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Arcavacata, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Arcavacata is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,831. Elevation: 1,007 ft (307 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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1,831 Population 56/sq mi density
1,007 ft Elevation 307 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$23,059 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
$23,059 median income, 11.6% unemployment

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About Arcavacata

Arcavacata

Arcavacata is an Italian hamlet (frazione) of the municipality of Rende in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. Its population is 1,831.

People

Population1,831
Density56/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$23,059
Unemployment11.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Population1,831
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Coordinates39.3585°, 16.2084°
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$23,059

About Arcavacata

Arcavacata is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,831. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet (307 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 Arcavacata is $23,059, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Arcavacata vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$23,059
69% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Arcavacata

Arcavacata has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.2°C), the coldest is Feb (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -1.9° / 2.8° 141.0
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -2.5° / 2.7° 102.3
Mar 2.4°C / 36°F -0.4° / 5.2° 108.3
Apr 5.2°C / 41°F 2° / 8.5° 84.6
May 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.8° 66.0
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 10.4° / 17.9° 39.4
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.4° 30.2
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21° 22.6
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.8° 78.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.7° / 12.6° 96.5
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.5° 146.0
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -0.8° / 3.4° 156.9
Arcavacata 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 1,007 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

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area32.7 sq mi (84.6 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates39.3585°N, 16.2084°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above Italy avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 97 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 78 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 95 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 66 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 60 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 73 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 74 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 107 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 60 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 140 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 47 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 77 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 72 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 53 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 87 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 127 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 117 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 83 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 3 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 101 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 1,500 136 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 143 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 107 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 104 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 107 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 107 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 78 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 107 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 107 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 107 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 107 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 107 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 107 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 107 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 107 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 137 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 11 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 43 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 117 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 107 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 127 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 147 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 151 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 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Arcavacata has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Arcavacata

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
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 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

Museums in Arcavacata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca Museo A.Longo
Casa della Cultura
Casa delle Culture
Casa Museo
Filanda Gaudio- Museo della seta
Galleria Nazionale di Cosenza
MACA (Museo Civico di Arte Contemporanea Silvio Vigliaturo)
Museo all'Aperto Bilotti
Museo all'aperto-Ass. Culturale Progetto Paterno
Museo antropologico
Museo Archeologico della città di Paola
Museo Attilio e Elena Giulani Onlus
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Palazzo Zagarese
Museo Consentia Itinera
Museo d'arte sacra
Museo dei Brettii e degli Enotri
Museo del "Palio del Principe"
Museo del Fumetto
Museo del fungo liofilizzato
Museo del Presente
Museo del Rame e degli Antichi mestieri - sede di Dipignano
Museo del Rame e degli Antichi Mestieri - Sede di Tessano
Museo del Santuario di Sant'Umile
Museo dell’Arte dell’Otto e Novecento
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina del Savuto
Museo delle Arti e dei Mestieri
Museo delle rimembranze
Museo di arte e della civiltà contadina
Museo di arte sacra San Giuseppe
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Museo Etnografico
Museo etnografico
Museo Interattivo di Archeologia Informatica
Museo KOLBE della comunicazione
Museo Permanente Beato Angelo
Museo Valdese
Palazzo Bugliari sede del Museo del Costume Albanese
Piccolo Museo della civiltà contadina Tenuta Bocchineri
Sala Museale Osvaldo Iorio

Libraries in Arcavacata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio storico diocesano0.0
Biblioteca "Guglielmo Crucitti"0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica «A. Masci»0.0
Biblioteca Civica Quattromiglia0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca dell'Area della ricerca di Cosenza del CNR0.0
Biblioteca di Area tecnico-scientifica. BATS.0.0
Biblioteca di Area umanistica Francesco Ernesto Fagiani. BAU.0.0
Biblioteca interdipartimentale di scienze economiche e sociali Ezio Tarantelli.0.0
Biblioteca Nazionale di Cosenza0.0
Biblioteca vescovile Bonaventura Sculco0.0

Farmers Markets in Arcavacata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Campagna Amica
Mercato
Mercato Acri (CS)

Hotels in Arcavacata

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Residenza Socrates

Restaurants in Arcavacata

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cubo 47
Cubo Restaurant Cafè
Le Casette di Zio Rocco
Mensa Martensson - La Cascina
Mensa Vermicelli - La Cascina

Cafes in Arcavacata

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Centro Residenziale
Bar Martensson - La Cascina
Bar Valentine

Theatres in Arcavacata

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro UniCal
TAU Teatro Auditorium Unical

Stadiums & Teams in Arcavacata

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Arcavacata

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Arcavacata

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Treatment Centers in Arcavacata

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Biolife
Borgo dei Mastri
Centro di Riabilitazione Misasi
Centro di Riabilitazione Santa Chiara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arcavacata

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parrocchia Universitaria San Paolo Apostolo

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 Arcavacata

What is the population of Arcavacata?

Arcavacata has a population of 1,831 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 32.7 square miles.

Is Arcavacata expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,059, 69% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Arcavacata?

Arcavacata 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 Arcavacata?

The job market in Arcavacata faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

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