Elevation

[?] Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
27

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
22400

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.
228700

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
76

Region

Campania

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)

85
/ 30

Climate Description

Mediterranean climate: warm sunny summers, mild winters, moderate rainfall, rare snowfall.

Poggiomarino

Campania

Town with 22,000 residents, near Naples; features historic sites, rich cuisine, and community atmosphere.

Quality of Life Score

[?]Factors in air quality, amenities, walkability, population, and environmental risks. Higher scores suggest better living conditions.

79

Quality of Infrastructure

[?]Measures internet speed, healthcare access, airports, rail, and walkability. Higher scores mean better connectivity and essential services.

67

Quality of Economy

[?]Based on income, property prices, job availability, and population density. Higher scores indicate stronger economic conditions.

59

Summary

Poggiomarino, nestled in the scenic Campania region, offers a compelling blend of authentic Italian life and community. With a population of around 22,000, this town enjoys proximity to Naples, making it convenient for expats. Key attractions include the historic Chiesa del Santissimo Rosario and the archaeological site of Scavi Di Longola, reflecting its rich cultural heritage. The local cuisine, particularly at eateries like Il Gusto di Capacchione, showcases traditional flavors that resonate with both locals and newcomers.

While Poggiomarino boasts an average walkability score, expats might face challenges such as limited English-speaking locals and a noted safety concern. The housing market is deemed expensive relative to local income levels, although the internet connectivity is strong, catering to digital nomads. Moreover, its warm climate and community atmosphere provide an appealing setting for retirees seeking an immersive Italian experience.

✅ Pros

– Warm Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and appreciate.
– Integration opportunities through local community events and social clubs.
– Reasonably accessible healthcare services for residents and expats.
– Convenient transport links to nearby cities and attractions.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Opportunities for enjoying local cuisine and traditions.
– Proximity to natural parks and beautiful landscapes for recreation.
– Moderate air quality, promoting a healthier outdoor lifestyle.
– Growing expat community fostering a supportive environment.

❌ Cons

– Healthcare quality may not meet all expat expectations.
– Unemployment rate higher than the national average.
– Internet speed may frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Air quality rating indicates suboptimal conditions at times.
– Infrastructure could be more developed for modern needs.
– Limited educational facilities may not suit all families.
– Fewer cultural events compared to larger nearby cities.
– Public transport options may be less frequent and reliable.
– Smaller expat community may feel isolating at times.
– Local bureaucracy can be slow and frustrating to navigate.

Poggiomarino Demographics

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.

22400

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.

228700

Births Per 100 Deaths

130.0

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.

15300

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.

6887 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

36min(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 Poggiomarino

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

5

Driving Time

5min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Poggiomarino includes:

– **Rail lines**: The station is primarily served by the Circumvesuviana railway lines, specifically the Napoli-Poggiomarino line.
– **Key destinations**: Direct trains connect Poggiomarino with key locations such as Naples (Napoli Centrale), which is a major hub, and also provides access to the Sorrento area via a change.
– **Train operators**: The main operator for the services at this station is Eav through its Circumvesuviana network.
– **Frequency of departures**: Trains from Poggiomarino to Napoli generally depart every 30 minutes.
– **Type of trains**: The service is mainly regional, with no high-speed trains operating at this station.

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

7min(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 Flocco

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

6

Driving Time

8min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Flocco is characterised by a mix of regional and intercity trains. The rail lines serving the station primarily connect to the greater Campania region, with several key destinations including Naples, Salerno, and Benevento accessible through direct trains.

The main train operators at Stazione di Flocco include Trenitalia, which offers regional and intercity services. Italo does not appear to service this station directly.

Frequency of departures generally varies, with regional trains operating approximately every 30 minutes to an hour during peak times, while intercity services are less frequent, with a few trains running throughout the day.

High-speed train services are not available at this station; it is primarily served by regional trains, making it ideal for local travel rather than long-distance high-speed journeys.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Within 10km

Auto Repair Shops

340

Bars

303

Cafes

228

Cinemas

39

Dentists

49

Golf Courses

0

Gyms

59

Health Clinics

64

Hiking Trails

49

Historical Sites

806

Libraries

15

Museums

76

Parks

114

Pharmacies

106

Restaurants

677

Shopping Centres

213

Supermarkets

512

Spas

423

Beach

Name

Villa Tiberiade

Driving Distance

27mins

Water Quality Rating

2 - Good

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

12 minutes

Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km

32

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.

8

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.

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.

