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Acquaro, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Acquaro is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,559. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,559 Population 68/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,693 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$13,693 median income, 15.3% unemployment

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About Acquaro

Acquaro

Acquaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Vibo Valentia.

People

Population1,559
Density68/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,693
Unemployment15.3%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population1,559
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates38.5573°, 16.1878°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,693

About Acquaro

Acquaro is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,559. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Acquaro is $13,693, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 117 business establishments.

Income: Acquaro vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,693
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Acquaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area22.8 sq mi (59.2 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates38.5573°N, 16.1878°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

815 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 108 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 121 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 120 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 148 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 114 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 139 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 114 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 109 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 73 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 90 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 105 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 146 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 144 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 52 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 149 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 70 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 90 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 121 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 97 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 137 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 61 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 68 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 89 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 88 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 89 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 108 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 89 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 16 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m - 89 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 89 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m - 89 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m - 89 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m - 89 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 89 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 89 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 89 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 158 50 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 81 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 121 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 89 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 98 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 108 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 109 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Acquaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Acquaro

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo Acquaro - - - -
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Radio Stations near Acquaro

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gamma Gioiosa local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star 2000 - AAC+ 128 kbps
Promoradio Network adult contemporary, reggio calabria MP3 192 kbps
Radio Venere corsano, italian pop MP3
Radio Medua - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gioiosa Marina adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eco Sud molochio, pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Onda Verde music, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mille Cuori longobardi, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Acquaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fabbrica D'armi di Mongiana
MuMar - Museo dei Marmi
MuSaBa
Museo archeologico nazionale Vito Capialbi
Museo Civico
Museo contadino
Museo del Mare
Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. Scalabrini
Museo della Certosa
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana della Calabria
Museo delle arti e dei mestieri
Museo delle reali ferriere borboniche
Museo delle Varette della Settimana Santa
Museo di storia naturale di Cittanova
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra
Museo e Parco Archeologico di Medma
Museo Statale di Mileto
Museo Villaggio Grotte Zungri
MUSMIR Museo Multimediale Immersivo di Roccella Jonica
Oggetti di civiltà contadina
Pinacoteca Comunale
Polo Museale Soriano Calabro
Raccolta Massara
Valentianum

Libraries in Acquaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Calabrese0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "A. Scopelliti"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Renda0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso0.0
Biblioteca comunale Serrata0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Vibo Valentia0.0
Biblioteca dei Cappuccini0.0
Palazzo Amaduri0.0

Farmers Markets in Acquaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato tessuti e piante del lunedí
Monday Market

Gas Stations in Acquaro

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Q8

Stadiums & Teams in Acquaro

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Airports Near Acquaro

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ali Calabria Airfield-Small Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field-Small Airport
Franca Airfield-Small Airport
Il Grifo Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Acquaro

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Riabilia di Luigi Barillaro & C. Srl
Studio Alfa
Udire Soc.Coop. Sociale

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 Acquaro

What is the population of Acquaro?

Acquaro has a population of 1,559 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles.

Is Acquaro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,693, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Acquaro?

Acquaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Acquaro?

The job market in Acquaro faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 117 business establishments in the area.

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