Buying a home in San Gimignano
7,487 residents at the 2021 census, 4,595 buildings and 138.6 km² of territory, Toscana.
San Gimignano is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 18.7% of the territory of San Gimignano has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 8.4% of the residents. 2.7% of the territory of San Gimignano is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 7.1% of the residents.
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San Gimignano compared
| ISPRA indicator | San Gimignano | SI | Toscana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 7.5% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 11.2% | 14.1% | 16.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0.6% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 8.4% | 5.2% | 5% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 4.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.9% | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 2.7% | 8.9% | 12.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 6% | 15.8% | 21.2% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 7.1% | 5.1% | 25.6% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 4.7% | 4.8% | 22.2% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is San Gimignano in?
San Gimignano is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of San Gimignano is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 18.7% of the territory of San Gimignano has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 8.4% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, San Gimignano ranks 12th of 35 municipalities in the province of Siena.
How much of San Gimignano is in flood scenario P2?
2.7% of the territory of San Gimignano is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 7.1% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, San Gimignano ranks 22nd of 35 municipalities in the province of Siena.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambassi Terme | 3 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Poggibonsi | 3 | 10.3% | 7.1% |
| Certaldo | 3 | 41.8% | 7.1% |
| Colle di Val d’Elsa | 3 | 10.2% | 0.3% |
| Barberino Tavarnelle | 3 | 34.2% | 2.3% |
| Volterra | 3 | 20.2% | 5.6% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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