Buying a home in Merana
185 residents at the 2021 census, 413 buildings and 9.2 km² of territory, Piemonte.
Merana is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4.2% of the territory of Merana has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 2.2% of the residents. 4.7% of the territory of Merana is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 11.3% of the residents.
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Merana compared
| ISPRA indicator | Merana | AL | Piemonte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.9% | 9.2% | 5.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 4.7% | 11.9% | 8.3% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 9.2% | 19.5% | 13% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 11.3% | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 9.3% | 4% | 5.8% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Merana in?
Merana is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Merana is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 4.2% of the territory of Merana has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 2.2% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Merana ranks 80th of 187 municipalities in the province of Alessandria, tied with 1 others.
How much of Merana is in flood scenario P2?
4.7% of the territory of Merana is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 11.3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Merana ranks 109th of 187 municipalities in the province of Alessandria.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piana Crixia | 4 | 3.4% | 3% |
| Serole | 4 | 5.2% | 0% |
| Spigno Monferrato | 3 | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| Pezzolo Valle Uzzone | 4 | 22.8% | 2.2% |
| Mombaldone | 3 | 5.9% | 18% |
| Dego | 4 | 7.8% | 2.9% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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