Buying a home in Armento
579 residents at the 2021 census, 568 buildings and 59 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Armento is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2b): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4.4% of the territory of Armento has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 14.7% of the residents. 1.7% of the territory of Armento is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.3% of the residents.
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Armento compared
| ISPRA indicator | Armento | PZ | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 9% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 14.7% | 8.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 6.5% | 8.5% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Armento in?
Armento is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2b): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Armento is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4.4% of the territory of Armento has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 14.7% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Armento ranks 60th of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
How much of Armento is in flood scenario P2?
1.7% of the territory of Armento 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, Armento ranks 33rd of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallicchio | 2c | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Montemurro | 1b | 10.6% | 0.3% |
| Guardia Perticara | 2c | 9.4% | 0% |
| San Martino d’Agri | 2a | 5.2% | 3.2% |
| Missanello | 2d | 13.3% | 1.3% |
| San Chirico Raparo | 2a | 4% | 0.2% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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