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Living in Centola

Centola is a city in Italy. At the start of 2026, the foreign population was 368. The city covers 47.85 km², with a population density of 104.9 people per km² at the start of 2026.

Which Italy-wide rules apply when you move to Centola?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in ItalyNational rates and thresholds that apply in Centola.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Centola?

Average net cold rent is 3.4 EUR/m² per month (2025-S2), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

  • Average net rent (nettokalt): 3.4 EUR/m²/month · Collected source1

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Centola yet.

Net rent across major citiesCentola highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Centola highlighted€30.00Milano€17.15Rome€9.10Napolinet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings6,589 dwellings31 Dec 2021Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,347 dwellings31 Dec 2021Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)4Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)3.4 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2025Collected source1Official · municipality zone median

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 204 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 3.4 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: 2025-S2

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Centola?

The unemployment rate is about 13.9 % (2023).

  • Unemployment rate: 13.88 % · Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)10
Unemployment across cities in ItalyUnemployment in Centola is 13.9%. Of 2,385 cities with data, 1,023 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Italy per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2155 cities: 2% to under 4%1552–41023 cities: 4% to under 6%10234–6316 cities: 6% to under 8%3166–8232 cities: 8% to under 10%2328–10335 cities: 10% to under 12%33510–12189 cities: 12% to under 14%18912–14Centola 13.9%85 cities: 14% to under 16%8514–1621 cities: 16% to under 18%2116–1814 cities: 18% to under 20%1418–203 cities: 20% to under 22%320–222 cities: 22% to under 24%222–241 city: 24% to under 26%124–26

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
People in employment1,492 people31 Dec 2021Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)5Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,379 EUR/month31 Dec 2024servizi2.inps.it16Official
Unemployment rate13.88 %country median 6.0%31 Dec 2023Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT)10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Centola. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Centri per l'impiego — Public employment service

Italian public employment services / regional employment centres

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Centola. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Centola. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

CPIA public Italian-language and orientation courses for foreign adults — State Language Course

Italian public adult-education system — Centri Provinciali per l'Istruzione degli Adulti

For foreign adults, people seeking Italian language and culture courses.

ItalianCEFR A2In Personvaries
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L.O.R.R. — Language, Orientation, Recognition and Networks with CPIA — Job-related language course

Italian Ministry of Labour and Social Policies / FAMI 2021-2027 programme

For third-country nationals, vulnerable migrants, unaccompanied minors.

ItalianIn Person, Onlinenot_published
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Centola.

Cities of a similar size in Italy

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Italy cities
Varallo Pombia4,962 residentsMassa di Somma4,965 residentsLagonegro4,958 residentsTerlano4,969 residentsSant'Angelo Romano4,980 residentsPontirolo Nuovo4,981 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Centola?

The published population was 4,963 people in 2025. Source: ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 20258

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Centola residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.6%Foreign residents 7.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents787.3 cars/1000 residents31 Dec 2023IstatData / ACI Pubblico registro automobilistico9Official
City area47.85 km²2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.14Official
Foreign residents368 people1 Jan 2026Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.13Official
Population density104.9 people/km²1 Jan 2026Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage.15Official
Population Female2,403 people31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)2Official
Population Male2,560 people31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)2Official
Population4,963 people1 Jan 2025ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 20258Official
Population over time8 published observations, 2018–2025
Population in Centola by year, residents4,9544,9895,0245,05920182020202220254,963residents

Population fell 1.8% between 2018 and 2025, from 5,052 to 4,963.

