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Spinoso, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Spinoso is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 1,429. Elevation: 2,129 ft (649 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

1.9 /5.0
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1,429 Population 31/sq mi density
2,129 ft Elevation 649 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,027 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
$17,027 median income, 13.7% unemployment

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People

Population1,429
Density31/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,027
Unemployment13.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Population1,429
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Coordinates40.2692°, 15.9666°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (814 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,027

About Spinoso

Spinoso is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 1,429. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet (649 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Spinoso is $17,027, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 107 business establishments.

Income: Spinoso vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,027
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Spinoso experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Italy avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)
Area46.3 sq mi (119.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates40.2692°N, 15.9666°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

576 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 59 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 149 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 26 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 135 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 98 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 43 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 115 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 100 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 118 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 54 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 73 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 67 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 81 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 135 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 102 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 77 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 90 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 87 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 146 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 101 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 4,000 144 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 144 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 113 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 92 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 142 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 47 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 144 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 166 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 177 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 182 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Spinoso has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Spinoso

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ististuto Comprensivo Giuseppe Petrocelli
Ististuto Comprensivo Antonio Racioppi
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Radio Stations near Spinoso

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 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

Museums in Spinoso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Capitano Jannarelli
Casa delle Muse di Sinisgalli - Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
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
Museo Archeologico di Rivello
Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo delle Tradizioni Locali

Libraries in Spinoso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioMediateca Comunale Giacomo Racioppi0.0
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 Spinoso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino dei prodotti tipici

Restaurants in Spinoso

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cocal
DiVino
La Romantica
Masseria Crisci

Cafes in Spinoso

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zaccaria Caffè

Gas Stations in Spinoso

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851834934
Toma Oil

Breweries in Spinoso

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio artigianale HoneyMonkey

Stadiums & Teams in Spinoso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Spinoso

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Spinoso

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Spinoso

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella
Cappella
Cappella di San Rocco
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 Spinoso

What is the population of Spinoso?

Spinoso has a population of 1,429 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 46.3 square miles.

Is Spinoso expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,027, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Spinoso?

Spinoso has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

How is the job market in Spinoso?

The job market in Spinoso faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 107 business establishments in the area.

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