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Tiggiano, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Tiggiano is a small town in Apulia, Italy with a population of 2,822. Elevation: 420 ft (128 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

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2,822 Population 855/sq mi density
420 ft Elevation 128 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,590 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
$17,590 median income, 12.7% unemployment

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About Tiggiano

Tiggiano

Tiggiano is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

People

Population2,822
Density855/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,590
Unemployment12.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Population2,822
Population Density855 / sq mi
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates39.9028°, 18.3650°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$17,590

About Tiggiano

Tiggiano is a small town in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 2,822. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Tiggiano is $17,590, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 212 business establishments.

Income: Tiggiano vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,590
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)212

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Tiggiano

Tiggiano has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 614 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.2° 62.4
Feb 10.2°C / 50°F 7.7° / 12.7° 46.5
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 9.1° / 14.2° 57.5
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 11.8° / 17.1° 44.8
May 18.4°C / 65°F 15.5° / 21.4° 30.8
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 19.8° / 26° 16.7
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.3° 10.2
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 23° / 29.7° 16.5
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 19.7° / 25.5° 52.6
Oct 18.7°C / 66°F 16.1° / 21.3° 86.4
Nov 15°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.3° 110.6
Dec 11.6°C / 53°F 9.3° / 13.8° 79.0
Tiggiano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 313 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density855/sq mi
Coordinates39.9028°N, 18.3650°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

569 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 18, 2025.

Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 132 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 127 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 150 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 129 km
Aug 6, 2006 6 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 120 km
Jan 4, 2019 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 120 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania M4.8 150 km
Nov 24, 1999 18 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 125 km
Aug 8, 2006 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 122 km
Mar 22, 2024 32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece M4.8 88 km
Jun 22, 2013 17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania M4.7 117 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 149 km
Mar 5, 2008 14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania M4.6 117 km
May 8, 1992 1 km NNE of Himarë, Albania M4.5 120 km
Jan 31, 2013 10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece M4.5 117 km
Mar 25, 2009 14 km E of Orikum, Albania M4.5 117 km
May 10, 2006 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania M4.5 88 km
Jan 12, 2021 4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania M4.5 116 km
Jan 24, 1990 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy M4.5 148 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 147 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 99 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
February 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Tiggiano has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Tiggiano

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mediterranea lounge chillout relax smoothjazz ambient MP3 128 kbps
Icon Radio MP3 128 kbps
iCON Radio (GB) club dance, dance music AAC+ 128 kbps
Mondoradio Tuttifrutti misc MP3 96 kbps
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

Museums in Tiggiano

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbazia di San Nicola di Macugno
EcoMuseo del Paesaggio delle Serre Salentine
Museo archeologico della civiltà messapica
Museo Civico di Paleontologia e Paletnologia di Maglie
Museo degli Affreschi della Cripta di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Museo degli Orologi e delle Torri Civiche
Museo del Castello Aragonese
Museo del giunco palustre
Museo del Manifesto e Pinacoteca "Enrico Giannelli"
Museo del Parco dei Guerrieri
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo delle Luminarie di Puglia
Museo di Borgo Terra
Museo di Torre Matta
Museum Vito Mele
Nuovo Museo Archeologico di Ugento
Oggetti personali della Beata Elisa Martinez

Libraries in Tiggiano

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Verri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Collepasso0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Presicce0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Don Giacomo Pantaleo0.0
Biblioteca Maria Paiano0.0
Palazzo Comi0.0

Farmers Markets in Tiggiano

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale di Collepasso
Area Mercatale di Maglie
Area Mercatale di Matino
Chiazza
Fiera di Miggiano
Mercato settimanale
Piazza Unità d'Italia

Hotels in Tiggiano

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il Vascello

Restaurants in Tiggiano

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo "Gli Ulivi"
Grotta Matrona
Jamao

Cafes in Tiggiano

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Giano Bar
Urban Cafè

Gas Stations in Tiggiano

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basile Petroli

Shopping Malls in Tiggiano

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il Centro

Breweries in Tiggiano

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lu Birrocciu by Bivitime

Stadiums & Teams in Tiggiano

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tiggiano

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari AirportLCCMedium Airport
Aerotre AirfieldSmall Airport
Antares Aeroclub Brindisi AirfieldSmall Airport
ASD Salento Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Campovolo BellamarinaflySmall Airport
Corte AirfieldSmall Airport
Esperti AirfieldSmall Airport
Faco FlySmall Airport
Fondone AirfieldSmall Airport
Gallipoli Flying FieldSmall Airport
Lecce-San Cataldo Lepore AirfieldSmall Airport
Masseria Macri AirfieldSmall Airport
Pietralata Flying FieldSmall Airport
Santa Chiara AirfieldSmall Airport
Torre Sant'Andrea AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tiggiano

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella della Madonna Assunta
Chiesa di Sant'Ippazio
Oratorio di San Michele Arcangelo
Santuario Maria Santissima Assunta Madonna della Serra

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 Tiggiano

What is the population of Tiggiano?

Tiggiano has a population of 2,822 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 855 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Tiggiano expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,590, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Tiggiano?

Tiggiano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Tiggiano?

The job market in Tiggiano faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 212 business establishments in the area.

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