Elevation
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Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
16
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
46400
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.
236000
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Region
Toscana
Walkability
Somewhat 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.
Relatively High
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
74
/ 37
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm summers, abundant sunshine; ideal for year-round comfortable living.
Capannori
Toscana
Town known for camellias, vineyards, olive groves, Renaissance villas, and cultural events.
Summary
Capannori, located just outside Lucca, is renowned as the town of camellias, celebrated for its scenic vineyards, olive groves, and historic Renaissance villas. This tranquil locale boasts numerous attractions such as the Villa Reale di Marlia and the Nottolini Aqueduct, alongside charming medieval churches that reflect its rich history. The town is part of the scenic Francigena route, offering picturesque landscapes that enhance the quality of life for retirees and expats alike. Capannori hosts cultural events like the Mostra Antiche Camelie della Lucchesia, drawing visitors to its gardens and unique heritage.
While Capannori provides a lush, low-density living environment, potential residents should be mindful of the limited healthcare percentages and the distance from larger urban centers. Additionally, access to the nearest beach requires a drive of approximately 40 km, though local air quality is notably high. This combination of cultural richness and slight limitations makes Capannori an intriguing option for those seeking a quieter Italian lifestyle.
✅ Pros
– Excellent air quality for a healthier living environment.
– Low unemployment rate provides economic stability and opportunities.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and enjoy.
– Integration opportunities for expats through local community activities.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Less touristy atmosphere ensures peaceful living experience.
– Decent infrastructure for transportation and daily needs.
– Access to a variety of local markets and shops.
– Close-knit community fostering relationships and support.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare facilities may require travel for specialized care.
– Public transportation options can be infrequent and inconvenient.
– Internet speeds might frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Local shops may lack variety compared to larger cities.
– Mild climate means occasional summer heat can be uncomfortable.
– Closely-knit community may feel isolating for some newcomers.
– Cultural activities might not cater to all tastes or interests.
– Integration challenges can arise for non-Italian speakers.
– Seasonal tourism may cause crowding in nearby areas.
– Limited educational facilities for those with school-age children.
Capannori Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
46400
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.
236000
Births Per 100 Deaths
40.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
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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.
22400
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.
2256 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Galileo Galilei (Pisa)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
28min(s)
Galileo Galilei Airport, situated in Pisa, Italy, is the 10th busiest airport in the country, having served over 5 million passengers in 2023. It operates as a focus city for Ryanair and provides connections mainly across Europe, with notable destinations including London, Paris, and Amsterdam. The airport is known for its budget-friendly options, with a single terminal providing both domestic and international flights, and is conveniently linked to Pisa Centrale railway station via the Pisa Mover shuttle service.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Amerigo Vespucci (Florence)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
35min(s)
Amerigo Vespucci Airport, also known as Florence Airport, is situated near Florence, Italy, serving as an essential international gateway in the Tuscany region. It handles over 3 million passengers annually, offering connectivity to a variety of European destinations such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, and more, with seasonal routes to cities like Lyon and Olbia. As a focus city for airlines such as Vueling and Volotea, the airport is well connected through a light-rail link and buses to central Florence, making it accessible for travellers exploring the vibrant city and its surroundings.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Guglielmo Marconi (Bologna)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
69min(s)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport, located in Bologna, Italy, approximately 6 km from the city centre, serves as a vital transport hub in the Emilia-Romagna region. With nearly 10 million passengers in 2023, it ranks among Italy’s busier airports, connecting travellers to over 100 destinations, including major cities like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Dubai. Key routes facilitated by airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air include domestic flights to Catania and international connections to Tirana and Madrid, with the longest direct route being to Dubai. The airport’s connectivity is enhanced by a monorail to Bologna Central Station, making it easily accessible for both domestic and international travellers.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Porcari
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
9min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Porcari offers a variety of connections and services that cater to local and regional needs. The key details are as follows:
– **Rail Lines:** The station is part of the local rail network, primarily served by Trenitalia.
