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Acate, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Acate is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 7,919. Elevation: 653 ft (199 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
7,919 Population 123/sq mi density
653 ft Elevation 199 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$12,809 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$12,809 median income, 13.4% unemployment

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About Acate

Acate

Acate is a small town and comune in the south of Sicily, Italy, part of the province of Ragusa. It is located in the Dirillo River valley, 34 kilometres (21 mi) from Ragusa.

People

Population7,919
Density123/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$12,809
Unemployment13.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Population7,919
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Coordinates37.0232°, 14.4930°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (416 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$12,809

About Acate

Acate is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 7,919. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Acate is $12,809, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 594 business establishments.

Income: Acate vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$12,809
83% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
272% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)594

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Acate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area64.3 sq mi (166.4 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates37.0232°N, 14.4930°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

395 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 89 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 95 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 110 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 83 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 135 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 105 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 91 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 137 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 97 km
Apr 15, 2022 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.6 118 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 34 km
Dec 15, 1991 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy M4.5 88 km
Dec 16, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.5 89 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 89 km
Feb 3, 1992 80 km E of Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy M4.5 144 km
Sep 7, 1991 8 km SSE of Guidomandri Marina, Italy M4.5 140 km
Feb 14, 1999 5 km N of Oliveri, Italy M4.4 137 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 57 km
Aug 15, 2013 1 km WNW of Oliveri, Italy M4.4 132 km
Aug 15, 2013 2 km W of San Giorgio, Italy M4.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 48 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 89 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 86 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 118 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 16,000 57 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical - - 91 km
963 SICILY Earthquake - - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 92 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 159 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 159 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 168 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Acate has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Acate

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto comprensivo Capitano Biagio Puglisi - plesso Alessandro Volta - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Capitano Biagio Puglisi - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Capitano Biagio Puglisi - plesso Edmondo De Amicis - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Capitano Biagio Puglisi - plesso Carlo Addario - - - -
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Radio Stations near Acate

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Comunità Nuova pop MP3

Museums in Acate

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca-Museo Luigi Capuana
Civica Raccolta Cappello
Commissariato di Vigata
Foresteria
Galleria civica d'arte contemporanea
Galleria Luigi Sturzo
Museo Archeologico di Kamarina
Museo Archeologico Ibleo
Museo Archeologico Regionale di Gela
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Antonino Di Vita
Museo Civico di Niscemi
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
Museo Civico Italia in Africa
Museo Civico Luigi Sturzo al Carcere Borbonico
Museo d'Arte Contemporanea del Carmine - MACC
Museo del Carretto Siciliano
Museo del Costume
Museo del Costume, Museo della Cucina
Museo del Duomo
Museo dell'Olio
Museo della Cattedrale
Museo della ceramica contemporanea
Museo della Cucina Iblea
Museo Demologico Camarinense
Museo etnografico - La grotta di Don Carmelo
Museo Etnografico Padre Matteo Angelo Coniglione
Museo Etnologico Siciliano
Museo Hoffmann
Museo Regionale della Ceramica di Caltagirone

Libraries in Acate

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio di Stato0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Mario Gori0.0
Biblioteca Emanuele Taranto0.0
Biblioteca Giovanni Casano0.0
Biblioteca Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca La Rocca0.0
Centro Studi "F. Rossitto"0.0

Farmers Markets in Acate

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marcato settimanale
Mercato del Porto
Mercato Generale
Mercato Ittico
Mercato Ittico
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo di Comiso
Mercato settimanale
Mercato settimanale di Scicli
Ortomercato di Vittoria

Hotels in Acate

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Locanda COS

Restaurants in Acate

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agriristò Cuntissa
Al pizzaiolo
La Picozza
Pizzart
Pizzeria Gnam Gnam
Pizzeria Moonlight

Cafes in Acate

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar al 305
Bar Civico 45
Bar Loris
Caffé Italia
Caffe Roma
Enilive Cafè
Opium Cafè

Monuments in Acate

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arco di San Giuseppe

Castles in Acate

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello dei Principi di Biscari

Gas Stations in Acate

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AG Petroli
Enilive
Giap
Iacono

Banks in Acate

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia
Banca di Credito Cooperativo dei Castelli e degli Iblei
Unicredit

Stadiums & Teams in Acate

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Acate

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air Base-Medium Airport
Aquila Solitaria Airfield-Small Airport
Avioclub Ereo Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperfice Eloro-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Airone-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Avola-Gallina-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Massarotti-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Ramacca-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo-Small Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)-Small Airport
Camemi Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)-Small Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro Sicilia-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico Gela-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Marano-Small Airport
Campo di Volo MedFly-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS)-Small Airport
Eagles Airfield-Small Airport
Elpifly Airfield-Small Airport
Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi dei Re Airfield-Small Airport
Priolo Airfield-Small Airport
Trike Team Cormorano-Small Airport

Post Offices in Acate

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Acate

Treatment Centers in Acate

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Medico Sociale Neuromotulesi
Centro Medico Sociale Neuromotulesi
Istituto Regina Virginum

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acate

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dei Frati Minori Cappuccini
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmelo
Chiesa delle Anime Benedette
Chiesa di San Vincenzo
Chiesa Madre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acate

What is the population of Acate?

Acate has a population of 7,919 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 64.3 square miles.

Is Acate expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,809, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Acate?

Acate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.

How is the job market in Acate?

The job market in Acate faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 594 business establishments in the area.

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