Buying a home in Cortale
1,889 residents at the 2021 census, 1,519 buildings and 30 km² of territory, Calabria.
Cortale is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4.4% of the territory of Cortale has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 22.3% of the residents. 12.9% of the territory of Cortale is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 2.8% of the residents.
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Cortale compared
| ISPRA indicator | Cortale | CZ | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 22.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 18.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 12.9% | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 12.9% | 17% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 12.9% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 2.8% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 2.5% | 10.9% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Cortale in?
Cortale is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Cortale is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4.4% of the territory of Cortale has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 22.3% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Cortale ranks 13th of 80 municipalities in the province of Catanzaro.
How much of Cortale is in flood scenario P2?
12.9% of the territory of Cortale is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 2.8% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Cortale ranks 60th of 80 municipalities in the province of Catanzaro.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girifalco | 1 | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| Amaroni | 1 | 0.2% | 20.6% |
| Jacurso | 1 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Vallefiorita | 1 | 0% | 10.4% |
| Maida | 1 | 0.5% | 21.6% |
| Palermiti | 1 | 4% | 15.3% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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