Campagna
Campania · Salerno

Campagna

17,000 residents · 74,400 within 5 km · 280 m above sea level

65Quality of life
51Infrastruktur
65Economy

What Campagna is actually like

Campagna, situated in the Salerno province of Campania, offers a blend of rich history and modest living, making it a noteworthy option for expats and retirees. The town is renowned for its Romanesque Cathedral and the Abbey of Sant'Angelo in Formis, showcasing medieval influences that lend a historic charm to the area. Its temperate climate features short winters and hot summers, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Despite its allure, Campagna faces challenges, including limited public transport and a noted crime rate, factors that may concern potential residents. However, the cost of living remains affordable, and there is a strong sense of community. As an expat-friendly locale, Campagna provides excellent internet connectivity, with adequate healthcare despite some limitations. While the nearest beach is a drive away, the town's cultural depth, historic sites, and reasonably priced living conditions make it an appealing choice for those looking to settle in Italy.

How Campagna is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 20%Mid-century 66%Modern 14%
Settlement pattern
Semi-dispersed
34% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 66%Dispersed 34%
Condition
73%
Ageing stock — 27% needs work
Good / excellent 73%Poor / mediocre 27%
Occupancy
87%
Lived-in year-round — 13% holiday or vacant
Main homes 87%Holiday or vacant 13%
QuadrivioCampagnaPugliettaSanta Lucia-Santa Maria la NovaFolcataSerradarceOppidi
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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