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.
269
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
27800
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.
238400
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
70
Region
Campania
Walkability
Car-Dependent
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.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
119
/ 42
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm summers, abundant sunshine, and moderate, well-distributed rainfall.
Gragnano
Campania
Historic town known for pasta production, local cuisine, and proximity to scenic coastlines.
Summary
Gragnano, known as the city of pasta, is nestled at the foothills of the Lattari Mountains in Campania, providing easy access to both the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast. The town’s culinary heritage is significant, boasting numerous pasta makers and local delicacies such as Provolone del Monaco cheese and Gragnano DOC red wine. For expats, Gragnano offers a quaint lifestyle enriched by its historical churches and a welcoming community engaged in traditional crafts.
Despite its charm, Gragnano faces challenges typical of small towns, such as lower English proficiency and healthcare quality, which may vary. The local economy is driven by its pasta industry, contributing to a unique cultural atmosphere. Additionally, the area’s limited nightlife and recreational options might not satisfy those seeking a vibrant urban experience. Nevertheless, with good internet connectivity and a mild climate, Gragnano appeals to retirees and remote workers seeking a quieter life.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop enhances daily life experiences.
– Opportunities for integration with local communities and traditions.
– Mild climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities and exploration.
– Quality healthcare services available within a reasonable distance.
– Accessible transportation options connecting to nearby cities and regions.
– Less touristy, allowing for a more authentic Italian experience.
– Sufficient educational facilities for families and lifelong learners.
– Developing infrastructure supports daily needs and connectivity.
– Diverse culinary scene, renowned for its pasta production.
– Air quality offers a generally pleasant environment for living.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare score indicates significant room for improvement.
– Air quality rating suggests potential respiratory concerns.
– Unemployment higher than the national average may affect opportunities.
– Infrastructure development still in progress, leading to occasional inconveniences.
– Internet speeds may be slower than in larger cities.
– Limited job market opportunities for expats and retirees alike.
– Smaller local community may feel isolating for some newcomers.
– Public transport options may not be as frequent or reliable.
– Cultural activities and events may be less frequent than desired.
– Some local amenities may not cater to all expat needs.
Gragnano Demographics
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
27800
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.
238400
Births Per 100 Deaths
80.0
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.
18400
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.
5201 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
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
34min(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.
2nd 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
44min(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.
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
110min(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 Castellammare di Stabia
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
17min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Castellammare di Stabia offers the following:
– **Rail Lines**: The station serves the Circumvesuviana regional train line, which connects to Naples and other regional destinations.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains operate frequently to Naples, with additional connections to Sorrento, Pompeii, and other locations along the Amalfi Coast.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator at this station is the Circumvesuviana, a subsidiary of EAV (Ente Autonomo Volturno), which operates regional trains. Trenitalia also operates services in the wider network connecting to other parts of Italy.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains to Naples depart approximately every 20 to 30 minutes during peak hours, while services to other destinations may vary from hourly to a few per day.
– **Type of Trains**: The station primarily operates regional trains, with no high-speed train services directly stopping here. However, connections to high-speed services can be made at nearby stations, such as Napoli Centrale.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Castellammare di Stabia (Circumvesuviana)
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 Castellammare di Stabia (Circumvesuviana) offers the following:
– **Rail lines that stop here:** The main line is part of the Circumvesuviana network, which connects Naples to Sorrento.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains:** Key destinations include Naples, Sorrento, Pompeii, and Herculaneum.
– **Train operators:** The primary operator is EAV (Ente Autonomo Volturno) for the Circumvesuviana service. Trenitalia services may also operate at the station but generally focus on regional routes.
– **Frequency of departures:** Trains run approximately every 30 minutes during peak times, though frequency may vary during off-peak hours.
– **Type of trains:** The services at Castellammare di Stabia are primarily regional, with no high-speed train services available.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Pioppaino
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
17min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Pioppaino, Italy, is primarily operated by the Circumvesuviana rail network. This station is part of a key suburban railway that connects various destinations mainly within the Campania region.
– **Rail lines that stop here:**
– Circumvesuviana Line 1.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains:**
– Napoli (Naples)
– Sorrento
– Pompeii
– Herculaneum
– **Train operators:**
– Circumvesuviana (operated by EAV)
– **Frequency of departures:**
– Trains typically run every 30 minutes during peak times and may reduce to hourly during off-peak hours.
– **High-speed trains:**
– The station does not serve high-speed trains, focusing instead on regional connections only.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
277
Bars
177
Cafes
87
Cinemas
36
Dentists
33
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
26
Health Clinics
17
Hiking Trails
357
Historical Sites
558
Libraries
5
Museums
66
Parks
106
Pharmacies
65
Restaurants
372
Shopping Centres
138
Supermarkets
495
Spas
440
Beach
Name
Villa Comunale
Driving Distance
17mins
Water Quality Rating
4 - Poor
Mountain Resort
Name
Arioso - Sasso di Castalda
Driving Distance
101mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
46
Nearest Hospital Name
Plesso Nuovo Gragnano
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
6 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
10
Local Public Healthcare Provider
A.S.L. NAPOLI 3 SUD
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Campania, healthcare services reflect variability in quality and efficiency. Emergency responsiveness to heart attacks and heart failure readmissions perform notably below national standards. Treatment for bone fractures within a timely manner and hospital stay durations show moderate efficiency. Conversely, services in minimally invasive breast cancer surgeries are considered above average, aligning well with broader Italian performance metrics. Residents may experience inconsistent hospital care, with particular strengths in some areas of specialty care but challenges in emergency and immediate acute care. Potential residents should weigh this variability when considering healthcare needs.
