Buying a home in Orte
9,055 residents at the 2021 census, 2,773 buildings and 69.6 km² of territory, Lazio.
Orte is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2B): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 3.7% of the territory of Orte has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 5.9% of the residents. 18.3% of the territory of Orte is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 12% of the residents.
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Orte compared
| ISPRA indicator | Orte | VT | Lazio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 17.6% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 18.3% | 3% | 3.5% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 18.5% | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 12% | 1% | 3.2% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 12.8% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Orte in?
Orte is in seismic zone 2 (the region uses the sub-zones 2B): in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Orte is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 3.7% of the territory of Orte has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 5.9% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Orte ranks 22nd of 60 municipalities in the province of Viterbo.
How much of Orte is in flood scenario P2?
18.3% of the territory of Orte is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 12% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Orte ranks 1st of 60 municipalities in the province of Viterbo.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasanello | 2B | 0.1% | 0% |
| Penna in Teverina | 3 | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| Bassano in Teverina | 2B | 11.9% | 0.8% |
| Gallese | 2B | 0.2% | 7.4% |
| Giove | 3 | 15.4% | 6.2% |
| Corchiano | 3A | 0.2% | 0% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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