– **Key Destinations:** Direct train services from Porcari connect to:
– Lucca: 10 minutes, approximately 15 trains per day
– Florence: 1 hour 20 minutes, approximately 26 trains per day
– Prato: 1 hour, approximately 14 trains per day
– La Spezia Centrale: 1 hour 47 minutes, approximately 26 trains per day
– Altopascio: 4 minutes, approximately 20 trains per day
– Pisa Centrale: 44 minutes, approximately 16 trains per day
– **Train Operators:** Trenitalia operates the services at this station.
– **Frequency of Departures:** The frequency varies by route; key services can be as frequent as every 10 to 30 minutes during peak times, with more limited services during off-peak hours.
– **Types of Services:** The station primarily offers regional train services, with no high-speed trains stopping at this location.
Overall, Stazione di Porcari provides essential connectivity for commuters and travellers in the region, making it a valuable transport hub in Tuscany.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Lucca
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
13min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Lucca allows for regional connectivity in the picturesque region of Tuscany, Italy. The main details of the services are as follows:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station is part of the Viareggio–Florence railway, with additional lines leading to Pisa and Aulla.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Direct trains primarily connect Lucca with major destinations including Florence (approximately 1 hour 20 minutes), Pisa (under 30 minutes), and Aulla.
– **Train operators**: The services at Stazione di Lucca are exclusively operated by Trenitalia, offering a range of regional services.
– **Frequency of departures**: Trains typically depart every 30 minutes to hourly, although certain routes may have fewer services per day.
– **High-speed or regional only**: Stazione di Lucca is served exclusively by regional trains, with no high-speed train services available.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di San Pietro a Vico
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
13min(s)
Train service at Stazione di San Pietro a Vico
– Rail lines that stop here: Trenitalia
– Key destinations connected by direct trains: Lucca (6 min), Pisa Centrale (37 min), Bagni di Lucca (20 min), Castelnuovo di Garfagnana (47 min), Viareggio (37 min), Barga-Gallicano (35 min).
– Train operators: Trenitalia, Italo.
– Frequency of departures: 11 trains per day to Lucca, 12 to Pisa Centrale, 12 to Bagni di Lucca and Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, 13 to Viareggio, and 12 to Barga-Gallicano, generally from around 6:30 to 21:04.
– Type of trains: It primarily serves regional trains with high-frequency services; no high-speed trains operate from this station.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
12
Bars
14
Cafes
3
Cinemas
0
Dentists
9
Golf Courses
1
Gyms
17
Health Clinics
2
Hiking Trails
18
Historical Sites
287
Libraries
2
Museums
7
Parks
51
Pharmacies
5
Restaurants
58
Shopping Centres
46
Supermarkets
39
Spas
34
Beach
Name
Fosso Dell'Abate Sud
Driving Distance
34mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Casone di Profecchia
Driving Distance
87mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
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Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
49
Nearest Hospital Name
Ospedale San Luca
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
7 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
22
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL TOSCANA NORD-OVEST
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Tuscany, healthcare services rank exceptionally well at a national level, indicating high efficiency and quality. Hospital care is robust, catering effectively to residents’ needs. Cardiac care excels, with commendable responsiveness in urgent cases and negligible readmissions following heart attacks. Orthopaedic procedures are handled promptly, aligning with swift post-operative recoveries. Breast cancer treatments, however, could be less invasive, and the response to severe heart conditions meets an average standard. Overall, healthcare provision presents a reliable system of care, beneficial for expats and retirees seeking comprehensive health services.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low 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.
47
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
17
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
31
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.
123.848
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 High
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
1519
Median
1983
Third Quartile
2547
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Somewhat Walkable
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 30%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
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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 20%
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.
Below Average (31st-40th percentile)
Sunshine
High (71st-80th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Capannori, located in Italy, offers a climate that is generally temperate and conducive to year-round living, particularly appealing to retirees and expats. Winters are mild with occasional light snowfall, ensuring the landscape occasionally dons a picturesque white blanket without causing major disruptions. Summers provide warm but not excessively hot conditions, ideal for enjoying the natural beauty and historical sites of the area. The region benefits from a significant amount of sunshine throughout the year, keeping it bright and inviting. Overall, the gentle climate supports a comfortable lifestyle and leisurely outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike.
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.
