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Tricarico, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Tricarico is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 4,771. Elevation: 2,290 ft (698 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
4,771 Population 38/sq mi density
2,290 ft Elevation 698 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,879 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
$17,879 median income, 12.7% unemployment

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People

Population4,771
Density38/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,879
Unemployment12.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Population4,771
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Coordinates40.6146°, 16.1426°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (629 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,879

About Tricarico

Tricarico is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 4,771. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet (698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Tricarico is $17,879, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 358 business establishments.

Income: Tricarico vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,879
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)358

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tricarico experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Area126.1 sq mi (326.6 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates40.6146°N, 16.1426°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

558 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 36 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 66 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 83 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 118 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 141 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 142 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 34 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 145 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 113 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 108 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 118 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 129 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 139 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 117 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 57 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 105 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 133 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 138 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 114 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 118 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 4,000 147 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 147 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 149 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 119 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 112 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 141 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 56 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 147 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 171 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in

Tricarico has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Tricarico

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
scuola elementare - - - -
scuola media statale Rocco Scotellaro - - - -
liceo scientifico - - - -
Marconi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tricarico

11 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 Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 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 Tricarico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angolo della Memoria - Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Angolo della Memoria - Museo di Storia e Civiltà Contadina
Museo - Mulino de Sortis
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
Museo delle Antiche Genti di Lucania
Museo Demo Antropologico - CEA Stigliano
Museo Utopia
Museo Viaggio in Basilicata
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico

Libraries in Tricarico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca del Libro Lucano0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0

Farmers Markets in Tricarico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area mercato
Mercato coperto di Piazza della Libertà
Mercato della frutta
Mercato della frutta
Piazza Margherita

Restaurants in Tricarico

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Fontana Vecchia

Dentists in Tricarico

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

dentista

Bus Stations in Tricarico

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #440559827

Gas Stations in Tricarico

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IP
IP

Banks in Tricarico

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Intesa sanpaolo
bper

Gyms in Tricarico

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #634904901

Stadiums & Teams in Tricarico

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tricarico

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Ali sul Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Batfly Airfield-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
Natile 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 Tricarico

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
posta
poste italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tricarico

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Chiesa di S.Antonio
Chiesa di San Potito martire
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
chiesa S.Francesco
chiesa S.Lucia
Chiesa Santo Spirito
Convento della Madonna del Carmine
Madonna dei lombardi

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 Tricarico

What is the population of Tricarico?

Tricarico has a population of 4,771 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 126.1 square miles.

Is Tricarico expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,879, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Tricarico?

Tricarico has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches.

How is the job market in Tricarico?

The job market in Tricarico faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 358 business establishments in the area.

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