Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
32
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
117100
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.
169700
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
92
Region
Emilia-Romagna
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.
High
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
173
/ 98
Climate Description
Temperate climate: clear, sunny, mild winters, warm summers, occasional snow, year-round rain.
Forlì
Emilia-Romagna
Historical center, Renaissance architecture, thriving agribusiness, vibrant culture, and welcoming community atmosphere.
Summary
Forlì, located in the Emilia-Romagna region, offers expats and retirees a blend of historical charm and modern amenities. The town features a well-preserved historic center, notable for its cobblestone streets and Renaissance architecture, including Piazza Saffi and the Palazzo Comunale. Cultural institutions such as the San Domenico Museum present a wealth of artistic heritage, while local cuisine celebrates traditional dishes like fresh pasta and lasagna. With vibrant social life and annual cultural events, Forlì fosters a welcoming atmosphere.
The local economy thrives on agribusiness, services, and aerospace industries, yet residents may face challenges such as reliance on social cooperatives and a need for enhanced industrial research. While the town is close to natural attractions, the nearest beaches require travel, which may deter some. Nonetheless, Forlì’s rich cultural tapestry and community spirit create a unique environment for expatriates seeking both tranquility and engagement.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Excellent air quality supports a healthy lifestyle.
– Low unemployment rate boosts job opportunities.
– Non-touristic environment fosters local community integration.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Good transportation links for regional connectivity.
– Mild climate enhances outdoor living year-round.
– Educational facilities cater to various age groups.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work needs.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options may leave you craving more excitement.
– Smaller expat community can feel isolating for some newcomers.
– Language barrier may hinder full integration into local culture.
– Less diverse dining options compared to larger Italian cities.
– Less access to international brands and shopping experiences.
– Weather can be humid, especially during summer months.
– Cultural events may not be as frequent or varied.
– Public transportation may lack frequency during off-peak hours.
– Smaller healthcare facilities might limit specialized care options.
– Limited recreational facilities for sports and outdoor activities.
Forlì Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
117100
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.
169700
Births Per 100 Deaths
60.0
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.
23400
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.
1391 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Federico Fellini (Rimini)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
32min(s)
Federico Fellini Airport, also known as Rimini and San Marino International Airport, is situated in Miramare, around 8 km from central Rimini, Italy. It primarily offers seasonal flights with connections to several European destinations including London, Budapest, and Prague. The airport is accessible year-round, though scheduled flights are concentrated between March and October, making it suitable for both domestic and international travellers seeking budget-friendly options. Key routes offered are by airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, and British Airways, catering to increasing passenger numbers in recent years.
2nd 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
41min(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.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Raffaello Sanzio (Ancona)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
62min(s)
Raffaello Sanzio Airport, also known as Ancona International Airport, is located 12 km west of Ancona in Falconara Marittima, Italy. It caters to over 460,000 passengers annually, with routes primarily across Europe. Major destinations include Munich, London, Paris, and Barcelona, and it hosts airlines such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Volotea, offering both seasonal and year-round flights. This airport serves as a gateway to the Marche region, with a mix of business and leisure travel options, connecting internationally through hub airports like Munich.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Forlì
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
2min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Forlì includes several rail lines primarily operated by Trenitalia. The station serves regional and intercity trains, connecting Forlì with various destinations.
– **Rail lines that stop here:** The Bologna–Ancona railway is the main line, along with connections to the Rimini–Ravenna railway.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains:** Direct trains connect Forlì to major cities such as Bologna, Rimini, and Cesena.
– **Train operators:** The primary operator is Trenitalia, which runs both regional and intercity services. There are no direct services from Italo.
– **Frequency of departures:** The frequency varies; regional trains run approximately every 30-60 minutes during peak hours and less frequently during off-peak times and weekends. Intercity trains have fewer departures, usually every few hours.
– **Type of trains:** Stazione di Forlì accommodates both high-speed trains (intercity) and regional trains, making it a mixed service station.
Overall, Stazione di Forlì provides efficient connections to major Italian cities with a balanced mix of service types, ensuring good accessibility for passengers.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Forlimpopoli-Bertinoro
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
14min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Forlimpopoli-Bertinoro includes the following details:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station primarily serves local and regional trains connecting to nearby cities.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Key destinations include Bologna Centrale, Florence, Forlì, Venice, and Cesena. Trains to Bologna and Forlì take approximately 1h 41m and 1h 43m respectively, while trips to Venice take about 3h 21m.
– **Train operators**: The predominant operator at Stazione di Forlimpopoli-Bertinoro is Trenitalia.
– **Frequency of departures**: Train departures are limited, with services to major locations like Bologna occurring around once daily, while connections to Florence are slightly more frequent, with about two services per day.
– **Type of services**: The station caters primarily to regional trains, with no high-speed train services available.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Faenza
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
21min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Faenza is primarily provided by Trenitalia. The station serves several rail lines, including the Bologna–Ancona railway and secondary connections to Lavezzola, Ravenna, and Florence.
Key destinations connected by direct trains from Faenza include Bologna and Rimini, with services operating approximately every 40 minutes to these major cities. The train operator mainly present at this station is Trenitalia, which is the primary rail service provider in Italy.
Frequency of departures varies, with trains generally running every 30 to 60 minutes to nearby cities, resulting in a fairly regular service throughout the day. Some routes may have fewer trains, particularly to less populous destinations.
