Buying a home in Acquaro
1,891 residents at the 2021 census, 2,280 buildings and 25.2 km² of territory, Calabria.
Acquaro is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.5% of the territory of Acquaro has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 3.9% of the residents. 13.3% of the territory of Acquaro is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 16.9% of the residents.
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Acquaro compared
| ISPRA indicator | Acquaro | VV | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0% | 0.9% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 13.3% | 14% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 13.3% | 14.1% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 13.3% | 14.2% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 16.9% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 19.4% | 10.8% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Acquaro in?
Acquaro is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Acquaro is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.5% of the territory of Acquaro has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 3.9% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Acquaro ranks 31st of 50 municipalities in the province of Vibo Valentia.
How much of Acquaro is in flood scenario P2?
13.3% of the territory of Acquaro is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 16.9% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Acquaro ranks 27th of 50 municipalities in the province of Vibo Valentia.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Pietro di Caridà | 1 | 0.7% | 12.6% |
| Dinami | 1 | 1.3% | 15.7% |
| Dasà | 1 | 0.1% | 21.5% |
| Arena | 1 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Gerocarne | 1 | 1.5% | 15.3% |
| Galatro | 1 | 1.6% | 11.7% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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