Elevation

[?] Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
112

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
27700

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.
45700

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
96

Region

Puglia

Walkability

Very Walkable

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.
Medium

Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)

76
/ 17

Climate Description

Mild winters, warm sunny summers, moderate rain, rare snow, temperate and livable climate.

Canosa di Puglia

Puglia

Historic town with archaeological sites, Roman and Byzantine architecture; limited amenities; quaint lifestyle.

Quality of Life Score

[?]Factors in air quality, amenities, walkability, population, and environmental risks. Higher scores suggest better living conditions.

83

Quality of Infrastructure

[?]Measures internet speed, healthcare access, airports, rail, and walkability. Higher scores mean better connectivity and essential services.

63

Quality of Economy

[?]Based on income, property prices, job availability, and population density. Higher scores indicate stronger economic conditions.

67

Summary

Canosa di Puglia, situated in the Apulia region of southeastern Italy, offers a compelling blend of history and culture that may appeal to foreign expats and retirees. This town, originally established by Greeks, boasts a rich heritage evident in its archaeological sites such as the Basilica of San Sabino and Canosa Archaeological Park, which feature significant Roman and Byzantine architecture and artifacts. The nearby Cava Leone necropolis adds to the historical intrigue, making Canosa a noteworthy destination for history enthusiasts.

Despite its attractions, living in Canosa may present certain challenges. While the town reflects a quaint Italian lifestyle, some may find the pace slow and the amenities limited compared to larger urban centers. The nearest beach is a short drive away, appealing to those who enjoy coastal activities, yet its relative remoteness might require planning for regular outings. Nevertheless, Canosa’s local traditions and vibrant culture make it a unique choice for those looking to immerse themselves in Italian life.

✅ Pros

– Excellent healthcare quality with accessible medical facilities nearby.
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop with numerous archaeological sites.
– Low tourist traffic allows for a more authentic local experience.
– Opportunities for community integration and building local friendships.
– Good air quality contributes to a healthier living environment.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Basic infrastructure supports everyday needs and commuting options.
– Local cuisine features fresh, regional ingredients and traditional dishes.
– Safe, friendly community atmosphere ideal for relaxed living.

❌ Cons

– Limited public transport options for extensive travel.
– Higher unemployment rate than the national average.
– Average internet speed may frustrate tech-savvy users.
– Fewer entertainment options compared to larger cities.
– Local shops may lack variety in products.
– Limited educational facilities for families with children.
– Some areas may experience occasional power outages.
– Weather can be too hot during peak summer months.
– Language barrier may complicate daily interactions.
– Local bureaucracy can be notoriously slow and confusing.

Canosa di Puglia Demographics

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.

27700

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.

45700

Births Per 100 Deaths

50.0

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.

Not Touristic

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.

16100

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.

6489 out of 7901

Infrastructure and Connectivity

Closest Airport

Name

Karol Wojtyla (Bari)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

47min(s)

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport is located approximately 8 kilometres northwest of Bari, Italy, and serves as a significant hub in the Puglia region. It handled over 6 million passengers in 2023, largely acting as a focus city for low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Volotea. The airport connects to numerous European cities, with main routes including destinations such as London, Paris, Milan, and Istanbul, and benefits from seasonal services to cities like New York and Vienna, marking it as a convenient base for both domestic and international travel.

2nd Closest Airport

Name

Papola Casale (Brindisi)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

4

Driving Time

93min(s)

Papola Casale (Brindisi) Airport is located approximately 6 kilometres from Brindisi’s city centre in southern Italy. In 2023, it served over 3 million passengers, acting as a focus city for Ryanair with regular and seasonal flights connecting to destinations such as London, Milan, and Rome. Known for its dual role as a civilian airport and strategic military facility, it provides essential humanitarian services and supports regional travel, making it both an important transport hub and a vital strategic location.

3rd 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

97min(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.

Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Canosa di Puglia

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

4

Driving Time

7min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Canosa di Puglia provides access primarily to regional rail lines, specifically serving the Barletta-Spinazzola line. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Barletta, Spinazzola, and Canosa di Puglia itself. The main train operator for this station is Trenitalia, which offers a predominantly regional service. Departures are relatively infrequent, typically occurring every two hours. The station does not accommodate high-speed trains, focusing instead on regional routes.

2nd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Cerignola Campagna

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

5

Driving Time

29min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Cerignola Campagna is primarily regional, focusing on connections along the Adriatic Railway.

– **Rail lines that stop here:** The station is served by regional trains on the Adriatic Railway (Ancona–Lecce).
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains:** Key destinations include Foggia, Barletta, and Bari, with specific trains running from Orta Nova to Foggia and from Trinitapoli to Bari Centrale.
– **Train operators:** The main operator is Trenitalia.
– **Frequency of departures:** Trains run multiple times a day, although not at a high frequency; schedules may vary.
– **High-speed trains or regional only:** The services are regional only, with no high-speed trains available.

3rd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Trinitapoli-San Ferdinando di Puglia

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

6

Driving Time

29min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Trinitapoli-San Ferdinando di Puglia consists of the following key elements:

– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station is located on the Ancona–Lecce rail line.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Direct train services connect Trinitapoli-San Ferdinando di Puglia to key destinations such as Foggia, Barletta, and Bari.
– **Train operators**: The primary operator at this station is Trenitalia, which provides all the train services.
– **Frequency of departures**: The frequency of departures for regional services is not precisely specified, but such services are available regularly throughout the day.
– **Types of services**: The station primarily provides regional train services (Treno regionale) and does not have high-speed train connections.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Within 10km

Auto Repair Shops

18

Bars

78

Cafes

37

Cinemas

0

Dentists

25

Golf Courses

0

Gyms

14

Health Clinics

15

Hiking Trails

3

Historical Sites

120

Libraries

0

Museums

8

Parks

8

Pharmacies

14

Restaurants

119

Shopping Centres

23

Supermarkets

46

Spas

13

Beach

Name

Molo

Driving Distance

33mins

Water Quality Rating

1 - Excellent

Mountain Resort

Name

Sellata

Driving Distance

124mins

Healthcare

Healthcare Score

[?] Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.

71

Nearest Hospital Name

Caduti in Guerra

Drive Time to Nearest Hospital

12 minutes

Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km

4

Local Public Healthcare Provider

ASL BT

Healthcare Quality Description

In this area of Puglia, the local healthcare demonstrates variable performance. Local hospital care is below average in the national context. The system shows competence in managing bone fractures promptly and addressing heart attacks with timely interventions. Minimal usage of invasive procedures in breast cancer surgeries and the length of post-operative hospital stays are areas needing improvement. The management of heart failure readmissions and critical cardiac events is notably behind national standards. Prospective residents should evaluate these healthcare aspects when considering relocation to the region.

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.

18

Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

18

Percentage of Population at Flood Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

0

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.

104.95

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.

Medium

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

511

Median

657

Third Quartile

938

Connectivity & Digital Access

Walkability Description

Very Walkable

Avg Download Speed (Mbps)

76

Fast Download Speed (Mbps)

90

Slow Download Speed (Mbps)

65

Education

Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)

[?] 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.

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.

Counts of School

Climate & Weather

Precipitation

[?] 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.

Very Low (Bottom 10%)

Sunshine

Exceptional (Top 10%)

Snowfall

Low (11th-20th percentile)

Min Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

4.2

Max Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

32

Climate Description

Canosa di Puglia enjoys a climate that is gracious to those seeking year-round livability, characterized by mild winters and warm, sun-drenched summers. Sunlight is abundant, allowing for an active outdoor lifestyle, which is a significant draw for retirees and expats alike. Precipitation is moderate and mostly confined to certain seasons, keeping the landscape lush but not overly wet. Winter brings a brief touch of frost with rare snow events, adding a seasonal variation that can be quite picturesque. Overall, the temperate climate fosters both agricultural bounty and comfortable living, making it an attractive destination for those enchanted by Italy’s magic towns.

