Buying a home in Castell’Arquato
4,577 residents at the 2021 census, 4,449 buildings and 52.8 km² of territory, Emilia-Romagna.
Castell’Arquato is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.1% of the territory of Castell’Arquato has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.2% of the residents. 8.2% of the territory of Castell’Arquato is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 7.6% of the residents.
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Castell’Arquato compared
| ISPRA indicator | Castell'Arquato | PC | Emilia-Romagna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.1% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 1% | 13.7% | 9.8% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.2% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.2% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 5.1% | 7.1% | 11.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 8.2% | 23.3% | 45.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 10.8% | 24.9% | 47.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 7.6% | 50.3% | 62.5% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 8% | 33.1% | 58.9% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Castell’Arquato in?
Castell’Arquato is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Castell’Arquato is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.1% of the territory of Castell’Arquato has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.2% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Castell’Arquato ranks 25th of 46 municipalities in the province of Piacenza.
How much of Castell’Arquato is in flood scenario P2?
8.2% of the territory of Castell’Arquato is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 7.6% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Castell’Arquato ranks 24th of 46 municipalities in the province of Piacenza.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpaneto Piacentino | 3 | 0.8% | 11.7% |
| Alseno | 3 | 0.7% | 37.7% |
| Fiorenzuola d’Arda | 3 | 0% | 58.7% |
| Vernasca | 3 | 19% | 4.1% |
| Lugagnano Val d’Arda | 3 | 20.9% | 6% |
| Salsomaggiore Terme | 3 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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