Scientifico0.0
Biblioteca centralizzata CNR dell'Area della ricerca di Potenza0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Nicola Lamattina"0.0
Biblioteca comunale per l'infanzia0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Professore Vincenzo Curcio0.0
Biblioteca della Deputazione di Storia Patria per la Lucania0.0
Biblioteca Nazionale0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale0.0
Libreria Senza Nome0.0
Soprintendenza archivistica per la Basilicata0.0

Farmers Markets in Sasso di Castalda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino dei prodotti tipici
Piazza Mercato

Restaurants in Sasso di Castalda

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Stella

Theatres in Sasso di Castalda

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Sasso di Castalda

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Sasso di Castalda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hops!

Stadiums & Teams in Sasso di Castalda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sasso di Castalda

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare PaestumSmall Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Falcone 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 Sasso di Castalda

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella San Michele
Chiesa di San Nicola
chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa Madre
Madonna del Sasso

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 Sasso di Castalda

What is the population of Sasso di Castalda?

Sasso di Castalda has a population of 701 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 46.5 square miles.

Is Sasso di Castalda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,556, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sasso di Castalda?

Sasso di Castalda 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 Sasso di Castalda?

The job market in Sasso di Castalda faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

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