Buying a home in Prato
195,213 residents at the 2021 census, 47,657 buildings and 97.6 km² of territory, Toscana.
Prato is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 5% of the territory of Prato has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.2% of the residents. 28.3% of the territory of Prato is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 16.4% of the residents.
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Prato compared
| ISPRA indicator | Prato | PO | Toscana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 16.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.2% | 1% | 5% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.6% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 22.1% | 7.5% | 6.2% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 28.3% | 11% | 12.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 71.8% | 23.9% | 21.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 16.4% | 19.4% | 25.6% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 19% | 20.6% | 22.2% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Prato in?
Prato is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Prato is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 5% of the territory of Prato has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.2% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Prato ranks 5th of 7 municipalities in the province of Prato.
How much of Prato is in flood scenario P2?
28.3% of the territory of Prato is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 16.4% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Prato ranks 1st of 7 municipalities in the province of Prato.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montemurlo | 2 | 2.3% | 18.9% |
| Campi Bisenzio | 3 | 0% | 66.5% |
| Agliana | 3 | 0% | 99.9% |
| Vaiano | 2 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Poggio a Caiano | 3 | 1.1% | 28.2% |
| Montale | 2 | 6.2% | 12.6% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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