Buying a home in Montalcino
5,676 residents at the 2021 census, 5,469 buildings and 310.4 km² of territory, Toscana.
Montalcino is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 39.4% of the territory of Montalcino has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 36.4% of the residents. 14.2% of the territory of Montalcino is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 4.3% of the residents.
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Montalcino compared
| ISPRA indicator | Montalcino | SI | Toscana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 6.4% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 33% | 14.1% | 16.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0.6% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 36.4% | 5.2% | 5% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 29.1% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 5.4% | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 14.2% | 8.9% | 12.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 18.3% | 15.8% | 21.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 4.3% | 5.1% | 25.6% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 3.8% | 4.8% | 22.2% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Montalcino in?
Montalcino is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Montalcino is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 39.4% of the territory of Montalcino has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 36.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Montalcino ranks 6th of 35 municipalities in the province of Siena.
How much of Montalcino is in flood scenario P2?
14.2% of the territory of Montalcino is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 4.3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Montalcino ranks 7th of 35 municipalities in the province of Siena.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Quirico d’Orcia | 3 | 41.5% | 8.2% |
| Buonconvento | 3 | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Castiglione d’Orcia | 3 | 43.2% | 13.7% |
| Pienza | 3 | 40% | 8.1% |
| Castel del Piano | 3 | 43% | 3.7% |
| Seggiano | 3 | 72.6% | 6.3% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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