Buying a home in Volpedo
1,157 residents at the 2021 census, 1,104 buildings and 10.5 km² of territory, Piemonte.
Volpedo is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 3.8% of the territory of Volpedo has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.7% of the residents. 4.6% of the territory of Volpedo is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 5.9% of the residents.
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Volpedo compared
| ISPRA indicator | Volpedo | AL | Piemonte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 1.3% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0.8% | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 1.6% | 9.2% | 5.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 4.6% | 11.9% | 8.3% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 4.7% | 19.5% | 13% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 5.9% | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 6.1% | 4% | 5.8% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Volpedo in?
Volpedo is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Volpedo is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 3.8% of the territory of Volpedo has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0.7% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Volpedo ranks 86th of 187 municipalities in the province of Alessandria.
How much of Volpedo is in flood scenario P2?
4.6% of the territory of Volpedo is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 5.9% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Volpedo ranks 110th of 187 municipalities in the province of Alessandria.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monleale | 3 | 12% | 2.8% |
| Volpeglino | 3 | 2.1% | 6.2% |
| Pozzol Groppo | 3 | 25.2% | 0.3% |
| Berzano di Tortona | 3 | 6.2% | 0% |
| Casalnoceto | 3 | 1.8% | 6.2% |
| Montemarzino | 3 | 9% | 2.4% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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