Buying a home in Melpignano
2,126 residents at the 2021 census, 1,100 buildings and 11.1 km² of territory, Puglia.
Melpignano is in seismic zone 4: the least hazardous zone: the probability of an earthquake is very low. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.4% of the territory of Melpignano has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 4.1% of the residents. 1.5% of the territory of Melpignano is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.6% of the residents.
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Melpignano compared
| ISPRA indicator | Melpignano | LE | Puglia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0.1% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 1.5% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 2.4% | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 0.6% | 3.4% | 3.3% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Melpignano in?
Melpignano is in seismic zone 4: the least hazardous zone: the probability of an earthquake is very low.
How much of Melpignano is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.4% of the territory of Melpignano has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 4.1% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Melpignano ranks 23rd of 96 municipalities in the province of Lecce, tied with 1 others.
How much of Melpignano is in flood scenario P2?
1.5% of the territory of Melpignano is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.6% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Melpignano ranks 69th of 96 municipalities in the province of Lecce, tied with 1 others.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maglie | 4 | 0% | 2.8% |
| Corigliano d’Otranto | 4 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Cursi | 4 | 0% | 2.9% |
| Castrignano de' Greci | 4 | 0% | 3% |
| Sogliano Cavour | 4 | 0% | 3.4% |
| Muro Leccese | 4 | 0% | 5.3% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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