Buying a home in Pizzo
8,878 residents at the 2021 census, 2,075 buildings and 22.8 km² of territory, Calabria.
Pizzo is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 8.3% of the territory of Pizzo has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 2.3% of the residents. 21.1% of the territory of Pizzo is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 12.1% of the residents.
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Pizzo compared
| ISPRA indicator | Pizzo | VV | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 8.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 4.1% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 20.5% | 14% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 21.1% | 14.1% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 22.2% | 14.2% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 12.1% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 16.2% | 10.8% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Pizzo in?
Pizzo is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Pizzo is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 8.3% of the territory of Pizzo has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 2.3% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Pizzo ranks 7th of 50 municipalities in the province of Vibo Valentia.
How much of Pizzo is in flood scenario P2?
21.1% of the territory of Pizzo is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 12.1% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Pizzo ranks 5th of 50 municipalities in the province of Vibo Valentia.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maierato | 1 | 0.9% | 15% |
| Francavilla Angitola | 1 | 0.1% | 8.1% |
| Sant’Onofrio | 1 | 0.8% | 14.3% |
| Filogaso | 1 | 0% | 16.7% |
| Monterosso Calabro | 1 | 1.6% | 12.1% |
| Polia | 1 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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