Buying a home in Niscemi
25,179 residents at the 2021 census, 5,885 buildings and 96.8 km² of territory, Sicilia.
Niscemi is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 2.4% of the territory of Niscemi has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.4% of the residents. 3.4% of the territory of Niscemi is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0% of the residents.
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Niscemi compared
| ISPRA indicator | Niscemi | CL | Sicilia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 3.4% | 1% | 2.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 0.1% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Niscemi in?
Niscemi is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Niscemi is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 2.4% of the territory of Niscemi has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Niscemi ranks 4th of 22 municipalities in the free municipal consortium of Caltanissetta.
How much of Niscemi is in flood scenario P2?
3.4% of the territory of Niscemi is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Niscemi ranks 2nd of 22 municipalities in the free municipal consortium of Caltanissetta.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caltagirone | 2 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Gela | 2 | 0% | 4.7% |
| San Michele di Ganzaria | 2 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Acate | 2 | 0.1% | 0% |
| Mazzarrone | 2 | 0% | 0% |
| San Cono | 2 | 0.3% | 0% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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