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.

Good

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.

96

Air Quality Description

Canosa di Puglia, nestled in Italy’s venerable landscapes, offers an air quality profile that notably enhances the appeal for those considering relocation or retirement. The town’s ambient air contains low levels of common pollutants, providing residents with a clean breathing atmosphere. Fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide — frequent concerns in urban settings — are well-contained, making Canosa di Puglia’s environment conducive to health and outdoor activities. Nonetheless, attention should be given to moderate ozone levels, a factor worth considering for those with particular sensitivities. Overall, the town maintains a commendable standard of air purity conducive to a pleasant daily experience.

Canosa di Puglia, nestled in Italy’s venerable landscapes, offers an air quality profile that notably enhances the appeal for those considering relocation or retirement. The town’s ambient air contains low levels of common pollutants, providing residents with a clean breathing atmosphere. Fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide — frequent concerns in urban settings — are well-contained, making Canosa di Puglia’s environment conducive to health and outdoor activities. Nonetheless, attention should be given to moderate ozone levels, a factor worth considering for those with particular sensitivities. Overall, the town maintains a commendable standard of air purity conducive to a pleasant daily experience.

Town Descriptions

Getting There

Canosa di Puglia exhibits moderate connectivity for an expat town. The nearest airport is Karol Wojtyla (Bari), while an alternative is Papola Casale (Brindisi). Two nearby train stations provide limited service, with connectivity ratings of 4 and 5 out of 10. Road access includes major routes linking to key regional centers.

Getting Around

Local Cuisine

Canosa di Puglia presents a rich culinary scene that reflects the proud traditions of Puglia. Renowned for traditional dishes such as orecchiette, focaccia, and burrata, the town embraces a focus on fresh, local ingredients, particularly seafood and vegetables. Dining options are diverse, ranging from family-run trattorias to modern bistros, with some establishments showcasing international influences. While no Michelin-starred restaurants are located in Canosa di Puglia, a Bib Gourmand establishment, Antichi Sapori, highlights the region’s commitment to quality cuisine.

Shopping Overview

The shopping landscape features supermarkets, local boutiques, and seasonal local markets, enriching the community’s retail options. Supermarkets offer grocery staples and regional products. Small boutiques provide fashion and artisan goods, while vibrant local markets, held weekly, showcase fresh produce, local meats, and handmade crafts, reflecting the rich culinary culture. This blend of larger retail formats and intimate shopping experiences caters to diverse needs, making the area accessible and appealing for residents seeking everyday essentials or unique items.

Neighborhoods

Green Areas and Parks

Canosa di Puglia offers outdoor enthusiasts several notable trails, particularly segments of the historic Via Francigena. Segment 132, stretching 12 miles to Cerignola, and Segment 133, extending 15 miles to Andria, begin at St. Sabino Cathedral and traverse olive groves and vineyards. Another route leads 20.4 miles to Corato. These moderate trails provide opportunities for long-distance hiking, connecting the local historical and agricultural landscapes. The region’s green areas include these pathways contributing to its appeal for outdoor activities.

✅ Pros

– Excellent healthcare quality with accessible medical facilities nearby.
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop with numerous archaeological sites.
– Low tourist traffic allows for a more authentic local experience.
– Opportunities for community integration and building local friendships.
– Good air quality contributes to a healthier living environment.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Basic infrastructure supports everyday needs and commuting options.
– Local cuisine features fresh, regional ingredients and traditional dishes.
– Safe, friendly community atmosphere ideal for relaxed living.

❌ Cons

– Limited public transport options for extensive travel.
– Higher unemployment rate than the national average.
– Average internet speed may frustrate tech-savvy users.
– Fewer entertainment options compared to larger cities.
– Local shops may lack variety in products.
– Limited educational facilities for families with children.
– Some areas may experience occasional power outages.
– Weather can be too hot during peak summer months.
– Language barrier may complicate daily interactions.
– Local bureaucracy can be notoriously slow and confusing.

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