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6,418 residents at the 2021 census, 2,109 buildings and 23.6 km² of territory, Calabria.
Praia a Mare is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.7% of the territory of Praia a Mare has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.5% of the residents. 12% of the territory of Praia a Mare is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 22.5% of the residents.
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Praia a Mare compared
| ISPRA indicator | Praia a Mare | CS | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0% | 1% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.5% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 11.8% | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 12% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 12.2% | 15.7% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 22.5% | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 19.6% | 10.4% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Praia a Mare in?
Praia a Mare is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Praia a Mare is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0.7% of the territory of Praia a Mare has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.5% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Praia a Mare ranks 104th of 150 municipalities in the province of Cosenza.
How much of Praia a Mare is in flood scenario P2?
12% of the territory of Praia a Mare is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 22.5% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Praia a Mare ranks 100th of 150 municipalities in the province of Cosenza.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aieta | 2 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| San Nicola Arcella | 2 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Tortora | 2 | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| Papasidero | 2 | 0.9% | 11.3% |
| Santa Domenica Talao | 2 | 0.4% | 13.6% |
| Scalea | 2 | 1.2% | 23.9% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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