Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
26
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
16100
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.
52400
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
88
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)
102
/ 51
Climate Description
Moderate summers, cool winters, ample sunshine, even rainfall, rare extreme cold.
Nonantola
Emilia-Romagna
Historical town with a significant abbey, artistic heritage, and a commitment to tradition.
Summary
Nonantola, situated in the Emilia-Romagna region, offers a unique blend of history and culture that appeals to expats and retirees. Known for the Abbey of San Silvestro, founded in the eighth century, this charming town boasts rich artistic heritage, including the adjacent Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art. The town has a weary small-town ambiance reflected in its historic areas, such as the parish church of St. Michael and Villa Emma, which serves as a reminder of its role during World War II. Visitors will appreciate Nonantola’s commitment to preserving its traditions, including balsamic vinegar production showcased at the Palazzo of the Partecipanza. While the town may lack the vibrancy of larger urban centers, its walkability and serene character provide a pleasant lifestyle. However, access to nearby beaches requires a lengthy drive, which some may find inconvenient. Overall, Nonantola presents an engaging option for those seeking a quieter life in Italy.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available locally.
– Good air quality for healthy living.
– Low unemployment rate offers economic stability.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Non-touristic environment fosters community integration.
– Reliable transportation connections to nearby cities.
– Moderate climate ideal for outdoor activities.
– Educational facilities available for local and expat children.
– Access to modern internet connectivity options.
– Friendly atmosphere promoting community engagement.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social scenes.
– Small-town charm may lack big city amenities and attractions.
– Language barrier could pose challenges for non-Italian speakers.
– Job opportunities may be limited outside specific industries.
– Cultural events might not cater to all expat interests.
– Public transport may not run late into the evening.
– Weather can be humid during summer months, not for everyone.
– Limited shopping options compared to larger cities nearby.
– Less diversity in dining options compared to tourist hotspots.
– Integration requires effort; locals may be initially reserved.
Nonantola Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
16100
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.
52400
Births Per 100 Deaths
70.0
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.
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.
24800
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.
535 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
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
30min(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.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Reggio Emilia Airport (Reggio nell'Emilia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
1
Driving Time
32min(s)
Reggio Emilia Airport (Aeroporto di Reggio Emilia) primarily serves general aviation and doesn’t handle regular commercial passenger flights. Travellers to the region typically use nearby larger airports such as Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Milan Linate, and Parma Airport for international travel. The airport does not have significant passenger volume or notable airline hubs and destinations.
3rd 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
44min(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.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di San Giovanni in Persiceto
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
14min(s)
Train service at Stazione di San Giovanni in Persiceto provides connections primarily to several key destinations. The rail lines that serve the station are predominantly regional lines, featuring frequent services to nearby cities.
### Key Destinations:
– **Bologna** (19 minutes, 12 trains per day)
– **Bologna Centrale** (19 minutes, 12 trains per day)
– **Bergamo** (2 hours 32 minutes, 31 trains per day)
– **Calderara-Bargellino** (9 minutes, 6 trains per day)
– **Venezia Santa Lucia** (1 hour 56 minutes, 34 trains per day)
– **Verona Porta Nuova** (1 hour 9 minutes, 19 trains per day)
### Train Operators:
The main train operator for Stazione di San Giovanni in Persiceto is Trenitalia.
### Frequency of Departures:
Most routes from the station have frequent services, with departures typically every 30 minutes to an hour for major destinations during the day.
### Train Types:
Stazione di San Giovanni in Persiceto primarily offers regional train services, with no high-speed train options available.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Modena
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
16min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Modena consists of several key features:
– **Rail lines that stop here:** The station is served by the Bologna–Florence railway as well as regional lines.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains:** Modena offers direct train services to major cities including Bologna, Verona, Florence, and Milan, making it well-connected for both regional and national travel.
– **Train operators:** The primary operators at Stazione di Modena are Trenitalia and Italo. Trenitalia operates both regional and intercity services, while Italo provides high-speed connections on certain routes.
– **Frequency of departures:** Regional trains typically depart hourly, while high-speed trains to major cities may have departures every 30-60 minutes, depending on the time of day and destination.
– **Types of trains:** Stazione di Modena accommodates a mix of regional and high-speed trains, providing options for both short and long-distance travel.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Crevalcore
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 Crevalcore provides a variety of connections primarily through the following:
– **Rail Lines**: Trenitalia operates services from Crevalcore, predominantly featuring regional rail lines.
– **Key Destinations**:
– Bologna: Approximately 27 minutes, with about 12 trains per day.
– Venice: Roughly 2 hours and 3 minutes, with around 32 trains per day.
– Poggio Rusco: About 21 minutes, providing 11 trains per day.
– Verona Porta Nuova: Approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes, with 15 connections per day.
– Camposanto: Only 5 minutes away, serviced by 4 trains per day.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operators are Trenitalia and Italo, which manage local and regional routes.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Services vary by route; for instance, trains to Bologna and Bologna Centrale run approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day, while other routes have differing frequencies ranging from multiple daily connections to specific time slots.
