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.
14100
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.
36800
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
82
Region
Emilia-Romagna
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)
117
/ 58
Climate Description
Mild warmth, bright skies, brief snowy winters, sunny summers, even rainfall, supporting vineyards.
Castel San Giovanni
Emilia-Romagna
Small town in Emilia-Romagna; efficient transport, historic architecture, local markets; adequate healthcare services.
Summary
Castel San Giovanni, located in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, offers a balanced lifestyle for expats and retirees, with a population of approximately 14,000. This small town enjoys an efficient transport network, making it a strategic base for those wishing to explore northern Italy, including being just a short drive from Piacenza. The town boasts a high walk score, promoting a pedestrian-friendly environment. Key attractions include its historic architecture and local markets, reflecting the region’s agricultural heritage, particularly in wine and cheese production. The climate presents challenges, as winters can be harsh, while summers tend to be dry and hot. Although healthcare services are adequate, they may not meet the expectations of those accustomed to more advanced facilities. Nevertheless, the town offers a friendly atmosphere, excellent air quality, and strong internet connectivity, appealing to digital nomads and retirees seeking a tranquil yet engaging lifestyle.
✅ Pros
– Accessible healthcare system with reasonable quality available locally.
– Clean air quality, promoting a healthier lifestyle.
– Low unemployment rate fosters economic stability and opportunities.
– Well-connected transportation network for easy regional travel.
– Mild climate conducive to year-round outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop for immersive experiences.
– Integration opportunities within a welcoming community atmosphere.
– Adequate infrastructure supports daily living and conveniences.
– Moderate tourist presence, enhancing local economy without overcrowding.
– Educational facilities available for all ages and needs.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options may leave you craving more excitement.
– Weather can be unpredictable; bring an umbrella and patience.
– Language barrier may complicate integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Internet speeds may frustrate those used to faster connections.
– Cultural events may not be as frequent as larger cities.
– Small-town life might feel restrictive for those craving variety.
– Limited shopping options may require travel to nearby towns.
– Public services may experience occasional delays or inefficiencies.
– Lack of major health specialists could necessitate travel for care.
– Some areas may feel isolated, especially during off-peak seasons.
Castel San Giovanni Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
14100
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.
36800
Births Per 100 Deaths
90.0
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.
22900
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.
1891 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Giuseppe Verdi (Parma)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
3
Driving Time
45min(s)
Giuseppe Verdi Airport, also known as Parma Airport (PMF), is situated just northwest of Parma in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It is a smaller regional airport with annual passenger numbers of around 116,720 as of 2022. Main destinations include Comiso, Trapani, and Chișinău, serviced primarily by carriers like Aeroitalia and FlyOne, with Ryanair offering seasonal flights to destinations like Palermo. The airport is noted for its convenience for travellers seeking access to this part of Northern Italy.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Linate (Milan)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
46min(s)
Milan Linate Airport (LIN), situated in Segrate and Peschiera Borromeo in Lombardy, Italy, serves around 10.6 million passengers annually. It focuses on flights within Europe and the United Kingdom, serving as a hub for ITA Airways. The airport offers convenient connections to popular destinations such as Rome, Cagliari, and Paris, making it an accessible choice for travellers seeking direct European flights.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Montichiari (Brescia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
3
Driving Time
55min(s)
Montichiari Airport, officially known as Brescia “Gabriele D’Annunzio” Airport (IATA: VBS), is located in Montichiari, southeast of Brescia in Lombardy, Italy. Currently, it does not support scheduled passenger services and primarily operates as a cargo airport, notably for Poste Italiane, with Rome-Fiumicino being a key destination. The airport serves as a cargo hub for airlines like Poste Air Cargo, DHL, and Silk Way West Airlines.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Castel San Giovanni
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
8min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Castel San Giovanni provides connections along several key rail lines operated primarily by Trenitalia and Italo. Key destinations accessible via direct trains include Piacenza, Milan Central Station, Bologna Centrale, and Voghera. The frequency of departures is robust, with trains to destination points such as Piacenza running approximately every hour and more frequent services to Milan, with up to 27 trains per day. High-speed trains to major destinations complement regional services, ensuring a mix of travel options. Overall, Castel San Giovanni station offers a comprehensive train service, primarily focused on regional and intercity travel with high-speed connections available as well.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Sarmato
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
10min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Sarmato consists primarily of regional rail lines, mainly serving the Piacenza area. The train operator servicing this station is Trenord. Trains from Stazione di Sarmato connect directly to key destinations such as Piacenza, with services running several times a day. The frequency of departures is approximately five times a day, making it relatively convenient for local travel, though connections to other major cities will require transfers at larger stations. The station primarily handles regional trains, rather than high-speed services, providing essential connectivity within the regional network.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Arena Po
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
10min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Arena Po includes the following features:
– **Rail Lines**: The station primarily serves regional rail lines operated by Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect to major destinations such as Castel San Giovanni, Stradella, Broni, Loano, and Milan. Notably, there are frequent services to Milan Central Station.
– **Train Operators**: The main operators are Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of Departures**: The station offers around 8-27 departures per day depending on the destination. For instance, there are approximately 15 trains daily to Milan, with services starting from early morning until late evening.
