Melpignano
City in Apulia, Italy
Overview
Melpignano is a small and charming town in Apulia, southern Italy, known for its cultural traditions and beautiful stone architecture. The town is famous for hosting the annual Notte della Taranta folk festival, drawing visitors from across Italy. With its tranquil olive groves and welcoming community, Melpignano provides an authentic taste of the Salento region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Italy
Region
Apulia
Population
2,296
Time Zone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.16°, 18.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,502
Local Cost
$890
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
18.5°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
0.9°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
672 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
11
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
LCC
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.