Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
72
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
49500
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
117000
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
74
Region
Campania
Walkability
Walker’s Paradise
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
199
/ 117
Climate Description
Moderate Mediterranean climate: mild winters, warm summers, ample sunshine, balanced rainfall.
Battipaglia
Campania
Agricultural and industrial town known for buffalo mozzarella, local cuisine, vibrant community events, and connectivity.
Summary
Battipaglia, located in the Campania region, offers a unique blend of agricultural and industrial activities, making it an attractive destination for expats. Renowned for its production of buffalo mozzarella and various local delicacies like Paestum artichokes and specialty tomatoes, the town has a rich culinary scene. Its strategic location serves as a gateway to both Salerno and the scenic Cilento Coast, with beautiful beaches just a short drive away.
Culturally, Battipaglia hosts vibrant events such as the Festa della Speranza, which celebrates local traditions every July. The town is characterized by a strong sense of community, evident in its bustling markets and music performances. However, expats should consider its industrial landscape, which may come with challenges such as air quality concerns and varying healthcare services. Nevertheless, its robust infrastructure and connectivity, including proximity to the airport, enhance its livability for retirees and newcomers alike.
✅ Pros
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Opportunities for community integration and social engagement.
– Access to local markets with fresh, authentic Italian produce.
– Reasonable transportation options connecting to nearby cities.
– Adequate healthcare services available for residents.
– Air quality is relatively decent for comfortable living.
– Proximity to beautiful coastal areas and scenic countryside.
– Growing expat community fostering connections and support.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality rated low; potential for limited service options.
– Air quality just under optimal; may affect sensitive individuals.
– Unemployment slightly higher than national average; job prospects limited.
– Infrastructure score indicates some transportation and utility challenges.
– Economic ranking suggests lower income opportunities for residents.
– Internet speeds may be slower than in larger cities.
– Limited tourist presence; fewer cultural events and activities available.
– Public services may not be as efficient as larger towns.
– Local education facilities may not meet all expatriate expectations.
– Climate can be overly humid in summer; prepare for steamy days.
Battipaglia Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
49500
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
117000
Births Per 100 Deaths
80.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Some Tourism
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
18300
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
5209 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (Salerno)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
7min(s)
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is situated in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy, and lies 20 kilometres from Salerno and 44 kilometres from the Amalfi Coast, closer than Naples. The airport, with a current runway of 2,000 meters, is gradually resuming services and targets full operations by 2026-2027. It offers seasonal flights to destinations like London, Milan, and resorts in North Africa and Greece, served by airlines including easyJet and British Airways, indicating a focus on leisure travel.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Capodichino (Naples)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
9
Driving Time
44min(s)
Capodichino Airport, officially known as Naples International Airport, is located in Capodichino, Naples, Campania, Italy, approximately 5.9 km north-northeast of Naples city centre. It is the largest airport in Southern Italy, handling over 12 million passengers annually, and serves as a base for airlines such as easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea, and Wizz Air. The airport offers connections to major domestic destinations like Milan and Turin, as well as international routes to cities including Barcelona, London, Munich, Frankfurt, and New York City, making it a key hub for travellers in the Mediterranean region.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Ciampino (Rome)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
113min(s)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is located 12 km southeast of central Rome, close to the Greater Ring Road. It functions primarily as a base for budget airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air, offering connections to key European destinations such as London–Stansted, Budapest, and Bucharest. As a secondary airport to Fiumicino, it serves nearly 6 million passengers annually, providing a convenient alternative with its focus on low-cost carriers.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Eboli
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
12min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Eboli includes the following features:
– **Rail lines:** The station is located on the Battipaglia–Metaponto railway.
– **Key destinations:** Direct trains connect Eboli to key destinations including Rome, Naples, Salerno, Taranto, Potenza, and Metaponto.
– **Train operators:** The train services are primarily operated by Trenitalia.
– **Frequency of departures:** Specific frequencies are not detailed in the available resources, but regional trains typically operate frequently throughout the day.
– **High-speed or regional:** The station has a mix of regional service trains, with some intercity services available as well.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Pontecagnano
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
16min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Pontecagnano includes several regional and urban links. The primary rail lines are operated by Trenitalia, focusing mainly on regional services.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Campagna-Serre-Persano
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
17min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Campagna-Serre-Persano includes various regional train services operated primarily by Trenitalia and Italo. The rail lines that stop here connect Campagna-Serre-Persano to several key destinations:
– **Battipaglia**: Approximately 15 minutes away, with around 6 trains daily.
– **Salerno**: About 32 minutes travel time, also serviced by 6 trains per day.
– **Eboli**: A short trip of around 5 minutes with 6 daily departures.
– **Capua**: This journey takes around 2 hours and 41 minutes, with a frequency of 6 trains daily.
– **Napoli Centrale**: Approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes, with 6 trains each day.
