Buying a home in Forio
17,456 residents at the 2021 census, 5,439 buildings and 13.1 km² of territory, Campania.
Forio is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 42.5% of the territory of Forio has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 12.5% of the residents. 2% of the territory of Forio is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 3% of the residents.
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Forio compared
| ISPRA indicator | Forio | NA | Campania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 27.2% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 15.3% | 7.8% | 10.1% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 12.5% | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 18.8% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 2% | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 2% | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 3% | 3.4% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 2.7% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Forio in?
Forio is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Forio is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 42.5% of the territory of Forio has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 12.5% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Forio ranks 15th of 92 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Napoli.
How much of Forio is in flood scenario P2?
2% of the territory of Forio is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Forio ranks 54th of 92 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Napoli.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacco Ameno | 2 | 26.2% | 6.7% |
| Serrara Fontana | 2 | 58.5% | 10.1% |
| Casamicciola Terme | 2 | 59.8% | 4.9% |
| Barano d’Ischia | 2 | 56.5% | 6.3% |
| Ischia | 2 | 40.2% | 3.3% |
| Procida | 2 | 18.6% | 0.9% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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