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.
359
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
9100
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.
24400
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Region
Marche
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.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
158
/ 76
Climate Description
Moderate climate with warm summers, mild winters, plentiful sunshine, and even rainfall.
Matelica
Marche
Located in the High Esino Valley, this town features renowned wineries, historic architecture, and local events.
Summary
Matelica, situated in the picturesque High Esino Valley of Marche, is a hub for expats seeking an authentic Italian experience. The town boasts a vibrant local culture, highlighted by its fine Verdicchio di Matelica wine, which draws enthusiasts to its renowned wineries for tours and tastings. The charming Piazza Enrico Mattei, adorned with historical architecture, serves as the town’s focal point, surrounded by notable structures such as the Palazzo del Governo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.
Local traditions are celebrated through events like the International Folklore Festival, while the area’s cuisine, featuring dishes like “crescia” and “vincisgrassi”, reflects its rich agricultural heritage. Healthcare and internet connectivity are reasonably good, yet the nearest airport is a 40-minute drive away, which may pose challenges for some. With the nearest beach approximately 31 km away, Matelica offers a blend of cultural enrichment and accessibility for those considering relocation.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available to residents.
– Excellent air quality promotes a healthy living environment.
– Low unemployment rate supports local economic stability.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Opportunities for community integration and social connections.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Non-touristic atmosphere fosters a peaceful living experience.
– Reliable transportation options for convenient travel.
– Adequate educational facilities for families and lifelong learners.
– Good internet connectivity for remote work or leisure.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking evening entertainment.
– Small-town charm may feel isolating for some expats.
– Infrastructure could use improvement in certain areas.
– Local cuisine may not suit every palate.
– Language barrier may pose challenges for newcomers.
– Fewer international amenities compared to larger cities.
– Public services can be slower due to smaller population.
– Limited shopping options for diverse tastes and needs.
– Seasonal tourism can disrupt local tranquility.
– Weather may be too mild for snow enthusiasts.
Matelica Demographics
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
9100
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.
24400
Births Per 100 Deaths
20.0
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)
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This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
21000
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.
3521 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
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
40min(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.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Perugia-San Francesco d'Assisi (Perugia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
46min(s)
Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi – Umbria International Airport is located in the Umbria region of central Italy, serving the city of Perugia. It primarily offers seasonal flights through airlines such as British Airways and Ryanair, connecting passengers to key European cities like London, Barcelona, and Rome, along with domestic destinations such as Cagliari and Palermo. Not fitting the profile of a major hub, the airport is characterised by its modest passenger numbers but has experienced significant growth recently, making it an accessible entry point to Umbria via road, rail, and regional bus services.
3rd 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
79min(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.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Matelica
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
5min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Matelica includes regulatory lines operated primarily by Trenitalia and Italo. Key destinations connected by direct trains from Matelica include Rome, Fabriano, Florence, and Civitanova Marche, among others.
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station serves regional routes mainly operated by Trenitalia.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**:
– Castelraimondo-Camerino: 11 trains per day, duration 7 minutes.
– Rome: 10 trains per day, duration 3 hours 19 minutes.
– Fabriano: 11 trains per day, duration 23 minutes.
– Florence: 28 trains per day, duration 3 hours 55 minutes.
– Civitanova Marche-Montegranaro: 20 trains per day, duration 1 hour 22 minutes.
– Macerata: 11 trains per day, duration 51 minutes.
– **Train operators**: Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of departures**: Generally, there are multiple departures throughout the day with specific frequencies varying by route, with some routes having services every 30 minutes or hourly.
– **Types of services**: Primarily regional trains, with no specific mention of high-speed services available at the station.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Castelraimondo-Camerino
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 Castelraimondo-Camerino includes the following features:
– **Rail Lines:** The station is serviced primarily by Trenitalia, with some connections by Italo.
– **Key Destinations:** Direct trains connect to key cities including Rome, Milan, Matelica, Firenze Santa Maria Novella, and San Severino Marche.
– **Train Operators:** Major operators include Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of Departures:** The frequency varies by destination:
– To Rome: approximately 10 trains per day.
– To Milan: around 29 trains per day.
– To Matelica: approximately 11 trains per day.
– To Firenze Santa Maria Novella: about 28 trains per day.
– To San Severino Marche: roughly 11 trains per day.
– **Type of Service:** The station primarily offers regional train services with some high-speed trains available to major destinations.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Albacina
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
15min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Albacina provides a convenient connection to various key regional destinations. The main rail lines stop here are operated by Trenitalia and Italo. Key destinations connected by direct trains include:
– **Montecarotto-Castelbellino**: 17 services per day, approximately 23 minutes journey time.
– **Castelraimondo-Camerino**: 11 services per day, journey time around 24 minutes.
– **Fabriano**: 23 services per day, taking about 7 minutes.
– **Falconara Marittima**: 19 services daily, with a travel time of around 41 minutes.
– **Genga-San Vittore Terme**: 18 services per day, taking about 6 minutes.
– **Ancona**: 20 trains daily, duration approximately 54 minutes.
