📍 Castel Maggiore

18,529 residents

📍 Location Map

Village Details

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Coordinates 44.575685, 11.36481
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Population 18,529 residents
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Walkability 3.6/5 — Excellent
Liveability 4/5 — Excellent
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Area 30.0 km²
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Elevation 30m
Province: Bologna

🏠 Housing & Cost of Living

Cost of Living (estimated):

• Average monthly cost: €2,200/month

📊 Walkability & Liveability Scores

🚶 Walkability: 3.6/5 — Excellent
Very walkable with minor limitations

Walkability is a 1–5 rating of how easy it is to move around without a car. Higher scores mean the town is more pedestrian-friendly and convenient for daily errands.

⭐ Liveability: 4/5 — Excellent
Highly recommended for retirees

Liveability is a 1–5 rating of everyday comfort, local services, healthcare, transport and cost of living. Higher scores mean a more comfortable and accessible place to live.

🏥 Healthcare Access

Local facilities:

Local hospital with general services, emergency room, geriatrics

Advanced care:

Naples, Palermo, or regional capital for specialized treatments

Notes:

Good for routine care; plan for periodic travel to larger centers for specialized treatments

🚗 Transport & Connectivity

🛣️ Road:

Regional roads connect to major highway network

🚂 Rail:

Local: Regional train connections on main line

Nearest Train Station: Castelmaggiore (0.3km)

✈️ Airports:

Nearest International Airport: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (7.51km)

Note: Car or local transport often helpful for daily errands

☀️ Climate

Continental Mediterranean

Continental Climate - Cold winters, warm summers with seasonal variety

❄️ Winter

Temperatures: Often 0°C to 8°C

Conditions: Cold with fog, occasional snow

Benefits: Beautiful frost landscapes; Crisp, clear days after fog lifts; Cozy indoor season

Concerns: Fog can be very dense; Occasional snow and ice; Short daylight hours; Can feel quite cold and damp

🌞 Summer

Temperatures: Can reach 25°C to 32°C

Conditions: Warm to hot with thunderstorms

Benefits: Long summer days; Warm evenings perfect for outdoor dining; Refreshing summer storms

🌟 Best months to visit: May through September for best outdoor conditions
Year-round: Heating essential in winter; Good insulation recommended; Weather can change quickly

🏪 Local Services & Markets

Service Details Address & Notes
💊 Pharmacy Farmacia Castel Maggiore Via Garibaldi 88, Castel Maggiore
8:30–13:00 & 16:00–20:00 (Monday-Saturday)
📮 Post Office Ufficio Postale Castel Maggiore Piazza Centrale, Castel Maggiore
🛒 Weekly Market Local Market Tuesday and Saturday general markets in main piazza

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