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.
21
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
75
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
6
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.
150.17
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.
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
Median
Third Quartile
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Car-Dependent
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.
Bottom 40%
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 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.
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Sunshine
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Gragnano, Italy, offers a climate well-suited for those retiring or relocating from colder or more variable weather regions. The typical year in this charming town includes abundant sunshine, guaranteeing plenty of bright days favorable for outdoor activities and leisure. It experiences a modest level of precipitation which is well distributed throughout the year, maintaining the lush greenery without causing significant inconvenience. Winters are mild with scarce snowfall, making it an easy season for expats and retirees not accustomed to harsh winter conditions. Summers are pleasantly warm rather than hot, ideal for enjoying the world-renowned local cuisine and vineyards in comfort.
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
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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.
70
Air Quality Description
Gragnano, Italy, is renowned not just for its pasta but also for its relatively commendable air quality. Both PM10 and nitrogen dioxide levels are classified as good, indicating minimal atmospheric pollutants that might impact health. Conversely, PM2.5 and ozone fall into a fair category, suggesting room for improvement but generally maintaining a standard that should not deter from the daily activities of expats and retirees looking to enjoy their days in this scenic town. Sulphur dioxide presents almost negligible concern. Living in Gragnano means experiencing an atmospheric quality that supports an active, outdoor lifestyle amidst its historical lanes and culinary richness.
Gragnano, Italy, is renowned not just for its pasta but also for its relatively commendable air quality. Both PM10 and nitrogen dioxide levels are classified as good, indicating minimal atmospheric pollutants that might impact health. Conversely, PM2.5 and ozone fall into a fair category, suggesting room for improvement but generally maintaining a standard that should not deter from the daily activities of expats and retirees looking to enjoy their days in this scenic town. Sulphur dioxide presents almost negligible concern. Living in Gragnano means experiencing an atmospheric quality that supports an active, outdoor lifestyle amidst its historical lanes and culinary richness.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Gragnano, located in Campania, offers reasonable connectivity for residents and visitors. The town is accessible via major roads, notably the A3 motorway, which links to both Naples and Salerno. Capodichino airport serves as the primary air travel hub, while the nearest train stations enhance rail access, scoring moderately in connectivity.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Gragnano, located in the Campania region of Italy, is renowned for its outstanding culinary scene, particularly its pasta. The town is dubbed the ‘City of Pasta,’ celebrating a lineage of traditional pasta-making that dates back to the 18th century. Gragnano pasta is crafted from premium durum wheat and is recognized globally for its superior quality, notably different types such as paccheri, conchiglioni, rigatoni, and spaghetti. The pasta is typically air-dried, ensuring unique textures and flavors. Beyond pasta, local cuisine features dishes like Panuozzo—a panino made from pizza dough filled with various ingredients, representing an intersection of traditional and modern culinary practices.
The dining landscape in Gragnano is enriched by numerous eateries, ranging from casual trattorias that feature local specialties to more upscale establishments offering a blend of traditional Italian cuisine and contemporary dishes. Michelin-starred restaurants contribute to the town’s culinary prestige, with notable recognition for their innovative interpretations of regional flavors. Overall, Gragnano’s culinary scene is a vibrant tapestry that celebrates both its rich heritage and the evolving global influences within Italian cuisine.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape includes various options such as supermarkets, local food markets, and boutique shops. Typical formats include small, family-run businesses offering artisanal goods alongside larger supermarkets providing everyday necessities. There are notable shopping centres in the vicinity, combining retail outlets with dining experiences. Local markets, particularly for fresh produce and regional products, are also prevalent. Such diversity caters well to both everyday needs and specialty shopping, making the area a suitable choice for expats and retirees seeking convenience and quality.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Gragnano, located in Campania, offers retirees and expats an array of outdoor activities suitable for a leisurely lifestyle. The renowned hiking location, La Valle dei Mulini, presents a unique trail amidst historical ruins of ancient mills. This trail provides a combination of mild to moderate hikes, ideal for all skill levels. Additionally, the area features scenic green spaces for picnics and gentle walks. These options make it a desirable location for those who appreciate outdoor pursuits.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop enhances daily life experiences.
– Opportunities for integration with local communities and traditions.
– Mild climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities and exploration.
– Quality healthcare services available within a reasonable distance.
– Accessible transportation options connecting to nearby cities and regions.
– Less touristy, allowing for a more authentic Italian experience.
– Sufficient educational facilities for families and lifelong learners.
– Developing infrastructure supports daily needs and connectivity.
– Diverse culinary scene, renowned for its pasta production.
– Air quality offers a generally pleasant environment for living.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare score indicates significant room for improvement.
– Air quality rating suggests potential respiratory concerns.
– Unemployment higher than the national average may affect opportunities.
– Infrastructure development still in progress, leading to occasional inconveniences.
– Internet speeds may be slower than in larger cities.
– Limited job market opportunities for expats and retirees alike.
– Smaller local community may feel isolating for some newcomers.
– Public transport options may not be as frequent or reliable.
– Cultural activities and events may be less frequent than desired.
– Some local amenities may not cater to all expat needs.
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