📍 Pignola

6,834 residents

📍 Location Map

Village Details

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Coordinates 40.573637, 15.783504
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Population 6,834 residents
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Walkability 3.5/5 — Excellent
Liveability 4/5 — Excellent
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Area 30.0 km²
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Elevation 901m
Province: Basilicata

🏠 Housing & Cost of Living

Cost of Living (estimated):

• Average monthly cost: €1,400/month

📊 Walkability & Liveability Scores

🚶 Walkability: 3.5/5 — 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:

Medical center with general practitioners, emergency services

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

🏥 Ospedale Madonna delle Grazie hospital

Distance: 69.6 km

Via Montescaglioso, 75100 Matera

🚗 Transport & Connectivity

🛣️ Road:

Regional roads connect to major highway network

🚂 Rail:

Local: Local train station with regional connections

Nearest Train Station: Terminal Gallitello (6.15km)

✈️ Airports:

Nearest International Airport: Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (103.46km)

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 Dr. Colombo Via Cavour 20, Pignola
8:30–13:00 & 16:00–20:00 (Monday-Saturday)
📮 Post Office Ufficio Postale Pignola Piazza Garibaldi, Pignola
🛒 Weekly Market Local Market Weekly market every Thursday morning 08:00-13:00

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