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Tolve, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Tolve is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 3,361. Elevation: 1,864 ft (568 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,361 Population 27/sq mi density
1,864 ft Elevation 568 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
22.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,567 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
$17,567 median income, 12.7% unemployment

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About Tolve

Tolve

Tolve is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.

People

Population3,361
Density27/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,567
Unemployment12.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Population3,361
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Coordinates40.6942°, 16.0163°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (581 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,567

About Tolve

Tolve is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 3,361. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet (568 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Tolve is $17,567, 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 252 business establishments.

Income: Tolve vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,567
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)252

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tolve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Italy avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,864 ft (568 m)
Area126.1 sq mi (326.6 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates40.6942°N, 16.0163°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

616 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 23 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 149 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 73 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 91 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 131 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 132 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 146 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 116 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 22 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 112 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 149 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 118 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 119 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 131 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 97 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 45 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 123 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 138 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 112 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 104 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 4,000 135 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 135 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 131 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 100 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 128 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 49 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 135 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 159 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in

Tolve has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in February to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Tolve

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Italy Classical Radio classical MP3 128 kbps
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 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 Tolve

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa-Museo dalla Civiltà Contadina
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu
Museo archeologico provinciale di Potenza
Museo delle Antiche Genti di Lucania
Museo Utopia
Museo Viaggio in Basilicata
Palazzo del Turismo e della Cultura
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico
Pinacoteca D'Errico
Pinacoteca provinciale di Potenza

Libraries in Tolve

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio di Stato di Potenza0.0
Bibliomediateca Provinciale0.0
Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - polo delle Scienze Umane0.0
Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - Polo Tecnico Scientifico0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale per l'infanzia0.0
Biblioteca della Deputazione di Storia Patria per la Lucania0.0
Biblioteca Nazionale0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale0.0
Libreria Senza Nome0.0
Palazzo Muscio-Messina0.0
Soprintendenza archivistica per la Basilicata0.0

Farmers Markets in Tolve

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area mercato
Mercato della frutta
Mercato della frutta
Piazza Margherita

Cafes in Tolve

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Colosseo

Monuments in Tolve

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Piazza Mario Pagano

Gas Stations in Tolve

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Tolve

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BCC

Breweries in Tolve

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hops!

Stadiums & Teams in Tolve

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tolve

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOGMedium Airport
Ali sul Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Batfly Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)-Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari-Small Airport
Enrico Mattei Airfield-Small Airport
Falcone Airfield-Small Airport
Fly and Go Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
La Quercia Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Pisticci Flying Field-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tolve

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ufficio Postale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tolve

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento dell'Annunziata

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 Tolve

What is the population of Tolve?

Tolve has a population of 3,361 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 126.1 square miles.

Is Tolve expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,567, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Tolve?

Tolve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches.

How is the job market in Tolve?

The job market in Tolve faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 252 business establishments in the area.

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