Buying a home in Carcoforo
72 residents at the 2021 census, 292 buildings and 22.8 km² of territory, Piemonte.
Carcoforo is in seismic zone 4: the least hazardous zone: the probability of an earthquake is very low. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 15.4% of the territory of Carcoforo has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 56.9% of the residents. 2.2% of the territory of Carcoforo is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 64% of the residents.
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Carcoforo compared
| ISPRA indicator | Carcoforo | VC | Piemonte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 14.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 1% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 56.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 45.5% | 2% | 4.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.2% | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 2.2% | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 2.4% | 17.2% | 13% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 64% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 52.8% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Carcoforo in?
Carcoforo is in seismic zone 4: the least hazardous zone: the probability of an earthquake is very low.
How much of Carcoforo is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 15.4% of the territory of Carcoforo has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 56.9% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Carcoforo ranks 1st of 82 municipalities in the province of Vercelli.
How much of Carcoforo is in flood scenario P2?
2.2% of the territory of Carcoforo is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 64% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Carcoforo ranks 58th of 82 municipalities in the province of Vercelli.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Sermenza | 4 | 7.4% | 1.9% |
| Ceppo Morelli | 3 | 4.5% | 1.1% |
| Fobello | 4 | 10.2% | 0.9% |
| Macugnaga | 3 | 4.4% | 2.3% |
| Bannio Anzino | 3 | 3% | 1.1% |
| Vanzone con San Carlo | 3 | 11.5% | 1.5% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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