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Valsinni, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Valsinni is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 1,400. Elevation: 820 ft (250 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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1,400 Population 17/sq mi density
820 ft Elevation 250 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,344 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,344 median income, 13.2% unemployment

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About Valsinni

Valsinni

Valsinni is a village and comune in the province of Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy.

People

Population1,400
Density17/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,344
Unemployment13.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Population1,400
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Coordinates40.1710°, 16.4439°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (713 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,344

About Valsinni

Valsinni is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 1,400. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet (250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Valsinni is $16,344, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 105 business establishments.

Income: Valsinni vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,344
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Valsinni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.3 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates40.1710°N, 16.4439°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

569 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 88 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 42 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 131 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 49 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 63 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 114 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 90 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 85 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 96 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 89 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 102 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 112 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 137 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 93 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 115 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 104 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 117 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 130 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 129 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 100 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 65 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 185 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Valsinni has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Valsinni

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Valsinni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angolo della Memoria - Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Angolo della Memoria - Museo di Storia e Civiltà Contadina
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Casa Museo Albino Pierro
Essenza Lucano - Museo sull'Amaro Lucano
Ethnomuseum of Arbëreshe Culture
Museo - Mulino de Sortis
Museo Alessandrino delle Maschere
Museo Araldico
Museo archeologico nazionale della Siritide
Museo Archeologico Statale "Vincenzo Laviola"
Museo Civico
Museo degli Antropodi
Museo dei Calanchi
museo del lupo
Museo del Sapone
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo della Mitologia Greca
Museo delle Cere
Museo Demo Antropologico - CEA Stigliano
Museo Etnografico
Museo Guido Chidichimo
Museo Medievale
Museo Mineralogico
Museo Paul Russotto
Museo Scientifico del Mare
Museum of Arbëreshe Culture
Pinacoteca Carlo Levi
Spazio Permanente d'arte ''Melchiorre da Montalbano'

Libraries in Valsinni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica Manfredi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Marrese0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Massimo Rinaldi0.0
Pinacoteca e Biblioteca Civica0.0

Farmers Markets in Valsinni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato Coperto
Piazza Coperta
Piazza Coperta

Gas Stations in Valsinni

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851843376

Breweries in Valsinni

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio artigianale HoneyMonkey

Stadiums & Teams in Valsinni

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valsinni

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air BaseMedium Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall 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 Valsinni

What is the population of Valsinni?

Valsinni has a population of 1,400 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 80.8 square miles.

Is Valsinni expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,344, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Valsinni?

Valsinni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

How is the job market in Valsinni?

The job market in Valsinni faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 105 business establishments in the area.

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