Buying a home in Cardinale
1,856 residents at the 2021 census, 1,072 buildings and 30.1 km² of territory, Calabria.
Cardinale is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.3% of the territory of Cardinale has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 4.4% of the residents. 14.3% of the territory of Cardinale is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 32% of the residents.
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Cardinale compared
| ISPRA indicator | Cardinale | CZ | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 4.4% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 14.1% | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 14.3% | 17% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 14.3% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 32% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 49.5% | 10.9% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Cardinale in?
Cardinale is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Cardinale is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.3% of the territory of Cardinale has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 4.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Cardinale ranks 39th of 80 municipalities in the province of Catanzaro.
How much of Cardinale is in flood scenario P2?
14.3% of the territory of Cardinale is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 32% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Cardinale ranks 51st of 80 municipalities in the province of Catanzaro, tied with 1 others.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torre di Ruggiero | 1 | 0% | 10.9% |
| Brognaturo | 1 | 0% | 16.5% |
| Argusto | 1 | 4% | 9% |
| Chiaravalle Centrale | 1 | 1.3% | 10% |
| Simbario | 1 | 0% | 10.5% |
| Gagliato | 1 | 38% | 13% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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