Casamicciola Terme is a town and comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the region of Campania in southern Italy, located in the northern part of the island of Ischia. It has 7,361 inhabitants.
Casamicciola Terme borders the municipalities of Barano d'Ischia, Forio, Ischia, Lacco Ameno, and Serrara Fontana.
History
In 1883, an earthquake struck the northern part of Ischia. Despite the moderate magnitude of 4.2–5.5, many buildings in the across the island were totally destroyed. The city was heavily damaged—many homes and businesses were demolished. At least 2,313 people were killed—1,784 people died in the city alone.
On 21 August 2017 was hit by a 4.3 magnitude earthquake, killing two people wounding 42 more, and causing damage to some houses. On 26 November 2022 strong rainfall led to a landslide killing of 12 lives and left over 200 people homeless. The severe landslide caused the destruction or damage of numerous buildings in Casamicciola.
Demographics As of 2026, the population is 7,361, of which 48.9% are male, and 51.1% are female. Minors make up 14.0% of the population, and seniors make up 24.0%.
Immigration As of 2025, immigrants make up 7.0% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Ukraine, the Dominican Republic, Germany, Romania, and Tunisia.
Main sights Church of Sant'Antonio al Mortito
Notable people The Swiss-born physician Jacques Etienne Chevalley de Rivaz who had a famous sanatorium in Casamicciola and lived there from 1830 until his death in 1863. He was made an honorary citizen of Casamicciola in 1837 for his work in halting a cholera outbreak in nearby Forio.De Renzi, Salvatore (May 2013). "Ricorre il 1° dicembre 2013 il 150° anniversario della morte del dottor Jacques Etienne Chevalley de Rivaz". La Rassegna d'Ischia, pp. 50–53 (in Italian)
References
External links
Official website