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

404

Median

404

Third Quartile

404

Connectivity & Digital Access

Walkability Description

Very Walkable

Avg Download Speed (Mbps)

85

Fast Download Speed (Mbps)

92

Slow Download Speed (Mbps)

53

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 10%

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%)

Min Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

5.2

Max Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

30.2

Climate Description

Poggiomarino, situated in the Campania region of Italy, enjoys a Mediterranean climate with distinctively pleasant summers marked by warmth and ample sunlight. The township experiences a mild winter, where the chill is tempered and rarely severe, making it an agreeable destination for expats and retirees alike. Rainfall is moderate throughout the year, ensuring lush landscapes without the excess of wetness that some regions endure. A nominal amount of snowfall might grace the area once a year, adding a brief wintry charm without imposing disruptions. This climate supports an outdoor lifestyle year-round, ideal for those enchanted by Poggiomarino's serene environs.

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.

76

Air Quality Description

Nestled in the Italian region, Poggiomarino offers a mixed air quality scenario to its residents and visitors. The atmospheric condition ranges from fair to good across various pollutants. Particulate matter, specifically PM10 and PM2.5, is present in moderate levels, suggesting some room for improvement but not alarmingly high. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide levels are notably lower, indicating effective regulatory measures against these gases. Ozone, with a fair rating, varies typically with weather changes and urban activities nearby. Overall, the air in Poggiomarino provides a reasonably clean breathing environment, suitable for expats considering a move to this quaint locale.

Nestled in the Italian region, Poggiomarino offers a mixed air quality scenario to its residents and visitors. The atmospheric condition ranges from fair to good across various pollutants. Particulate matter, specifically PM10 and PM2.5, is present in moderate levels, suggesting some room for improvement but not alarmingly high. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide levels are notably lower, indicating effective regulatory measures against these gases. Ozone, with a fair rating, varies typically with weather changes and urban activities nearby. Overall, the air in Poggiomarino provides a reasonably clean breathing environment, suitable for expats considering a move to this quaint locale.

Town Descriptions

Getting There

Located in the Campania region, Poggiomarino benefits from proximity to Capodichino Airport in Naples and Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport. The town has two nearby train stations, providing regional connectivity. The infrastructure rating reflects moderate accessibility, complemented by connections to major roads, facilitating travel to surrounding areas.

Getting Around

Local Cuisine

Poggiomarino, located in the Campania region, boasts a rich culinary heritage that reflects traditional Neapolitan cuisine. Local dishes include Pizza Margherita, renowned for its simple yet flavorful ingredients—fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Residents also savor Struffoli, deep-fried dough balls served during festive seasons, and Parmigiana di Melanzane, which features layers of eggplant and cheese. The seafood offerings are diverse, with anchovies, clams, and squid commonly featured across various dishes. The dining scene includes a blend of local Italian cuisines focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients, as well as casual eateries and pizzerias. International influences are present as well, catering to tourists and locals alike. However, Poggiomarino does not have any Michelin-starred restaurants, which are predominantly located in nearby Naples. Overall, the culinary scene is characterized by its authentic Italian fare, underscoring the charm of this locality.

Shopping Overview

The shopping landscape offers a mix of supermarkets, boutiques, and specialty shops catering to diverse needs. Local markets provide fresh produce, while larger retail centres include well-known international and regional brands. Malls feature a variety of shops under one roof, fostering a convenient shopping experience. Additionally, open-air markets and artisan shops enhance the local commerce scene, showcasing regional products. This environment provides expats and retirees with ample options for daily necessities and leisure shopping, appealing to varied tastes and preferences.

Neighborhoods

Green Areas and Parks

Poggiomarino, located in the Campania region, provides access to various outdoor activities, benefiting from its proximity to the Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio. Visitors can engage in hikes around the Great Cone of Vesuvius, offering a significant volcanic landscape. These trails permit close-up views of the crater and panoramic vistas of the surrounding region. Additionally, the historical significance of nearby locations such as the Foro di Pompei enhances the outdoor experience with cultural insights. These elements collectively contribute to the town’s attractiveness for hiking enthusiasts and those interested in natural and historical exploration.

✅ Pros

– Warm Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers.
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and appreciate.
– Integration opportunities through local community events and social clubs.
– Reasonably accessible healthcare services for residents and expats.
– Convenient transport links to nearby cities and attractions.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Opportunities for enjoying local cuisine and traditions.
– Proximity to natural parks and beautiful landscapes for recreation.
– Moderate air quality, promoting a healthier outdoor lifestyle.
– Growing expat community fostering a supportive environment.

❌ Cons

– Healthcare quality may not meet all expat expectations.
– Unemployment rate higher than the national average.
– Internet speed may frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Air quality rating indicates suboptimal conditions at times.
– Infrastructure could be more developed for modern needs.
– Limited educational facilities may not suit all families.
– Fewer cultural events compared to larger nearby cities.
– Public transport options may be less frequent and reliable.
– Smaller expat community may feel isolating at times.
– Local bureaucracy can be slow and frustrating to navigate.

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