Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
57
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
16300
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.
231000
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
82
Region
Campania
Walkability
Somewhat 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)
52
/ 15
Climate Description
Mild winters, rare snow; warm summers, ample sunshine; temperate climate year-round.
Palma Campania
Campania
Located 25 kilometers east of Naples, this town features historical sites and a vibrant community.
Summary
Palma Campania, situated approximately 25 kilometers east of Naples, offers a blend of historical richness and local culture, appealing to foreign expats and retirees. Notable for its traditional Carnevale palmese, this town boasts a history that traces back to the early Bronze Age, with its architectural highlight being the ninth-century church of San Martino. While it benefits from a compact, walkable environment with a decent quality of life, it also faces challenges common to smaller towns, such as limited healthcare services and proximity to beaches with reported poor water quality. For those considering the move, Palma Campania presents a picturesque yet practical choice, characterized by local traditions and a vibrant community. However, prospective residents should weigh these challenges against the cultural heritage and relatively accessible urban centers nearby.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage enhances community life.
– Mild Mediterranean climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Opportunities for integration through local events and community initiatives.
– Reasonable healthcare quality for basic needs and emergencies.
– Decent transportation options connect to nearby cities and regions.
– Sufficient educational facilities for families and lifelong learners.
– Promising local cuisine showcases authentic Italian flavors.
– Vibrant community spirit fosters a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.
– Moderate unemployment rate maintains local economic stability.
– Reasonable air quality supports overall health and well-being.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality isn’t top-notch; expect some limitations and wait times.
– Internet speeds are decent but may frustrate heavy users.
– Unemployment is slightly above the national average, affecting job seekers.
– Public infrastructure could use improvements for better accessibility.
– Cultural activities may feel limited compared to larger cities.
– Traffic congestion can be challenging during peak commuting hours.
– Limited English proficiency among locals may hinder communication.
– Local shops may not offer the variety found in bigger towns.
– Seasonal tourism fluctuations can impact local business stability.
– Weather may be too hot in summer for some retirees.
Palma Campania Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
16300
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.
231000
Births Per 100 Deaths
140.0
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.
No Data
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.
16300
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.
6367 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
27min(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
35min(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
96min(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 Sarno
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
10min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Sarno includes regional lines operated primarily by Trenitalia. The key destinations connected by direct trains are Salerno (approximately 19 minutes), Napoli Centrale (approximately 51 minutes), Naples (about 49 minutes), Nola (about 12 minutes), Palma-San Gennaro (around 6 minutes), and Rome (approximately 2 hours and 1 minute). There are approximately 43 departures to Napoli Centrale and around 46 to Naples daily. The frequency of services varies from 14 to 46 trains per day depending on the destination. This station primarily offers regional services with no high-speed trains available.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Striano
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
11min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Striano is provided by several rail lines, most notably line L6, which connects directly to key destinations including Sarno and Napoli Porta Nolana. The train services are operated primarily by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., with trains departing from Stazione di Striano on an hourly basis, providing regular connectivity to nearby regions. There are no high-speed trains operating from this station; the services are predominantly regional, focused on local and short-distance travel. Overall, Striano station facilitates a consistent flow of local passenger traffic, making travel accessible and timely for residents and visitors alike.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di San Leonardo (San Giuseppe Vesuviano)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
12min(s)
Train service at Stazione di San Leonardo (San Giuseppe Vesuviano) operates primarily on regional lines. The station is served by Trenitalia, the main train operator in Italy, focusing on local and regional connections. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Naples, Salerno, and Nola. Departures occur approximately every 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the time of day, with a regular service pattern maintaining accessibility throughout most hours. The station provides regional train services primarily, with no high-speed trains operating at this location, thus catering mainly to local travel needs rather than long-distance routes.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
244
Bars
312
Cafes
196
Cinemas
30
Dentists
32
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
41
Health Clinics
20
Hiking Trails
29
Historical Sites
850
Libraries
6
Museums
35
Parks
24
Pharmacies
51
Restaurants
259
Shopping Centres
41
Supermarkets
195
Spas
126
Beach
Name
Nord Foce Sarno
Driving Distance
34mins
Water Quality Rating
4 - Poor
Mountain Resort
Name
Arioso - Sasso di Castalda
Driving Distance
94mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
46
Nearest Hospital Name
Martiri del Villa Malta-P. Soc
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
11 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
28
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)
[?]
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.
47
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
5
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
3
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
[?]
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
274
Median
276
Third Quartile
278
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Somewhat 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.