– **Types of Services**: The station primarily provides regional train services, with no high-speed train connections available.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
1
Bars
55
Cafes
10
Cinemas
2
Dentists
8
Golf Courses
1
Gyms
6
Health Clinics
0
Hiking Trails
0
Historical Sites
132
Libraries
1
Museums
2
Parks
2
Pharmacies
5
Restaurants
7
Shopping Centres
0
Supermarkets
1
Spas
1
Beach
Name
Isola Lato Bacino
Driving Distance
60mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Passo Penice
Driving Distance
57mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
61
Nearest Hospital Name
Osp di Castel San Giovanni-P.S
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
3 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
1
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL PIACENZA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Emilia Romagna, healthcare services demonstrate a mixed level of efficiency and quality. Local hospital care is generally robust. However, areas such as heart attack and severe myocardial infarction treatment show strong timeliness, showcasing efficient emergency response. On the other hand, surgical procedures, notably breast cancer operations using minimally invasive techniques, and rapid post-operative recovery are less favourable. The frequency of readmissions after heart failure may indicate a need for enhanced post-discharge care. The approach to treating bone fractures within an efficient timeframe suggests room for improvement. Overall, emergency treatments appear more effective than surgical procedures.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
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.
40
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
70
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.
101.238
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
807
Median
1087
Third Quartile
1384
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
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.
Bottom 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.
Bottom 20%
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.
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Sunshine
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Snowfall
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Climate Description
Castel San Giovanni in Italy offers a climate that presents mild, comfortable warmth through much of the year with pleasantly bright skies. Winters mildly dust the town with brief snow, establishing a picturesque winter scene typical of northern Italy. Summers see significant sunlight, fostering vigorous outdoor and social activities among locals and expats alike. Rainfall distributes evenly throughout the year, sparing residents from extreme weather disruptions. This temperate pattern supports vineyards and olive groves in the surrounding countryside, enhancing the appeal for those considering retirement in this serene setting. The climate generally promotes a leisurely lifestyle, suited to those seeking peace in their later years.
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.
Fair
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.
82
Air Quality Description
In Castel San Giovanni, the air quality offers a comfortable environment for both expatriates and retirees considering relocation. The town shows balanced levels of particulate matter, with PM10 and PM2.5 both registering in a fair classification, indicating moderate conditions that should pose few issues for daily activities or outdoor enjoyment. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide levels are commendably low, each earning a good rating. This suggests minimal impact from traffic and industrial emissions. However, residents should be mindful of ozone amounts, which are reasonable but warrant cautious monitoring during higher exposure months. Overall, the air quality here supports an agreeable lifestyle amidst Italy’s scenic backdrops.
In Castel San Giovanni, the air quality offers a comfortable environment for both expatriates and retirees considering relocation. The town shows balanced levels of particulate matter, with PM10 and PM2.5 both registering in a fair classification, indicating moderate conditions that should pose few issues for daily activities or outdoor enjoyment. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide levels are commendably low, each earning a good rating. This suggests minimal impact from traffic and industrial emissions. However, residents should be mindful of ozone amounts, which are reasonable but warrant cautious monitoring during higher exposure months. Overall, the air quality here supports an agreeable lifestyle amidst Italy’s scenic backdrops.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Castel San Giovanni is well-connected via the A1 motorway, facilitating access to major cities such as Milan and Bologna. Public transportation includes two nearby train stations, noted for their variable connectivity scores. The town is accessible from Giuseppe Verdi Airport in Parma and Linate Airport in Milan, both approximately 45 minutes away.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Castel San Giovanni, located in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, is characterized by its rich culinary traditions and a vibrant dining scene. The region is celebrated for its iconic dishes such as cappelletti and tortellini—distinctive stuffed pastas often filled with meats or cheeses. Other notable specialties include gnocco fritto, a warm fried dough typically served with cured meats, and maiale al latte, a flavorful pork loin braised in milk. The local cuisine thrives on quality ingredients, including the prestigious Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma. The town showcases a variety of restaurants, featuring both traditional Emilian dishes and diverse international cuisines. These include Japanese, American, and Mediterranean influences, with several venues catering to specific dietary preferences. Despite the abundance, there are currently no Michelin-starred restaurants in Castel San Giovanni, though the culinary landscape reflects the high standards of the region’s renowned gastronomic heritage.
Shopping Overview
The area offers a diverse retail landscape, including well-stocked supermarkets catering to everyday needs. Local markets present opportunities for fresh produce and artisanal goods, enhancing the shopping experience with local flair. Specialty boutiques provide unique items, appealing to individual tastes. Additionally, larger shopping centres host a variety of fashion and lifestyle stores, creating comprehensive shopping environments. Overall, expats and retirees can find a blend of convenience and distinctive offerings to suit their preferences.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Castel San Giovanni offers multiple outdoor activities and scenic trails for enthusiasts. The area features the challenging multi-day Albareto-Genoa Cycle Path and the Castel San Giovanni-Lago di Trebecco-Monte Penice trail, popular for hiking and biking. Komoot marks several routes like the easy Ziano Piacentino loop and intermediate trails such as the Casino-San Lupo loop, varying from two to four hours in duration. These routes provide opportunities for both casual walkers and seasoned hikers.
✅ Pros
– Accessible healthcare system with reasonable quality available locally.
– Clean air quality, promoting a healthier lifestyle.
– Low unemployment rate fosters economic stability and opportunities.
– Well-connected transportation network for easy regional travel.
– Mild climate conducive to year-round outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop for immersive experiences.
– Integration opportunities within a welcoming community atmosphere.
– Adequate infrastructure supports daily living and conveniences.
– Moderate tourist presence, enhancing local economy without overcrowding.
– Educational facilities available for all ages and needs.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options may leave you craving more excitement.
– Weather can be unpredictable; bring an umbrella and patience.
– Language barrier may complicate integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Internet speeds may frustrate those used to faster connections.
– Cultural events may not be as frequent as larger cities.
– Small-town life might feel restrictive for those craving variety.
– Limited shopping options may require travel to nearby towns.
– Public services may experience occasional delays or inefficiencies.
– Lack of major health specialists could necessitate travel for care.
– Some areas may feel isolated, especially during off-peak seasons.
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