Buying a home in Ascea
5,808 residents at the 2021 census, 3,585 buildings and 37.5 km² of territory, Campania.
Ascea is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 7.9% of the territory of Ascea has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 5.5% of the residents. 10.8% of the territory of Ascea is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 22.2% of the residents.
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Ascea compared
| ISPRA indicator | Ascea | SA | Campania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 2.9% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 5% | 16.8% | 10.1% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 2.2% | 23.3% | 22% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 5.5% | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 7% | 13.2% | 9.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 3.2% | 2% | 2.5% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 10.8% | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 11.7% | 4% | 6.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 22.2% | 10% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 21.1% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Ascea in?
Ascea is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Ascea is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 7.9% of the territory of Ascea has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 5.5% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Ascea ranks 125th of 158 municipalities in the province of Salerno.
How much of Ascea is in flood scenario P2?
10.8% of the territory of Ascea is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 22.2% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Ascea ranks 16th of 158 municipalities in the province of Salerno.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceraso | 3 | 13.8% | 1.8% |
| Pisciotta | 3 | 11.3% | 1% |
| Castelnuovo Cilento | 3 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| San Mauro la Bruca | 3 | 15.1% | 0.9% |
| Casal Velino | 3 | 3.5% | 12% |
| Vallo della Lucania | 2 | 14.9% | 2.2% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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