Buying a home in Bova
400 residents at the 2021 census, 1,375 buildings and 46.9 km² of territory, Calabria.
Bova is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.7% of the territory of Bova has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 32.2% of the residents. 18.8% of the territory of Bova is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 6.1% of the residents.
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Bova compared
| ISPRA indicator | Bova | RC | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 32.2% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 11.1% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 18.8% | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 18.8% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 18.8% | 18.8% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 6.1% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 6.6% | 15.7% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Bova in?
Bova is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Bova is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.7% of the territory of Bova has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 32.2% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Bova ranks 87th of 97 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria.
How much of Bova is in flood scenario P2?
18.8% of the territory of Bova is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 6.1% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Bova ranks 43rd of 97 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condofuri | 1 | 1.5% | 31.6% |
| Bova Marina | 1 | 1.1% | 29.4% |
| Palizzi | 1 | 2% | 22.8% |
| Staiti | 1 | 2.5% | 26.6% |
| Roghudi | 1 | 1.9% | 17.5% |
| San Lorenzo | 1 | 1% | 24.1% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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