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Basicò, Italy
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Basicò is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 583. Elevation: 1,706 ft (520 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 583 |
| Population Density | 79 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0608°, 15.0626° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 37.2 inches (94 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $14,042 |
About Basicò
Basicò is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 583. The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet (520 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Basicò vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $14,042 |
| 81% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.9% |
| 342% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 44 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0608°N, 15.0626°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 53 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 47 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 103 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 82 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 82 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 39 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 82 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 111 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 82 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 82 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 82 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 82 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 82 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 91 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 82 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 82 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 84 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 52 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 35 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 39 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 49 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 82 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Basicò has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in Basicò
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola primaria di Basicò | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Basicò
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Flash | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Etna Espresso | acireale, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Taormina | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stereo Sant'Agata | pop, sant'agata di militello | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Dimensione Radio | milazzo, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Milazzo | adult contemporary, milazzo | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioReload.it | contemporary, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 5 | atessa, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Empire | furci siculo, news | MP3 | |
| Radio Splash | dance, milazzo | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Basicò
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquarium Archeologico | ||||
| Antiquarium Comunale | ||||
| Antiquarium della Villa Romana di Patti Marina | ||||
| Antiquarium Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Collezione Giovani Panarello | ||||
| Galleria Normanna | ||||
| MuMa | ||||
| Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Museo archeologico "Santi Furnari" | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Giardini Naxos | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Paolo Vagliasindi | ||||
| Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali Angelo Priolo | ||||
| Museo civico Salvo Nibali | ||||
| Museo comunale | ||||
| Museo dei SS. Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò | ||||
| Museo dei Vangeli | ||||
| Museo dell' Emigrazione | ||||
| Museo delle Ceramiche Pattesi | ||||
| Museo di Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo di Scultura all'Aperto | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Epicentro | ||||
| Museo Etno-fotografico "Franchina Letizia" | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico e Naturalistico "Domenico Ryolo" | ||||
| Museo etnostorico "Nello Cassata" | ||||
| Museo naturalistico Villa Caronia | ||||
| Museo siciliano del viaggio | ||||
| Palazzo Corvaja | ||||
| Palazzo Livoti |
Libraries in Basicò
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivio Storico Capitolare “Arca Magna” | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivio Storico Diocesano | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibbioteca comunale Oasi | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibilioteca comunale Famiglia Nobile Ceraolo Pisani | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Aldo G. Genta" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Helle Busacca" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Antonino Gullo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Durante | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Divus Thomas del Seminario Vescovile | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Parrocchiale Arc. Carmelo Apostolato | 0.0 | |||||
| L'agorà | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Basicò
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Comunale | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Maletto |
Gyms in Basicò
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Basicò
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannistrà Beer Service | ||||
| Epica |
Stadiums & Teams in Basicò
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Basicò
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | — | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | — | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Basicò
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Basicò |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Basicò
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calvario | |
| Chiesa di San Biagio | |
| Chiesa di Santa Barbara | |
| Chiesa Madre San Francesco d'Assisi |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Basicò
What is the population of Basicò?
Basicò has a population of 583 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.
Is Basicò expensive to live in?
The median household income is $14,042, 81% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Basicò?
Basicò enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 37.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Basicò?
The job market in Basicò faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.