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Vaglio Basilicata, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Vaglio Basilicata is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 1,534. Elevation: 3,130 ft (954 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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1,534 Population 21/sq mi density
3,130 ft Elevation 954 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,148 Median Income
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Overall
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$19,148 median income, 12.5% unemployment

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About Vaglio Basilicata

Vaglio Basilicata

Vaglio Basilicata is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is bounded by the comuni of Albano di Lucania, Brindisi Montagna, Cancellara, Pietragalla, Potenza, Tolve and Tricarico.

People

Population1,534
Density21/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,148
Unemployment12.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation3,130 ft (954 m)
Population1,534
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation3,130 ft (954 m)
Coordinates40.6664°, 15.9143°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (635 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,148

About Vaglio Basilicata

Vaglio Basilicata is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 1,534. The city sits at an elevation of 3,130 feet (954 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 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Vaglio Basilicata is $19,148, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 115 business establishments.

Income: Vaglio Basilicata vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,148
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)115

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vaglio Basilicata 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 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,130 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Italy avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,130 ft (954 m)
Area74.7 sq mi (193.3 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates40.6664°N, 15.9143°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

647 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 17 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 146 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 70 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 133 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 88 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 134 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 141 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 110 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 14 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 106 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 111 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 124 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 112 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 147 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 131 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 88 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 104 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 126 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 37 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 99 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 4,000 127 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 127 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 132 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 99 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 128 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 40 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 127 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 151 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in

Vaglio Basilicata has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Vaglio Basilicata

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 Vaglio Basilicata

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
Palazzo del Turismo e della Cultura
Palazzo Ducale di Tricarico
Pinacoteca provinciale di Potenza

Libraries in Vaglio Basilicata

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 centralizzata CNR dell'Area della ricerca di Potenza0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
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 Vaglio Basilicata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area mercato
Mercato della frutta
Mercato della frutta
Piazza Margherita

Restaurants in Vaglio Basilicata

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Dimora dei Cavalieri

Train Stations in Vaglio Basilicata

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vaglio Basilicata

Gas Stations in Vaglio Basilicata

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
IT #5853343389

Breweries in Vaglio Basilicata

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hops!

Stadiums & Teams in Vaglio Basilicata

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vaglio Basilicata

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Batfly AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Falcone AirfieldSmall Airport
Fly and Go AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vaglio Basilicata

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella San Luca
Chiesa di Interesse storico Artistico
Chiesa di Interesse Storico Artistico
chiesa Madonna di Rossano

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 Vaglio Basilicata

What is the population of Vaglio Basilicata?

Vaglio Basilicata has a population of 1,534 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 74.7 square miles.

Is Vaglio Basilicata expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,148, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Vaglio Basilicata?

Vaglio Basilicata 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 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.

How is the job market in Vaglio Basilicata?

The job market in Vaglio Basilicata faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 115 business establishments in the area.

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