San Vito al Tagliamento
Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Pordenone

San Vito al Tagliamento

15,300 residents · 61,700 within 5 km · 30 m above sea level

81Quality of life
70Infrastrutture
81Economy

What San Vito al Tagliamento is actually like

San Vito al Tagliamento, nestled in the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, is a vibrant town with a rich history, reflected in its well-preserved architecture, such as the central Piazza del Popolo, flanked by elegant porticos and notable landmarks like the Antico Teatro Sociale. The local population, known as "Sanvitesi," embodies a unique cultural blend, speaking both Italian and the Friulian dialect, which deepens their ties to regional traditions. The town functions as an economic center, transitioning from its agricultural roots to host a variety of industries, including precision mechanics and food production within the Ponterosso industrial park. While San Vito offers a charming lifestyle with a strong sense of community, the nearest airport is a 45-minute drive, and the closest beaches are about 42 km away, which may present some challenges for accessibility. However, the town's excellent air quality and lively weekly market continue to attract both expats and retirees seeking a tranquil yet engaging environment.

How San Vito al Tagliamento is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 18%Mid-century 57%Modern 25%
Settlement pattern
Compact
4% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 96%Dispersed 4%
Condition
89%
Mostly sound — 11% needs work
Good / excellent 89%Poor / mediocre 11%
Occupancy
87%
Lived-in year-round — 13% holiday or vacant
Main homes 87%Holiday or vacant 13%
San Vito al TagliamentoSavorgnanoGlerisCarbonaCasa Bianca ComunaleLocalità CragnuttoComunali di Mezzo
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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