Buying a home in Balvano
1,742 residents at the 2021 census, 1,133 buildings and 42.1 km² of territory, Basilicata.
Balvano is in seismic zone 1 (the region uses the sub-zones 1a): the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 7.4% of the territory of Balvano has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 4% of the residents. 0% of the territory of Balvano is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0% of the residents.
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Balvano compared
| ISPRA indicator | Balvano | PZ | Basilicata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 2.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 56.3% | 9% | 5.9% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 4% | 8.4% | 7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.4% | 8.5% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 0% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 0% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 0% | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 0% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Balvano in?
Balvano is in seismic zone 1 (the region uses the sub-zones 1a): the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Balvano is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 7.4% of the territory of Balvano has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Balvano ranks 41st of 100 municipalities in the province of Potenza, tied with 1 others.
How much of Balvano is in flood scenario P2?
0% of the territory of Balvano is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0% of the residents. In the province of Potenza, 37 of 100 municipalities have no territory in the P2 flood area.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricigliano | 1 | 11.9% | 0% |
| Vietri di Potenza | 1a | 15% | 0% |
| Baragiano | 1b | 2.6% | 0% |
| Romagnano al Monte | 1 | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Muro Lucano | 1a | 5.2% | 0% |
| Salvitelle | 1 | 29.1% | 1.6% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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