Info Sheet
| Name | Lagonegro |
|---|---|
| Province | Potenza |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Population | 5.057 |
| Density | 45pp/km² pp/km² |
| Altitude | 666m m |
| Climate Zone | E |
About Lagonegro
Lagonegro is a municipality of 5.057 inhabitants located in the Potenza province in the Italian region of Basilicata in Southern Italy.
It has a population density of 45pp/km² people per km² and an altitude of 666m metres above the sea level.
Lagonegro accounts for about 1.39% of the total population in the province of Potenza and about 0.00839% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Lagonegro
Lagonegro is a town located in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region, about 150 km southeast of Potenza. Lagonegro is an important tourist center due to its proximity to the Pollino National Park.Lagonegro has a long history, with traces of human settlement dating back to the Paleolithic era. During the Middle Ages, the town was part of the Principality of Salerno and later came under the rule of various noble families. Today, Lagonegro is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities in the nearby Pollino National Park.
Climate
Lagonegro is classified as a Climate Zone E, which means it is a fairly chill town. The local climate is characterized by long and cold winters with frequent snowfall in mountaineous areas, and somewhat warm and dry summers.
The province of Potenza experiences on average 35.49 days of hot temperatures (over 30°C) and 17.01 cold temperature days (<5°C) per year.
Precipitation in the form of rain or snow occurs around 81.60 days per year. Fog is rarely an issue, with little to no foggy days throughout the year.
The municipality of Lagonegro enjoys approximately 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. This means that the town experiences an average of 296.06 sunny days in a year.
