Buying a home in Montecastello
290 residents at the 2021 census, 470 buildings and 7.5 km² of territory, Piemonte.
Montecastello is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 6% of the territory of Montecastello has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 56.2% of the residents. 50.7% of the territory of Montecastello is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 19.8% of the residents.
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Montecastello compared
| ISPRA indicator | Montecastello | AL | Piemonte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 2.7% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 56.2% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 71.5% | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 50.7% | 9.2% | 5.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 50.7% | 11.9% | 8.3% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 51.9% | 19.5% | 13% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 19.8% | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 19.2% | 4% | 5.8% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Montecastello in?
Montecastello is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Montecastello is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 6% of the territory of Montecastello has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 56.2% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Montecastello ranks 72nd of 187 municipalities in the province of Alessandria.
How much of Montecastello is in flood scenario P2?
50.7% of the territory of Montecastello is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 19.8% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Montecastello ranks 8th of 187 municipalities in the province of Alessandria.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pietra Marazzi | 3 | 8.7% | 53.5% |
| Rivarone | 3 | 1.9% | 54.4% |
| Pecetto di Valenza | 4 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Alessandria | 3 | 0.3% | 17.8% |
| Alluvioni Piovera | 3 | 0% | 12.3% |
| Bassignana | 4 | 0.2% | 59.2% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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