90
Air Quality Description
Capannori, nestled in Italy’s picturesque landscape, boasts commendable air quality, suitable for those seeking a healthier lifestyle abroad. The particulate matter (PM10) and finer particles (PM2.5) here maintain levels that foster clear, breathable air daily. While nitrogen and sulfur dioxide—common urban pollutants—are present in minimal quantities, ensuring a minimal impact on the overall aire. Although ozone levels occasionally reflect moderate fluctuations, it rarely detracts from the town’s overall air cleanliness. This equilibrium makes Capannori an attractive choice for retirees and expats prioritizing environmental quality in their new locale.
Capannori, nestled in Italy’s picturesque landscape, boasts commendable air quality, suitable for those seeking a healthier lifestyle abroad. The particulate matter (PM10) and finer particles (PM2.5) here maintain levels that foster clear, breathable air daily. While nitrogen and sulfur dioxide—common urban pollutants—are present in minimal quantities, ensuring a minimal impact on the overall aire. Although ozone levels occasionally reflect moderate fluctuations, it rarely detracts from the town’s overall air cleanliness. This equilibrium makes Capannori an attractive choice for retirees and expats prioritizing environmental quality in their new locale.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Capannori is accessible via the SP1 and SP4 roads, linking it to nearby urban centers. The nearest airports are Pisa and Florence, while local train stations provide reliable connectivity with a score of 7 out of 10. The town’s infrastructure rating stands at 63 out of 100.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Capannori, nestled in the heart of Tuscany, features a culinary landscape that exhibits profound respect for tradition. The local cuisine is characterized by a few standout traditional dishes such as vegetable farinata, spelt soup, and necci, a type of pancake made with chestnut flour. The region also boasts agricultural products like chestnuts, honey, local cheeses, and cannellini beans, further enriching its gastronomic offerings. Dining options in Capannori range from rustic trattorias to modern eateries, providing both local and some international dining experiences that reflect a blend of regional produce and cooking techniques. Notably, Capannori is home to the Michelin-starred restaurant Serendepico, renowned for its innovative interpretations of both local and global culinary traditions. Overall, the culinary scene in Capannori is a harmonious blend of traditional Tuscan flavors with a touch of contemporary flair.
Shopping Overview
Shopping in the region offers a variety of options suitable for expats and retirees, including supermarkets, local boutiques, and shopping malls. Supermarkets such as large chains provide everyday groceries, while the presence of smaller, specialised boutiques offers unique local products. Notably, major shopping venues include a shopping mall that features a range of retail stores. Additionally, outdoor markets present opportunities for fresh produce and regional delicacies, enhancing the local shopping experience. Overall, the area combines modern shopping with traditional market culture.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Capannori offers a variety of hiking and outdoor activities suitable for expats and retirees. Notable hiking trails include the Colline Capannoresi: Tofori-Petrognano-San Gennaro trail, a moderate 4.3-mile hike, and the more challenging Monte Serra-Monte Piavola-Colle dei Lecci, stretching 12.3 miles. Additionally, Monte Pisano provides extensive trekking paths spanning 80 km, offering rich biodiversity. For cycling enthusiasts, the area features routes like the Compitese trail. These trails cater to different skill levels and offer opportunities for engaging with Tuscany’s natural landscape.
✅ Pros
– Excellent air quality for a healthier living environment.
– Low unemployment rate provides economic stability and opportunities.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and enjoy.
– Integration opportunities for expats through local community activities.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Less touristy atmosphere ensures peaceful living experience.
– Decent infrastructure for transportation and daily needs.
– Access to a variety of local markets and shops.
– Close-knit community fostering relationships and support.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare facilities may require travel for specialized care.
– Public transportation options can be infrequent and inconvenient.
– Internet speeds might frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Local shops may lack variety compared to larger cities.
– Mild climate means occasional summer heat can be uncomfortable.
– Closely-knit community may feel isolating for some newcomers.
– Cultural activities might not cater to all tastes or interests.
– Integration challenges can arise for non-Italian speakers.
– Seasonal tourism may cause crowding in nearby areas.
– Limited educational facilities for those with school-age children.
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