High-speed trains are not available at this station; the services are primarily regional, making it a vital connection for local commutes and travel into larger cities.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
44
Bars
238
Cafes
82
Cinemas
32
Dentists
53
Golf Courses
2
Gyms
37
Health Clinics
85
Hiking Trails
20
Historical Sites
191
Libraries
3
Museums
7
Parks
17
Pharmacies
41
Restaurants
305
Shopping Centres
55
Supermarkets
84
Spas
123
Beach
Name
Tenuta Spineta
Driving Distance
10mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Arioso - Sasso di Castalda
Driving Distance
56mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
8
Nearest Hospital Name
Santa Maria della Speranza
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
5 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
13
Local Public Healthcare Provider
A.S.L. SALERNO
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Campania, healthcare services present challenges for prospective expats and retirees. The overall quality across essential health indicators is relatively low on a national scale. Local hospital care is particularly concerning. Key services such as post-heart attack readmissions and timely treatment of bone fractures show moderate effectiveness but highlight disparities in care delivery. Breast cancer surgery with minimal invasiveness is less commonly practised, while urgent heart treatments like STEMI are notably delayed. Nonetheless, heart failure readmissions show a measure of reliability, offering some assurance in this specific care aspect.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
53
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
2
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
19
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
114.399
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
908
Median
1133
Third Quartile
1623
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
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This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Top 20%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Top 40%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
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Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
High (71st-80th percentile)
Sunshine
High (71st-80th percentile)
Snowfall
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Climate Description
Battipaglia offers a distinctly moderate Mediterranean climate that appeals to those pursuing the tranquility of temperate weathers. Winters are mild with rare snowfall, creating serene landscapes, infrequently dusted in white. Summers exude warmth without reaching oppressive heats, making it an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts and retirees alike. The ample sunshine benefits expatriates seeking solace from the gloom of northern skies, providing abundant opportunities for leisure and exploration in natural light. Though rainfall occurs throughout the year, it does not generally disrupt daily life, ensuring that outdoor activities and cultural events can be enjoyed with minimal interruption. This balanced climate supports a comfortable lifestyle amidst Italy's renowned scenic backdrop.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Fair
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
74
Air Quality Description
In Battipaglia, Italy, the air quality generally presents a salutary environment for those considering residing in this locale. While the finer particles in the atmosphere show moderate levels indicating room for improvement, the larger particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide concentrations are commendably within refined parameters. This balance ensures that residents enjoy an atmosphere that supports daily activities without significant air-quality-related concerns. Ozone levels, oscillating in the average range, reflect typical urban exposure and underscore the necessity for occasional precautions during high ozone days while enjoying the vibrant outdoor lifestyle of this Italian town.
In Battipaglia, Italy, the air quality generally presents a salutary environment for those considering residing in this locale. While the finer particles in the atmosphere show moderate levels indicating room for improvement, the larger particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulphur dioxide concentrations are commendably within refined parameters. This balance ensures that residents enjoy an atmosphere that supports daily activities without significant air-quality-related concerns. Ozone levels, oscillating in the average range, reflect typical urban exposure and underscore the necessity for occasional precautions during high ozone days while enjoying the vibrant outdoor lifestyle of this Italian town.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Battipaglia is well-connected, with the Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport conveniently located nearby and Capodichino Airport in Naples accessible. The town benefits from its proximity to major roadways, enhancing travel efficiency. Local train services also facilitate regional connectivity, contributing to a favorable infrastructure rating.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Battipaglia, located just outside Salerno in the Campania region of Italy, is recognized for its robust culinary offerings that celebrate local traditions. The town excels in the production of buffalo mozzarella, a staple ingredient in numerous local dishes, particularly at highly regarded eateries such as Le Radici. Traditional specialties include ‘acquasale’, a hearty salad made with toasted bread, fresh tomatoes, and seasonal vegetables, and free-range chicken paired with peppers. Notable ingredients from the nearby Cilento area further enrich the culinary scene, featuring items like fusillo di Felitto, anchovies of Menaica, soppressata of Gioi, and cacioricotta cheese.
The dining landscape in Battipaglia is diverse, offering an array of options from traditional Italian trattorias to more modern and international cuisines, reflecting its evolving gastronomy influenced by global trends. While the region’s culinary heritage remains predominant, international dining experiences and modern interpretations also play a role in enhancing the gastronomic landscape. Currently, Battipaglia does not boast any Michelin-starred restaurants, focusing instead on authentic, homegrown fare and local dining venues.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape consists of specialty and gift shops, art galleries, and various supermarkets. Key shopping venues include prominent malls and outlets, such as Maximall and Cilento Outlet Village, which offer a mix of retail experiences. Traditional markets further enhance local shopping, presenting fresh produce and artisanal goods. This diverse array caters to a wide range of shopping preferences, providing both everyday necessities and unique finds for residents and visitors alike.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Battipaglia in Campania offers various outdoor activities for expats and retirees. Notable hiking trails include Battipaglia to Eboli and the Parco Naturale del Castelluccio, with distances of 6.72 miles and 8.30 miles, respectively. The trails vary in difficulty with varying elevations and distances suitable for different fitness levels. Additionally, the area is home to several parks, such as Villa Comunale, providing spaces for leisure and recreational activities. The proximity to coastal areas also facilitates beach-related activities, broadening the spectrum of outdoor engagements available in the region.
✅ Pros
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Opportunities for community integration and social engagement.
– Access to local markets with fresh, authentic Italian produce.
– Reasonable transportation options connecting to nearby cities.
– Adequate healthcare services available for residents.
– Air quality is relatively decent for comfortable living.
– Proximity to beautiful coastal areas and scenic countryside.
– Growing expat community fostering connections and support.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality rated low; potential for limited service options.
– Air quality just under optimal; may affect sensitive individuals.
– Unemployment slightly higher than national average; job prospects limited.
– Infrastructure score indicates some transportation and utility challenges.
– Economic ranking suggests lower income opportunities for residents.
– Internet speeds may be slower than in larger cities.
– Limited tourist presence; fewer cultural events and activities available.
– Public services may not be as efficient as larger towns.
– Local education facilities may not meet all expatriate expectations.
– Climate can be overly humid in summer; prepare for steamy days.
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