– **Service Type**: The station caters to regional train services primarily, with no high-speed trains available at this station.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
35
Bars
49
Cafes
44
Cinemas
15
Dentists
11
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
22
Health Clinics
51
Hiking Trails
9
Historical Sites
203
Libraries
3
Museums
16
Parks
23
Pharmacies
5
Restaurants
92
Shopping Centres
53
Supermarkets
13
Spas
42
Beach
Name
Bilancino - Sieve
Driving Distance
77mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Piane di Mocogno
Driving Distance
79mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
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Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
69
Nearest Hospital Name
Regina Margherita-Pronto Socco
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
13 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
32
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL MODENA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Emilia Romagna, the local healthcare services demonstrate moderate overall performance compared to the national average, with room for improvement in hospital care quality. Cardiac care outcomes show varied effectiveness, with heart attack readmission rates falling behind the ideal, while heart failure care is better than average. The treatment of fractures and timely heart attack intervention could be enhanced. Notably, breast cancer surgeries display high efficiency, utilising minimally invasive techniques. Post-operative care duration is reasonably effective. Overall, healthcare here provides satisfactory services, though some areas may require attention for those prioritising hospital care and timeliness.
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.
24
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.
105
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.
107.312
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
1616
Median
2201
Third Quartile
2348
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 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 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.
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Sunshine
Somewhat High (61st-70th percentile)
Snowfall
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Climate Description
In Nonantola, Italy, the weather blends moderately warm summers with cool to cold winters. The town enjoys a good deal of sunshine throughout the year, supporting both leisure activities and the thriving local agriculture. Precipitation is well distributed across the seasons, ensuring lush landscapes while the occasional winter snowfall adds a picturesque quality to the setting. Nights can see temperatures dip to brisk levels, although extreme cold is rare, creating a climate that is generally hospitable for expatriates and retirees. Those who settle in Nonantola find the climate contributes positively to a lifestyle that balances outdoor enjoyment with comfortable living.
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.
88
Air Quality Description
In Nonantola, Italy, the air quality strikes a balance reflecting its relatively serene lifestyle and the environmental consciousness that prevails in the region. Sufficient levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide characterize the atmosphere as predominantly wholesome, aligning with acceptable air quality standards beneficial for both short-term visitors and long-term dwellers. Particulate matter such as PM10 and PM2.5 are present in fair amounts, suggesting an environment that supports outdoor activities with minimal respiratory concerns. The ozone level is moderate, which complements the agricultural backdrop of Nonantola, ensuring a setting that sustains both plant health and human wellness.
In Nonantola, Italy, the air quality strikes a balance reflecting its relatively serene lifestyle and the environmental consciousness that prevails in the region. Sufficient levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide characterize the atmosphere as predominantly wholesome, aligning with acceptable air quality standards beneficial for both short-term visitors and long-term dwellers. Particulate matter such as PM10 and PM2.5 are present in fair amounts, suggesting an environment that supports outdoor activities with minimal respiratory concerns. The ozone level is moderate, which complements the agricultural backdrop of Nonantola, ensuring a setting that sustains both plant health and human wellness.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Nonantola is accessible via the A1 motorway and regional roads, facilitating connections to larger cities. The nearest airports are Bologna and Reggio Emilia, providing essential air travel links. Train stations nearby enhance regional connectivity, contributing to its infrastructure rating.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Nonantola, situated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, showcases a rich culinary scene renowned for its traditional dishes and diverse dining options. The town is characterized by long-standing culinary practices, prominently featuring local specialties like bensone di Modena, a traditional dessert, and an array of pasta dishes such as tortellini, ravioli, and tagliatelle, often accompanied by rich sauces like Bolognese ragù. Other regional highlights include Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, balsamic vinegar from Modena, and various cured meats such as Prosciutto di Parma. Nonantola offers a variety of dining establishments, from traditional Italian to Mediterranean and international cuisine, catering to diverse tastes. Notably, the town houses the two Michelin-starred restaurant Osteria di Rubbiara, which exemplifies the excellence of local gastronomic offerings, alongside other notable venues that enhance the local dining experience.
Shopping Overview
The area presents a variety of shopping options catering to diverse needs. Supermarkets offer essential groceries, while larger shopping centres provide an array of retail outlets, including fashion, electronics, and home goods. Additionally, specialised boutiques and gift shops contribute to the local shopping experience. Customers can explore established malls featuring multiple stores in a single location, enhancing convenience. Regular markets also feature local produce and goods, enriching the shopping culture while supporting local vendors. Overall, the shopping landscape is well-equipped for everyday needs and leisure shopping activities.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Nonantola, Emilia-Romagna, offers several outdoor activities suitable for expats and retirees. The Torrazzuolo Oasi trail is an easy two-mile hike estimated to take 38 minutes, making it accessible for most. For cycling enthusiasts, the Via Romea Nonantolana Orientale provides a route along an ancient trans-Apennine road, originally connecting Nonantola with Pistoia. This cycling track utilizes surfaced paths and village roads, offering a scenic journey away from heavily trafficked areas. These options highlight the available green spaces and opportunities for leisurely outdoor pursuits in the region.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available locally.
– Good air quality for healthy living.
– Low unemployment rate offers economic stability.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Non-touristic environment fosters community integration.
– Reliable transportation connections to nearby cities.
– Moderate climate ideal for outdoor activities.
– Educational facilities available for local and expat children.
– Access to modern internet connectivity options.
– Friendly atmosphere promoting community engagement.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social scenes.
– Small-town charm may lack big city amenities and attractions.
– Language barrier could pose challenges for non-Italian speakers.
– Job opportunities may be limited outside specific industries.
– Cultural events might not cater to all expat interests.
– Public transport may not run late into the evening.
– Weather can be humid during summer months, not for everyone.
– Limited shopping options compared to larger cities nearby.
– Less diversity in dining options compared to tourist hotspots.
– Integration requires effort; locals may be initially reserved.
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