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Torraca, Italy

Campania · Italy

Torraca is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 688. Elevation: 1,394 ft (425 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
688 Population 101/sq mi density
1,394 ft Elevation 425 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,066 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
$15,066 median income, 13.7% unemployment

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People

Population688
Density101/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,066
Unemployment13.7%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Population688
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Coordinates40.1110°, 15.6363°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,345 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$15,066

About Torraca

Torraca is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 688. The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet (425 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Torraca is $15,066, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Torraca vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,066
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Torraca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 319 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 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Italy avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates40.1110°N, 15.6363°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above Italy avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

602 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 75 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 122 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 30 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 106 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 88 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 113 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 41 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 129 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 76 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 124 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 70 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 43 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 40 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 59 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 116 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 95 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 145 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 46 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 48 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 148 km
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 129 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 129 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 108 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 100 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 45 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 129 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 150 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 151 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 163 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 171 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 190 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
February 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in

Torraca has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Torraca

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Torraca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium II
Antiquarium Roccagloriosa
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
MU.VI. - Museo Virtuale
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Rivello
Museo Civico Montesano sulla Marcellana
Museo Civico Multimediale
Museo Comunale
Museo di Blanda
Museo di Blanda Gioacchino Francesco La Torre
Museo didattico della pietra di Padula
Museo Etnografico
Museo In Cammino
Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando

Libraries in Torraca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioMediateca Comunale Giacomo Racioppi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Tortora0.0
Biblioteca del Centro culturale Josè Mario Cernicchiaro0.0
Biblioteca delle Soprintendenze per i beni architettonici e per il paesaggio, per il patrimonio storico, artistico e demoetnoantropologico della Basilicata0.0
Centro multimediale0.0

Farmers Markets in Torraca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Ortofrutticolo Comunale
Mercato settimanale (sabato)

Hotels in Torraca

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Antica Chiesa San Fantino
Sant'Antonio Hotel

Restaurants in Torraca

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Braceria A l'urmo
Osteria Del Sergente
Pizzeria L'incontro
Ristorante Il Ristoro delle Monache

Gas Stations in Torraca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851837299

Stadiums & Teams in Torraca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Torraca

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall 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

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 Torraca

What is the population of Torraca?

Torraca has a population of 688 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Torraca expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,066, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Torraca?

Torraca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Torraca?

The job market in Torraca faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

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