Occhiobello
Veneto · Rovigo

Occhiobello

12,100 residents · 21,100 within 5 km · 7 m above sea level

75Quality of life
72Infrastrutture
79Economy

What Occhiobello is actually like

Nestled in the province of Rovigo, Occhiobello offers a blend of industrial vitality and serene residential areas. The town, recognized by its Ferrarese name, Ug’bèl, serves as a crucial logistical hub due to its proximity to the A13 motorway, facilitating efficient connections between northern and southern Italy. Occhiobello is distinguished by its strategic position on the Po River, enhancing its appeal through picturesque river views and fostering economic activities centered around this vital waterway. The presence of well-preserved nature reserves in the vicinity enriches the local landscape, offering residents and visitors alike a refuge of natural beauty amid the bustling industrial surroundings. This setting not only promotes a high quality of life but also attracts a diverse community, contributing to the town's dynamic and inclusive atmosphere.

How Occhiobello is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 12%Mid-century 65%Modern 23%
Settlement pattern
Compact
14% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 86%Dispersed 14%
Condition
81%
Some wear — 19% needs work
Good / excellent 81%Poor / mediocre 19%
Occupancy
89%
Lived-in year-round — 11% holiday or vacant
Main homes 89%Holiday or vacant 11%
Santa Maria MaddalenaOcchiobelloGurzoneBorgo ChiavicaPastureriaMalcantoneCasazza
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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