Buying a home in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto
40,029 residents at the 2021 census, 7,187 buildings and 59.1 km² of territory, Sicilia.
Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.1% of the territory of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0% of the residents. 9.6% of the territory of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 31.6% of the residents.
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Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto compared
| ISPRA indicator | Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto | ME | Sicilia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.8% | 4% | 2.2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 4.7% | 1.4% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.1% | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 9.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 9.6% | 1% | 1.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 9.6% | 1% | 2.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 31.6% | 4.9% | 2.6% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 25.3% | 4.4% | 2.3% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto in?
Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.1% of the territory of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto ranks 81st of 108 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Messina.
How much of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto is in flood scenario P2?
9.6% of the territory of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 31.6% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto ranks 6th of 108 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Messina.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merì | 2 | 0% | 0.1% |
| Terme Vigliatore | 2 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Castroreale | 2 | 32.4% | 0% |
| San Filippo del Mela | 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Rodì Milici | 2 | 1% | 0% |
| Santa Lucia del Mela | 2 | 4.5% | 0% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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