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Balestrate, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Balestrate is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 5,916. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

1.9 /5.0
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5,916 Population 1,200/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
19.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,121 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
$15,121 median income, 15.4% unemployment

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About Balestrate

Balestrate

Balestrate is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in the Italian region Sicily, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Palermo. As of 31 July 2015, it had a population of 6,505 and an area of 3.9 square kilometres (1.5 mi2).

People

Population5,916
Density1,200/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,121
Unemployment15.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population5,916
Population Density1,200 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates38.0513°, 13.0072°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation19.8 inches (502 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,121

About Balestrate

Balestrate is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 5,916. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Balestrate is $15,121, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 444 business establishments.

Income: Balestrate vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,121
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)444

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Balestrate

Balestrate has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 849 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 106.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 73.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 63.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 70.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 95.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 120.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 137.8
Balestrate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density1,200/sq mi
Coordinates38.0513°N, 13.0072°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

657 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 71 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 74 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 129 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 89 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 69 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 40 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 106 km
Dec 30, 1999 57 km NW of Favignana, Italy M4.9 104 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 105 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 84 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 111 km
Aug 26, 2025 72 km WNW of Favignana, Italy M4.8 124 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 78 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 143 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 51 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 77 km
Mar 30, 2000 66 km NE of Ustica, Italy M4.5 134 km
Feb 20, 2023 62 km WNW of Leni, Italy M4.5 124 km
Jun 21, 1998 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.5 51 km
Sep 20, 2002 Sicily, Italy M4.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 81 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 31 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 109 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 167 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 175 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 175 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 178 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
February 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in

Balestrate has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Balestrate

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo Rettore Filippo Evola - plesso Aldo Moro
Istituto Comprensivo Rettore Filippo Evola
Istituto Comprensivo Rettore Filippo Evola - plesso Professor Domenico Tuzzo
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Radio Stations near Balestrate

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Margherita MP3 320 kbps
Zak Radio Sicilia mixed music, mixed programming MP3 96 kbps
Radio Cuore Trapani pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Planet Music top 40 MP3 128 kbps
RCV RADIO NETWORK MP3 192 kbps
Radio 102 classic hits, hits MP3 320 kbps
Radiolina Trapani classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Studio 104 pop, rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Balestrate

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barriques Museum
Basilica di Maria Santissima Assunta
Belice/Epicentro della Memoria Viva
Casa Memoria Peppino e Felicia Impastato
Catacomba di Villagrazia di Carini
centro polifunzionale
MAC - Museo Arte Contemporanea "Ludovico Corrao"
Mostra di Cimeli del Risorgimento
Museo Antiquarium Case D’Alia
Museo Civico
Museo Civico
Museo d'arte sacra Basilica Santa Maria Assunta
Museo degli Argenti e dei Paramenti Sacri
Museo degli Strumenti Musicali Multietnici
Museo del Granaio Al Baglio Di Stefano
Museo del Mare
Museo del Pane Rituale
Museo dell'Acqua e dei Mulini ad Acqua
Museo dell'Intreccio
Museo della Civiltà Contadina "Pietro Minaudo"
Museo della Manna
Museo delle Attività Marinare
Museo delle Trame Mediterranee
Museo di Camporeale
Museo di Gibellina - Francesco Venezia, Palazzo Di Lorenzo
Museo Etnico, Agricolo, Pastorale e Artigianale
Museo Etno-Antropologico Annalisa Buccellato
Museo Etnoantropologico del Lavoro Contadino
Museo Naturalistico
Museo regionale di Terrasini
Museo stazione 23 maggio - MuST23
Segesta Archaeological Park

Libraries in Balestrate

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca ''Claudio Catalfio''0.0
Biblioteca "Padre Maurizio Damiani" del Convento dei Padri Cappuccini0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Calatafimi Segesta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Multimediale “Barbara Rizzo, Giuseppe e Salvatore Asta” di Castellammare del Golfo0.0
Biblioteca comunale Sebastiano Bagolino0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Simone Corleo0.0
Biblioteca Empedocle0.0
Biblioteca Liceo Statale Francesco D'Aguirre0.0

Farmers Markets in Balestrate

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piazza Nettuno

Hotels in Balestrate

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marina Holiday Resort & Spa
Residence Eloisa
Residence Villaggio Petruso

Restaurants in Balestrate

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Falconia
Case Ragona
Cavallino Bianco
Eccellenze Siciliane
Eo Winebar
Frutti di Mare da Giovanni
La Balestra
La Buona Forchetta
La Piazzetta
Onda azzurra
Pizzeria Ciro
Siculish
Squalo
Sunshine

Cafes in Balestrate

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bacco's Risto Pub
Baia Le Grotte
Blue Sky
Caffè del Golfo
La Dolce Vita
Nuovo Bar Paradise
Paziente

Castles in Balestrate

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Calatubo

Zoos in Balestrate

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fattoria Manostalla - Villa Chiarelli

Train Stations in Balestrate

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balestrate

Gas Stations in Balestrate

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Esso
RP Petroli

Stadiums & Teams in Balestrate

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Balestrate

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Falcone–Borsellino AirportPMOLarge Airport
Palermo-Boccadifalco AirportMedium Airport
Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-BirgiTPSMedium Airport
AvioSciacca AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie BovarellaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC)Small Airport
Aviosuperficie TerranovaSmall Airport
Valbelice AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicari AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Balestrate

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Balestrate

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balestrate

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Madre Sant'Anna
Santuario Madonna del Ponte

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 Balestrate

What is the population of Balestrate?

Balestrate has a population of 5,916 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 1,200 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

Is Balestrate expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,121, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Balestrate?

Balestrate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches.

How is the job market in Balestrate?

The job market in Balestrate faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 444 business establishments in the area.

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