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Alia, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Alia is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 3,504. Elevation: 2,382 ft (726 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,504 Population 143/sq mi density
2,382 ft Elevation 726 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,095 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
$14,095 median income, 15.4% unemployment

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About Alia

Alia

Alia is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, on the Italian island of Sicily. It is known for the Grotte Della Gurfa, or Gurfa Caves Urban Reserve.

People

Population3,504
Density143/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,095
Unemployment15.4%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation2,382 ft (726 m)
Population3,504
Population Density143 / sq mi
Elevation2,382 ft (726 m)
Coordinates37.7787°, 13.7139°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (743 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$14,095

About Alia

Alia is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 3,504. The city sits at an elevation of 2,382 feet (726 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Alia is $14,095, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 263 business establishments.

Income: Alia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,095
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)263

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 335 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,382 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above Italy avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,382 ft (726 m)
Area24.5 sq mi (63.4 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates37.7787°N, 13.7139°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

941 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 67 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 126 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 73 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 98 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 139 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 77 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 21 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 100 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 50 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 97 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 37 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 143 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 145 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 116 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 116 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 79 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 145 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 12 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 77 km
Oct 18, 2001 Sicily, Italy M4.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

9 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 54,000 136 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 130 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 126 km
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 149 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake - 250 49 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 116 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 16,000 128 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical - - 114 km
963 SICILY Earthquake - - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 113 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 117 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 130 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 133 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 152 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 173 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
February 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Alia has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Alia

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria Luigi Pirandello - - - -
Scuola Secondaria di primo grado Orestano - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alia

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rai Radio 1 news, public radio MP3 256 kbps
Rai Radio 3 classical, culture MP3 320 kbps
Rai Radio 2 public radio, rai MP3 256 kbps
Radio Margherita - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Gemini - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio RF101 top 40 AAC+ 256 kbps
Radio Vela adult contemporary, agrigento MP3 128 kbps
RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amore - MP3
Prima Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Studio 104 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Archivio Storico - Pinacoteca
Centro Polifunzionale Giovanni Paolo Secondo
Centro Polifunzionale Giovanni Paolo Secondo
Museo Archeologico
Museo archivio per la fotografia della Sicilia e del Mediterraneo
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Don Giuseppe Guarnieri
Museo civico Filippo Meli
Museo del Grano
Museo del Mastro di Campo
Museo del motorismo siciliano e della Targa Florio
Museo dell'emigrazione
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo Etno-Antropologico Giovanna Bellomo
Museo Etnoantropologico
Museo Etnografico
Museo Lorenzo Reina
Museo Pirro Marconi
Museo Targa Florio
Museo Targa Florio
My Way Museum

Libraries in Alia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Alia0.0
Biblioteca Liciniana0.0

Farmers Markets in Alia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino del Venerdì

Hotels in Alia

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Lago Verde
Villa Dafne
Villa Dafne Azienda Agrituristica

Restaurants in Alia

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Villa Dafne
Villa Dafne Azienda Agrituristica

Cafes in Alia

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Perrone

Train Stations in Alia

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marcatobianco

Gas Stations in Alia

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stazione di Servizio IP

Stadiums & Teams in Alia

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Airports Near Alia

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Falcone–Borsellino AirportPMOLarge Airport
Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport-Medium Airport
Albatros Airfield-Small Airport
Aquila Solitaria Airfield-Small Airport
AvioSciacca Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Agrigento-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Airone-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
Priolo Airfield-Small Airport
Trike Team Cormorano-Small Airport
Vicari Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Alia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alia

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Assunta
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di Sant'Anna
Chiesa di Santa Rosalia
Chiesa di Santa Rosalia "La Piccola"
Santuario di Santa Maria delle Grazie

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 Alia

What is the population of Alia?

Alia has a population of 3,504 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 143 people per square mile, spread across 24.5 square miles.

Is Alia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,095, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Alia?

Alia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in Alia?

The job market in Alia faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 263 business establishments in the area.

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