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Acquappesa, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Acquappesa is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 377. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
377 Population 22/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,104 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
$16,104 median income, 14.1% unemployment

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People

Population377
Density22/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,104
Unemployment14.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population377
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates39.4957°, 15.9542°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$16,104

About Acquappesa

Acquappesa is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 377. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Acquappesa is $16,104, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Acquappesa vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,104
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.1%
292% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Acquappesa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 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 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates39.4957°N, 15.9542°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above Italy avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

711 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 143 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 83 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 60 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 78 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 148 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 43 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 80 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 54 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 101 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 38 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 134 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 70 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 69 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 138 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 51 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 45 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 61 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 80 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 111 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 16.0 m (52 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Eruption + Earthquake 16.0 m 1,500 145 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 101 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 98 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 101 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 149 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 101 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 92 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 101 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 101 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 101 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 101 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 101 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 101 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 101 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 101 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 37 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 57 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 137 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 133 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 101 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 123 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 143 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 149 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
December 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in

Acquappesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Acquappesa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Tecnico per il Turismo
Istituto scolastico Kennedy
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Radio Stations near Acquappesa

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Balla Balla belvedere marittimo, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 kbps
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciroma MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nord Castrovillari castrovillari, news MP3 128 kbps
SMC Radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Acquappesa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa della Cultura
Casa Museo
Filanda Gaudio- Museo della seta
MAGB - Museo Arti Gusto Buonvicino
Moliterno - Museo enologico e raccolta demologica
Museo Archeologico della città di Paola
Museo Civico
Museo Civico di Santa Maria della Consolazione di Altomonte
Museo Civico Etnografico di Grisolia
Museo Civico Palazzo Zagarese
Museo Dac
Museo dei Brettii e del Mare di Cetraro
Museo del Cedro
Museo del peperoncino
Museo del Peperoncino
Museo dell’Arte dell’Otto e Novecento
Museo della Chiesa Della Ss.Trinità
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della cultura contadina ed artigiana
Museo Franco Azzinari
Museo storico della Salina
Museo Valdese
Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana
Sala Museale Osvaldo Iorio

Libraries in Acquappesa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alberto Straticò0.0

Restaurants in Acquappesa

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acquadimare
il Caicco
La Roanda
La Sosta
Pit Stop
Zio Enzo

Gas Stations in Acquappesa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #1772868225

Airports Near Acquappesa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Acquappesa

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro di Riabilitazione Santa Chiara
Don Milani Lungro

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acquappesa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa Cristiana Evangelica Pentecostale
Chiesa di Santa Teresa in Fiamme

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 Acquappesa

What is the population of Acquappesa?

Acquappesa has a population of 377 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.

Is Acquappesa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,104, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Acquappesa?

Acquappesa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Acquappesa?

The job market in Acquappesa faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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