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Valle Castellana, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Valle Castellana is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 254. Elevation: 2,051 ft (625 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
254 Population 2/sq mi density
2,051 ft Elevation 625 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,584 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
$13,584 median income, 13.6% unemployment

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People

Population254
Density2/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,584
Unemployment13.6%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Population254
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Coordinates42.7361°, 13.4971°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,282 mm)
Annual Snowfall86.4 inches (219 cm)
Median Household Income$13,584

About Valle Castellana

Valle Castellana is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 254. The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet (625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Valle Castellana is $13,584, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Valle Castellana vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,584
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Valle Castellana has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 288 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 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below Italy avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)
Area116.6 sq mi (301.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates42.7361°N, 13.4971°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Italy avg
Snowfall 86.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,418 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.7 on May 8, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 47 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 25 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 68 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 27 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 61 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 30 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 30 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 55 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 64 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 51 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 31 km
Jul 21, 2013 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy M5.4 86 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 72 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 52 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 25 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 69 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 28 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 28 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 80 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 18 128 km
1916 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 4 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 129 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in

Valle Castellana has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Valle Castellana

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
16Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio L'Aquila 1 adult contemporary AAC+ 256 kbps
Radio Frequenza teramo, university radio AAC+ 96 kbps
RadiostART MP3 320 kbps
Radio Soffio classic italian pop, italian oldies AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Ascoli pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Viniles Radio house, italian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nuova Macerata MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Valle Castellana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Comunale
Casa del Melatino
Ecomuseo Monte dell'Ascensione
Galleria d'arte contemporanea Osvaldo Licini
L'Arca
Museo - Biblioteca Francesco Antonio Marcucci
Museo Antopogeografico
Museo Archeologico Comunale
Museo Archeologico dei Piceni
Museo archeologico Francesco Savini
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Museo Archeologico Statale di Ascoli Piceno
Museo civico Cola Filotesio
Museo del Paesaggio
Museo del Rame
Museo del vino cotto e dei vini medicati “Arnaldo da Villanova”
Museo dell'Arte Ceramica
Museo della Arti Contadine
Museo della Fisica e dell’Astrofisica "Galileium"
Museo della Patata
Museo delle acque
Museo delle armi e delle mappe antiche
Museo delle Arti e della Tradizione Contadina
Museo delle Ceramiche di Castelli
Museo delle Tombe Picene
Museo di Amatrice
Museo di Amatrice "Floriana Svizzeretto"
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo di Arte Sacra (Museo Sistino)
Museo di Arte Sacra e delle Icone
Museo di Offida
Museo Diocesano
Museo Paleontologico e centro Erpetologico Ophis
Nina - Museo delle Arti Creative Tessili
Palazzo Delfico
Palazzo Vescovile
Pimu Picenworld Museum
Pinacoteca Civica
Pinacoteca Civica di Teramo
Pinacoteca Comunale e Museo di Arte Sacra

Libraries in Valle Castellana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
370.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Giulio Gabrielli"0.0
Biblioteca di Architettura e Design "Francesco Maria Quinterio"0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale Melchiorre Dèlfico0.0

Farmers Markets in Valle Castellana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Borgo Solestà
Mercato coperto di Via Recanati
San Benedettotto

Restaurants in Valle Castellana

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Da Dindi Sul Lago
Locanda Scuppoz
Trattoria

Monuments in Valle Castellana

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai caduti

Castles in Valle Castellana

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello Bonifaci
Rocca di Montecalvo

Gas Stations in Valle Castellana

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IP

Stadiums & Teams in Valle Castellana

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Valle Castellana

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Campo Imperatore 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Ussita Frontignano 0.0 $0

Airports Near Valle Castellana

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Aviosuperfice TrontoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Il Pratone"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Villa Selva Air Park"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie F. RossiSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Santa AnnaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie VallesantaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Country"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Condor Men"Small Airport
Campo di Volo Ali del ChientiSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MontefanoSmall Airport
Cesare Rossi AirfieldSmall Airport
Costa del Monte Flying FieldSmall Airport
Fermano AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aquila–Preturo AirportSmall Airport
Madonna di Loreto AirfieldSmall Airport
Pica AirfieldSmall Airport
Rieti AirfieldSmall Airport
Santa Rita AirfieldSmall Airport
Val Vibrata Flying FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valle Castellana

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Martino
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Chiesa di San Nicola
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Stornazzano o dell'Annunziata
San Lorenzo a Mattere

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 Valle Castellana

What is the population of Valle Castellana?

Valle Castellana has a population of 254 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 116.6 square miles.

Is Valle Castellana expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,584, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Valle Castellana?

Valle Castellana has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 86.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Valle Castellana?

The job market in Valle Castellana faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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