International community in Centola

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Resident population in Italy at 1 January 2025; source-native country dimension; total sex · 2025-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Derived source total (sum of all published country rows)4,963100.0%
Italia4,50590.8%
Romania881.8%
Venezuela571.1%
Ucraina320.6%
Germania250.5%
Bangladesh230.5%
Francia190.4%
Polonia190.4%
Svizzera180.4%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Marocco180.4%
Pakistan150.3%
Mali120.2%
Ghana110.2%
Nigeria90.2%
Uruguay90.2%
Regno Unito80.2%
Costa d'Avorio70.1%
Egitto70.1%
Brasile70.1%
Federazione russa60.1%
Moldova60.1%
Burkina Faso50.1%
Guinea50.1%
Senegal50.1%
Cuba50.1%
Belgio30.1%
Portogallo30.1%
Repubblica ceca30.1%
India30.1%
Camerun30.1%
Gambia30.1%
Stati Uniti d'America30.1%
Bulgaria20.0%
Croazia20.0%
Somalia20.0%
Argentina20.0%
Bolivia20.0%
Perù20.0%
Albania10.0%
Grecia10.0%
Paesi Bassi10.0%
Spagna10.0%
Armenia10.0%
Madagascar10.0%
Niger10.0%
Tunisia10.0%
Repubblica Dominicana10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source12

Citizenship

Resident population in Italy at 1 January 2025; source-native country dimension; total sex · 2025-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Derived source total (sum of all published country rows)4,963100.0%
Italia4,66293.9%
Romania901.8%
Ucraina300.6%
Marocco250.5%
Bangladesh230.5%
Polonia130.3%
Pakistan130.3%
Ghana120.2%
Mali120.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Nigeria100.2%
Costa d'Avorio70.1%
Egitto70.1%
Venezuela70.1%
Moldova60.1%
Burkina Faso50.1%
Guinea50.1%
Germania40.1%
Regno Unito40.1%
Senegal40.1%
Cuba40.1%
Federazione russa30.1%
Camerun30.1%
Gambia30.1%
Portogallo20.0%
Albania10.0%
Bulgaria10.0%
Francia10.0%
Paesi Bassi10.0%
India10.0%
Madagascar10.0%
Niger10.0%
Tunisia10.0%
Brasile10.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source11

Is Centola a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker42%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 31–53%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–60%
Student47%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Family42%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 30–54%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents368 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total.
Population4,963 people1 Jan 2025Official source · ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 2025
Average net rent (nettokalt)3.4 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2025Official source · Collected source
Dwellings6,589 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)
People in employment1,492 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)
Median gross salary (regional)1,379 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · servizi2.inps.it
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct6.06 %31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)6Official
Households2,415 households31 Dec 2024Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics)7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Centola when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Centola?

The published population was 4,963 people in 2025. Source: ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 2025.

How much does it cost to rent in Centola?

Average net cold rent is 3.4 EUR/m² per month (2025-S2), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 238 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Collected source.

What is the unemployment rate in Centola?

The unemployment rate is about 13.9 % (2023). Source: Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT).

What is the typical salary around Centola?

The median gross salary is 1,379 EUR/month. Source: servizi2.inps.it.

How many foreign residents live in Centola?

368 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total..

Is Centola a good place to live?

Centola may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Derived source total (sum of all published country rows) live in Centola?

The official country of birth distribution records 4,963 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2025-01-01. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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Sources

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  1. Collected source www1.agenziaentrate.gov.it · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) istat.it · checked 2026-08-07
  3. Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) esploradati.istat.it · checked 2026-08-07
  4. Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) esploradati.istat.it · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) esploradati.istat.it · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) istat.it · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) esploradati.istat.it · checked 2026-08-07
  8. ISTAT municipality population and citizenship tables 2025 demo.istat.it · checked 2026-07-26
  9. IstatData / ACI Pubblico registro automobilistico istat.it · checked 2026-08-08
  10. Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (ISTAT) istat.it · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (Istat), Italy citizenship distribution demo.istat.it · checked 2026-08-28
  2. Istituto Nazionale di Statistica (Istat), Italy country_of_birth distribution demo.istat.it · checked 2026-08-28
  3. Official ISTAT STRASA estimate of resident foreign population by municipality at 1 January 2026; Età=999 is the total. demo.istat.it · checked 2026-07-15
  4. Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage. situas-servizi.istat.it · checked 2026-07-15
  5. Official SITUAS report 74 (Comuni - Dimensione): exact municipality surface in km2, with annual area vintage. demo.istat.it · checked 2026-07-15
  6. servizi2.inps.it servizi2.inps.it · checked 2026-08-27

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