Stazione di Faenza offers a mix of train services, including regional and some faster trains, but does not include high-speed trains. Services are predominantly regional, catering to commuters and local travel needs, while still facilitating connections to major high-speed routes at nearby stations.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
62
Bars
68
Cafes
17
Cinemas
5
Dentists
17
Golf Courses
2
Gyms
15
Health Clinics
5
Hiking Trails
1
Historical Sites
124
Libraries
1
Museums
3
Parks
4
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
27
Shopping Centres
5
Supermarkets
50
Spas
51
Beach
Name
Pinarella
Driving Distance
35mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Campigna - Montefalco
Driving Distance
77mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
96
Nearest Hospital Name
Morgagni Pierantoni
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
9 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
4
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL DELLA ROMAGNA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Emilia-Romagna, healthcare services demonstrate a high level of overall efficiency and quality compared to national standards. Emergency care post-heart attack and time-sensitive fracture treatment are conducted promptly. Elective procedures often result in shorter hospital stays. However, hospital care quality and readmission rates for heart failure highlight potential areas for improvement. While minimally invasive techniques are sometimes employed in breast cancer surgeries, there is room for enhancement. Overall, the healthcare infrastructure signifies substantial competence in most critical areas but suggests a need for development in certain specialised and local hospital care services.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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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.
59
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.
92
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.
101.576
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
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Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
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
1091
Median
1556
Third Quartile
2000
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
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 50%
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 50%
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.
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Sunshine
High (71st-80th percentile)
Snowfall
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Climate Description
Forlì enjoys a temperate climate, marked by its clear, sunny days. Positioned in Italy, the region benefits from mild winters and warm summers, ideal for those looking to retire or live away from harsher temperatures. The city sees occasional snowfall during winter, creating picturesque scenes without causing major disruptions. Rain is distributed throughout the year, ensuring lush vegetation and a pleasant, evergreen landscape. As a hub for expats and retirees, Forlì's agreeable weather supports an active outdoor lifestyle while offering comfortable living conditions that avoid the extremes of cold or overly hot weather.
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.
92
Air Quality Description
Forlì, nestled in the picturesque region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy, offers a generally benign environment when it comes to air quality. Residents and visitors enjoy relatively low concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, contributing to a cleaner breathing atmosphere. While particulate matter (PM10) poses minimal concern, ozone and finer particles (PM2.5) hover at moderate levels, suggesting occasional variability in air clarity. The town’s climatic conditions combined with proactive municipal management help maintain these tolerable levels, making Forlì an agreeable choice for those concerned with environmental healthiness.
Forlì, nestled in the picturesque region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy, offers a generally benign environment when it comes to air quality. Residents and visitors enjoy relatively low concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, contributing to a cleaner breathing atmosphere. While particulate matter (PM10) poses minimal concern, ozone and finer particles (PM2.5) hover at moderate levels, suggesting occasional variability in air clarity. The town’s climatic conditions combined with proactive municipal management help maintain these tolerable levels, making Forlì an agreeable choice for those concerned with environmental healthiness.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Forlì is accessible via the E45 and SS67 roads, facilitating regional travel. The closest airport is Federico Fellini in Rimini, with Guglielmo Marconi in Bologna further afield. The town is served by two train stations, providing moderate connectivity for intercity travel.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Forlì, situated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, showcases a culinary scene rich in tradition and flavors. Renowned for its contributions to Italian gastronomy, the region is famous for products like Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, and Prosciutto di Parma. Local traditional dishes include ‘Tortellini in brodo’, ‘Cappelletti romagnoli di magro’, ‘Cotechino in galera’, and ‘Zuppa Inglese’. The cuisine reflects a blend of coastal and inland influences, with lighter dishes typical of Romagnolo cooking. In terms of dining options, Forlì provides a variety of restaurants that cater to both local and international tastes, featuring both traditional and modern cuisines. Among these, notable Michelin-starred options include ‘Trattoria Petito’ and ‘Benso’, which highlight the excellence of the region’s culinary offerings.
Shopping Overview
In the city, residents can find a variety of shopping options including shopping malls, gift and specialty shops, art galleries, and antique stores. Supermarkets and farmers’ markets provide essential goods and fresh produce. The presence of diverse boutiques complements these larger retail spaces, catering to a range of tastes and preferences. Both traditional markets and contemporary venues enhance the shopping landscape, ensuring availability of both local and international products.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Forlì, located in the Emilia-Romagna region, offers notable outdoor activities and green spaces conducive to an active lifestyle. Key hiking trails include “Rocca delle Caminate – Sentiero degli Alpini 301,” which is a challenging 19.9-mile trek with significant elevation gains, suitable for seasoned hikers. The city boasts extensive parks such as Parco della Resistenza, a prime spot for walking and biking, and Via dei Ciliegi Park, known for picnicking. Cycling enthusiasts can explore routes connecting Forlimpopoli to Bertinoro, which wind through scenic vineyards and medieval sites.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Excellent air quality supports a healthy lifestyle.
– Low unemployment rate boosts job opportunities.
– Non-touristic environment fosters local community integration.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Good transportation links for regional connectivity.
– Mild climate enhances outdoor living year-round.
– Educational facilities cater to various age groups.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work needs.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options may leave you craving more excitement.
– Smaller expat community can feel isolating for some newcomers.
– Language barrier may hinder full integration into local culture.
– Less diverse dining options compared to larger Italian cities.
– Less access to international brands and shopping experiences.
– Weather can be humid, especially during summer months.
– Cultural events may not be as frequent or varied.
– Public transportation may lack frequency during off-peak hours.
– Smaller healthcare facilities might limit specialized care options.
– Limited recreational facilities for sports and outdoor activities.
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