Buying a home in Forchia
1,200 residents at the 2021 census, 342 buildings and 5.5 km² of territory, Campania.
Forchia is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 61.5% of the territory of Forchia has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 27.5% of the residents. 8.2% of the territory of Forchia is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 19.3% of the residents.
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Forchia compared
| ISPRA indicator | Forchia | BN | Campania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 48.7% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 12.9% | 7% | 10.1% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 29.2% | 22% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 27.5% | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 28.7% | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 6.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 8.2% | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 8.6% | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 19.3% | 2.4% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 20.6% | 2.4% | 5.9% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Forchia in?
Forchia is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Forchia is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 61.5% of the territory of Forchia has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 27.5% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Forchia ranks 1st of 78 municipalities in the province of Benevento.
How much of Forchia is in flood scenario P2?
8.2% of the territory of Forchia is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 19.3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Forchia ranks 16th of 78 municipalities in the province of Benevento.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpaia | 2 | 59.9% | 9.3% |
| Arienzo | 2 | 64.4% | 7% |
| Paolisi | 2 | 43.8% | 10.7% |
| Airola | 2 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Roccarainola | 2 | 47.3% | 7.2% |
| Rotondi | 2 | 24.5% | 13.6% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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