The frequency of departures varies by route, with many routes offering a train every hour or more frequently, particularly to Fabriano. The station primarily serves regional trains, with no high-speed train services available. Overall, it provides a mix of efficient connections suitable for both local and regional travel needs.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
8
Bars
1
Cafes
0
Cinemas
2
Dentists
6
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
6
Health Clinics
6
Hiking Trails
16
Historical Sites
27
Libraries
1
Museums
2
Parks
5
Pharmacies
4
Restaurants
47
Shopping Centres
2
Supermarkets
25
Spas
28
Beach
Name
Spiaggia Kambusa
Driving Distance
36mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Pintura - Bolognola
Driving Distance
61mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
79
Nearest Hospital Name
Bartolomeo Eustacchio-P. Socco
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
23 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
2
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASUR
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Marche, the healthcare system presents a mixed profile. It performs excellently in specific treatments, with notably high efficiency in handling breast cancer operations and quick management of bone fractures. However, local hospital care quality appears to be more limited compared to national standards. The system performs well in post-heart attack patient readmissions, yet heart failure and urgent heart attack interventions have room for improvement. Generally, the healthcare services here strike an overall above-average standard, although prospective residents may want to consider the varying levels of efficiency across specific healthcare 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
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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.
36
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
1
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
-1
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.
107.987
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
576
Median
716
Third Quartile
797
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very 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.
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.
Bottom 30%
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.
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Sunshine
Somewhat High (61st-70th percentile)
Snowfall
High (71st-80th percentile)
Climate Description
Matelica, Italy, offers a climate that matches its serene landscapes, characterized by moderate weather conditions throughout the year. The town experiences a fair share of seasonal variations with warm summers and mild winters. Sunshine is plentiful, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor activities for much of the year. Precipitation is evenly distributed, ensuring the surrounding countryside remains lush and verdant, which is especially enchanting for expats and retirees seeking a tranquil environment. Winters bring a light dusting of snow, adding a picturesque quality to the already charming setting. This combination of climatic features makes Matelica an appealing destination for those enchanted by nature and historical ambiance.
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
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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.
90
Air Quality Description
In Matelica, Italy, the air quality remains commendably clean, striking a pleasing balance for expatriates and retirees who value a healthier lifestyle. The town’s small-scale industry and low traffic levels contribute to the overall good ratings on particulate matter, both in general airborne particles and those of finer particulates that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Additionally, pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide—often indicators of industrial activity—are present only in minimal quantities here. The ozone level does require some attention but generally remains in a range that could be described as fair. This combination ensures an environment that supports outdoor activities without significant concern for adverse health effects from air quality.
In Matelica, Italy, the air quality remains commendably clean, striking a pleasing balance for expatriates and retirees who value a healthier lifestyle. The town’s small-scale industry and low traffic levels contribute to the overall good ratings on particulate matter, both in general airborne particles and those of finer particulates that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Additionally, pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide—often indicators of industrial activity—are present only in minimal quantities here. The ozone level does require some attention but generally remains in a range that could be described as fair. This combination ensures an environment that supports outdoor activities without significant concern for adverse health effects from air quality.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Matelica is accessible via the SS76 and SS77 roads, providing connections to major regional centers. The nearest airports are Raffaello Sanzio in Ancona and Perugia-San Francesco d’Assisi, located approximately 40 and 46 minutes away, respectively. Local train stations offer moderate connectivity, contributing to a balanced infrastructure rating.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Matelica, a town in the Marche region, boasts an authentic culinary scene characterized by traditional dishes such as ‘Vincisgrassi’, a local variant of lasagna, ‘Moscioli’ – wild mussels from Conero, and ‘Ascoli stuffed olives’. The town reflects the regional focus on fresh, local ingredients, and traditional cooking methods. Dining options in Matelica range from local trattorias offering these classic dishes to a few establishments featuring international cuisine, although the influence remains predominantly Italian. Currently, Matelica does not appear to have any Michelin-starred restaurants, focusing instead on the rich culinary heritage of the Marche region.
Shopping Overview
The city offers a variety of shopping options, including supermarkets, boutiques, and shopping centres. Supermarkets provide essential groceries and daily needs, while boutique stores offer unique local products. Major shopping centres feature a mix of retail outlets, including fashion chains and home goods. Various markets are available, notably for local produce and crafts, reflecting the region’s rich culture. Visitors can explore both contemporary commercial spaces and traditional markets to meet diverse shopping needs.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Matelica offers a range of outdoor activities suitable for retirees and expats. Esteemed for its well-regarded hiking trails, the area features routes such as the Monte San Vicino – Grotta di San Francesco trail and the challenging Cammino delle Terre Mutate from Matelica to Camerino. Additionally, outdoor activities include guided nature and wildlife tours, as well as hiking and camping excursions. For those interested in cycling, bike tours are another option to explore the scenic landscapes of the region. These activities showcase the variety of natural experiences available in the vicinity.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available to residents.
– Excellent air quality promotes a healthy living environment.
– Low unemployment rate supports local economic stability.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Opportunities for community integration and social connections.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Non-touristic atmosphere fosters a peaceful living experience.
– Reliable transportation options for convenient travel.
– Adequate educational facilities for families and lifelong learners.
– Good internet connectivity for remote work or leisure.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking evening entertainment.
– Small-town charm may feel isolating for some expats.
– Infrastructure could use improvement in certain areas.
– Local cuisine may not suit every palate.
– Language barrier may pose challenges for newcomers.
– Fewer international amenities compared to larger cities.
– Public services can be slower due to smaller population.
– Limited shopping options for diverse tastes and needs.
– Seasonal tourism can disrupt local tranquility.
– Weather may be too mild for snow enthusiasts.
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