Buying a home in Altofonte
9,903 residents at the 2021 census, 3,137 buildings and 35.4 km² of territory, Sicilia.
Altofonte is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 27.8% of the territory of Altofonte has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 29% of the residents. 0.5% of the territory of Altofonte is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 15.2% of the residents.
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Altofonte compared
| ISPRA indicator | Altofonte | PA | Sicilia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 27.8% | 5.4% | 2.2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 29% | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 24.1% | 5.1% | 2.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 15.2% | 4.7% | 2.6% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 19.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Altofonte in?
Altofonte is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Altofonte is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 27.8% of the territory of Altofonte has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 29% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Altofonte ranks 4th of 82 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Palermo.
How much of Altofonte is in flood scenario P2?
0.5% of the territory of Altofonte is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 15.2% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Altofonte ranks 27th of 82 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Palermo.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmonte Mezzagno | 2 | 7.6% | 1.6% |
| Piana degli Albanesi | 2 | 8% | 0% |
| Santa Cristina Gela | 2 | 9.7% | 0.2% |
| Misilmeri | 2 | 13% | 3.3% |
| Palermo | 2 | 12.8% | 6.4% |
| Villabate | 2 | 17.2% | 0% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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