Buying a home in Scalea
11,076 residents at the 2021 census, 3,319 buildings and 22.5 km² of territory, Calabria.
Scalea is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.2% of the territory of Scalea has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 2.1% of the residents. 23.9% of the territory of Scalea is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 23.7% of the residents.
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Scalea compared
| ISPRA indicator | Scalea | CS | Calabria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.8% | 1% | 1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 2.1% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.5% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 23.2% | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 23.9% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 24.8% | 15.7% | 17.5% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 23.7% | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 20.1% | 10.4% | 12.4% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Scalea in?
Scalea is in seismic zone 2: in this zone strong earthquakes are possible.
How much of Scalea is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.2% of the territory of Scalea has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 2.1% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Scalea ranks 91st of 150 municipalities in the province of Cosenza.
How much of Scalea is in flood scenario P2?
23.9% of the territory of Scalea is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 23.7% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Scalea ranks 15th of 150 municipalities in the province of Cosenza.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Domenica Talao | 2 | 0.4% | 13.6% |
| San Nicola Arcella | 2 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Santa Maria del Cedro | 2 | 0% | 19.6% |
| Orsomarso | 2 | 1.4% | 15.4% |
| Praia a Mare | 2 | 0.7% | 12% |
| Diamante | 2 | 7.9% | 19.4% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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