Buying a home in Acerenza
2,130 residents at the 2021 census, 1,180 buildings and 77.6 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Acerenza is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2d): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 12.5% of the territory of Acerenza has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 5.1% of the residents. 3.7% of the territory of Acerenza is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.3% of the residents.
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Acerenza compared
| ISPRA indicator | Acerenza | PZ | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 6.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 9% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 5.1% | 8.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 10.5% | 8.5% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 3.7% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 3.9% | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Acerenza in?
Acerenza is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2d): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Acerenza is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 12.5% of the territory of Acerenza has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 5.1% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Acerenza ranks 21st of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
How much of Acerenza is in flood scenario P2?
3.7% of the territory of Acerenza is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Acerenza ranks 13th of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oppido Lucano | 2d | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Cancellara | 2c | 3.7% | 0% |
| Forenza | 2d | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| Pietragalla | 2c | 15.9% | 0% |
| Palazzo San Gervasio | 2c | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Banzi | 2d | 2% | 0% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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