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Barrafranca, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Barrafranca is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 13,397. Elevation: 1,476 ft (450 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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13,397 Population 537/sq mi density
1,476 ft Elevation 450 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
19.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,283 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$14,283 median income, 14.4% unemployment

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People

Population13,397
Density537/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,283
Unemployment14.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Population13,397
Population Density537 / sq mi
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Coordinates37.3785°, 14.2027°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation19.1 inches (484 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,283

About Barrafranca

Barrafranca is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 13,397. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet (450 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Barrafranca is $14,283, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,005 business establishments.

Income: Barrafranca vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,283
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.4%
300% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,005

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Barrafranca

Barrafranca has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 437 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.3°C / 45°F -1.3° / 17.2° 32.0
Feb 8.5°C / 47°F -1.1° / 19.3° 35.4
Mar 10.2°C / 50°F 1° / 22.9° 42.4
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 2.5° / 27.8° 20.5
May 18.6°C / 65°F 7.4° / 32.6° 42.5
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 12.6° / 40.9° 4.7
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 17.1° / 42.7° 5.3
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 17.5° / 41.6° 12.4
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 13.3° / 36.1° 40.6
Oct 18.7°C / 66°F 10.2° / 30.9° 68.8
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 4.7° / 24.7° 95.6
Dec 9.7°C / 49°F 2° / 19.2° 36.9
Barrafranca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Area24.9 sq mi (64.6 km²)
Population Density537/sq mi
Coordinates37.3785°N, 14.2027°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

898 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.2 on Feb 7, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 120 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 110 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 137 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 126 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 124 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 149 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 131 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 68 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 48 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 137 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 38 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 62 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 111 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 144 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 58 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 129 km
Oct 18, 2001 Sicily, Italy M4.6 146 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 72 km
Apr 15, 2022 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.6 138 km
Aug 16, 2010 6 km S of Pianoconte, Italy M4.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 150 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 77 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 132 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 110 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 86 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 111 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 99 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 16,000 74 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical 81 km
963 SICILY Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 81 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 132 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 137 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 139 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 159 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Barrafranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 47°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Barrafranca

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo San Giovanni Bosco
Istituto Professionale G. Magno
Liceo Giovanni Falcone
Scuola primaria Europa
Istituto comprensivo Europa
Istituto di istruzione superiore Giovanni Falcone
Scuola primaria "Leonardo Sciascia"
Scuola Istituto Comprensivo San Giovanni Bosco - Plesso Gino Novelli
Istituto Comprensivo San Giovanni Bosco - Plesso Don Milani
Scuola secondaria di primo grado Giovanni Verga
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Radio Stations near Barrafranca

9 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 Comunità Nuova pop MP3
Radio RF101 top 40 AAC+ 256 kbps
RADIO GATTOPARDO MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vela adult contemporary, agrigento MP3 128 kbps
RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amore MP3

Museums in Barrafranca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium ex Carcere
Casa Museo Caripa
Casa Museo del Contadino
Mostra Permanente della Civiltà Mineraria
Museo Alessi
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Aidone
Museo Archeologico Regionale di Enna
Museo Archeologico Salvatore Lauricella
Museo bellico Belli Instrumentum
Museo Civico di Niscemi
Museo del Mito
Museo del Tombolo
Museo delle solfare di Trabia Tallarita
Museo di Palazzo Trigona della Floresta
Museo Diocesano di Piazza Armerina
Museo Etno Antropologico e dell'Emigrazione Valguarnerese
Museo Mineralogico
Palazzo Moncada
Servizio Cristiano
Treno Museo

Libraries in Barrafranca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giuseppe Zagarrio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Mario Gori0.0
Biblioteca Comunale P. Panvini0.0
Biblioteca Scarabelli0.0
Fondazione Marida Correnti0.0
Plesso B0.0

Farmers Markets in Barrafranca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marcato settimanale
Marktplatz Marketplace
Marktplatz Piazzale Fabrizio De Andrè
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato settimanale di Enna Alta
Mercato settimanale di Enna Bassa

Restaurants in Barrafranca

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ristorante Le Caprice

Cafes in Barrafranca

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chiosco Grillo

Gas Stations in Barrafranca

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enilive
Eos
Esso
Harpoil

Stadiums & Teams in Barrafranca

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Airports Near Barrafranca

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air BaseMedium Airport
Albatros AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquila Solitaria AirfieldSmall Airport
Avioclub Ereo AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AgrigentoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AironeSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie MassarottiSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e MedusaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie RamaccaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie SorvoliamoSmall Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)Small Airport
Camemi AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)Small Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro SiciliaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'OrlandoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico GelaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MaranoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MedFlySmall Airport
Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS)Small Airport
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport
Elpifly AirfieldSmall Airport
Eremo della Giubiliana AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi dei Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Priolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Trike Team CormoranoSmall Airport
Vicari AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Barrafranca

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barrafranca

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barrafranca

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Madre della Divina Grazia
Chiesa di Maria Santissima dell'Itria
Chiesa di San Benedetto (Chiusa)
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa Madre di Maria Santissima della Purificazione
Maria Santissima della Stella
Ruderi Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Santa Famiglia di Nazareth

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 Barrafranca

What is the population of Barrafranca?

Barrafranca has a population of 13,397 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 537 people per square mile, spread across 24.9 square miles.

Is Barrafranca expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,283, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Barrafranca?

Barrafranca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.1 inches.

How is the job market in Barrafranca?

The job market in Barrafranca faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,005 business establishments in the area.

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