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Sunshine
High (71st-80th percentile)
Snowfall
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Climate Description
Nestled in the heart of Italy, Palma Campania offers a climate that accommodates both relaxed living and lush natural surroundings. Winters are generally mild, with a rare touch of snowfall that delicately blankets the landscape on occasion, turning it momentarily into a serene winter tableau. Summers are robustly warm, allowing for ample enjoyment of the outdoors and vibrant local life. Sun-seekers will revel in the generous sunshine that bathes the town throughout the year, fostering an inviting atmosphere for expats and retirees alike. Overall, residents and visitors can anticipate a temperate climate that supports a variety of activities year-round.
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 Palma Campania, Italy, the air quality generally presents a balanced profile suitable for daily activities. The concentration levels of particulate matter sized 10 microns (PM10) and 2.5 microns (PM2.5) are moderate, suggesting a relatively fair quality that aligns with comfortable outdoor experiences. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, pollutants often linked to vehicular and industrial emissions, are maintained at low enough levels to be classified as good, reflecting effective local environmental management practices. There is a slight variability in ozone levels, which also hover around fair conditions, indicating periodic fluctuations typical of urban settings adorned with natural landscapes.
In Palma Campania, Italy, the air quality generally presents a balanced profile suitable for daily activities. The concentration levels of particulate matter sized 10 microns (PM10) and 2.5 microns (PM2.5) are moderate, suggesting a relatively fair quality that aligns with comfortable outdoor experiences. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, pollutants often linked to vehicular and industrial emissions, are maintained at low enough levels to be classified as good, reflecting effective local environmental management practices. There is a slight variability in ozone levels, which also hover around fair conditions, indicating periodic fluctuations typical of urban settings adorned with natural landscapes.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Palma Campania is accessible via the A30 and A5 motorways, facilitating travel to Naples and Salerno. The nearest airport is Naples Capodichino, about 27 minutes away, while Salerno Costa d’Amalfi is 35 minutes distant. Two nearby train stations offer reliable rail connectivity, with moderate infrastructure ratings.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Palma Campania’s culinary scene is deeply rooted in the traditional gastronomy of the Campania region, featuring dishes such as Minestra maritata, Pasta fagioli e cozze, and Spaghetti con le vongole. The local dining options reflect a blend of regional fare with international influences, offering a diversity that caters to various palates. Notably, the town is home to Michelin-starred establishments including Re Santi e Leoni, Rear, and Contaminazioni, which enhance the dining landscape with high-quality cuisine. Overall, Palma Campania presents a rich tapestry of flavors and dining experiences that celebrate both its heritage and modern culinary trends.
Shopping Overview
The retail landscape features a variety of shopping opportunities, including supermarkets, boutiques, and larger shopping centres. Notably, a prominent mall in the region boasts over 180 brands and 25 dining options, alongside entertainment facilities such as cinemas. Diverse services include wellness points and electric vehicle charging stations. Local markets offer fresh produce and artisanal goods, catering to varied consumer needs. Collectively, these options provide a comprehensive shopping experience for residents and visitors alike.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Palma Campania, located in the Campania region, provides access to several popular outdoor activities, notably hiking. Major trails include the Giro Palma Campania, a moderate 9.2-mile trail estimated to take approximately 4 hours and 48 minutes, as well as paths in the nearby Vesuvio National Park. Notable routes in the park feature the 8.09-mile Terzigno to Largo della Legalità loop and the 13.4-mile Largo della Legalità – Corde di lava loop, suitable for intermediate to expert hikers. These trails offer opportunities for exploration amidst natural landscapes.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage enhances community life.
– Mild Mediterranean climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Opportunities for integration through local events and community initiatives.
– Reasonable healthcare quality for basic needs and emergencies.
– Decent transportation options connect to nearby cities and regions.
– Sufficient educational facilities for families and lifelong learners.
– Promising local cuisine showcases authentic Italian flavors.
– Vibrant community spirit fosters a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.
– Moderate unemployment rate maintains local economic stability.
– Reasonable air quality supports overall health and well-being.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality isn’t top-notch; expect some limitations and wait times.
– Internet speeds are decent but may frustrate heavy users.
– Unemployment is slightly above the national average, affecting job seekers.
– Public infrastructure could use improvements for better accessibility.
– Cultural activities may feel limited compared to larger cities.
– Traffic congestion can be challenging during peak commuting hours.
– Limited English proficiency among locals may hinder communication.
– Local shops may not offer the variety found in bigger towns.
– Seasonal tourism fluctuations can impact local business stability.
– Weather may be too hot in summer for some retirees.
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