Buying a home in Palata
1,575 residents at the 2021 census, 1,425 buildings and 43.8 km² of territory, Molise.
Palata is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 16.2% of the territory of Palata has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.7% of the residents. 5.4% of the territory of Palata is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.4% of the residents.
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Palata compared
| ISPRA indicator | Palata | CB | Molise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 11.1% | 15% | 10.9% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.7% | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.5% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 5.5% | 7% | 6.1% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 0.8% | 2% | 2.1% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Palata in?
Palata is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Palata is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 16.2% of the territory of Palata has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.7% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Palata ranks 44th of 84 municipalities in the province of Campobasso.
How much of Palata is in flood scenario P2?
5.4% of the territory of Palata is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 0.4% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Palata ranks 43rd of 84 municipalities in the province of Campobasso.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecilfone | 2 | 27.6% | 3.9% |
| Acquaviva Collecroce | 2 | 15.3% | 4% |
| Guardialfiera | 2 | 19.4% | 12.3% |
| Tavenna | 3 | 13.9% | 4% |
| Guglionesi | 3 | 6.9% | 11.1% |
| Larino | 2 | 12.4% | 6% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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