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Biancavilla, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Biancavilla is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 23,188. Elevation: 1,690 ft (515 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
23,188 Population 323/sq mi density
1,690 ft Elevation 515 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,836 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$14,836 median income, 14.9% unemployment

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People

Population23,188
Density323/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,836
Unemployment14.9%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Population23,188
Population Density323 / sq mi
Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Coordinates37.6444°, 14.8669°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (576 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,836

About Biancavilla

Biancavilla is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 23,188. The city sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet (515 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Biancavilla is $14,836, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,739 business establishments.

Income: Biancavilla vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,836
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,739

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Biancavilla

Biancavilla has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 485 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.2°C / 50°F 4.7° / 15.8° 65.0
Feb 10.4°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.2° 44.9
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F 6.3° / 18.6° 41.7
Apr 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.4° 32.3
May 19.2°C / 67°F 12.2° / 26.2° 17.5
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31° 11.3
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 19.2° / 34.2° 8.7
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 20.2° / 34.5° 9.4
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 18.1° / 30.3° 49.4
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 14.4° / 25.9° 50.9
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 9.9° / 21° 70.8
Dec 11.7°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.9° 83.3
Biancavilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 340 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Italy avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Area71.7 sq mi (185.7 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates37.6444°N, 14.8669°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,031 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 131 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 63 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 96 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 135 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 132 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 105 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 103 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 143 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 69 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 81 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 128 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 134 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 125 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 66 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 140 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 148 km
Mar 12, 2024 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M4.7 122 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 115 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 92 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 61 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 93 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 86 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 58 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 131 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 134 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 131 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 85 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 131 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m - 131 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 131 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m - 131 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m - 131 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m - 131 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 131 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 63 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 131 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 131 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 158 115 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 24 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological - 1 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 16 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 85 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 94 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 112 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Biancavilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 48°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Biancavilla

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola dell'infanzia L'Immacolata alla Badia - - - -
Istituto comprensivo San Giovanni Bosco-Luigi Sturzo - plesso San Giovanni Bosco - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Antonio Bruno - - - -
Istituto comprensivo San Giovanni Bosco-Luigi Sturzo - plesso Guglielmo Marconi - - - -
Istituto comprensivo San Giovanni Bosco-Luigi Sturzo - plesso Luigi Sturzo - - - -
Istituto tecnico Pietro Branchina - plesso di Biancavilla - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Antonio Bruno - plesso Clara Zappalà - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Antonio Bruno - plesso Cielo Stellato - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Antonio Bruno - plesso Giovanni Verga - - - -
Scuola dell'infanzia L'Albero Azzurro - - - -
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Radio Stations near Biancavilla

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Antenna Uno classic hits, latino MP3 192 kbps
Radio Flash adult contemporary, pop MP3
RSC Radio Studio Centrale pop music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Delfino oldies AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Amore Blu - 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

Museums in Biancavilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Casa Liberti
Antiquarium regionale al Teatro Romano
Casa delle Farfalle
Casa Museo Giovanni Verga
Casa Natale Beato Gabriele Maria Allegra
Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia
Chiesa di San Francesco Borgia
Città della Scienza
Domus Caritatis - Casa Faro
Ludum Science Center
Ludum Science Center
Museo Archeologico Paolo Vagliasindi
Museo Archeologico Regionale di Centuripe
Museo Arte Contemporanea Sicilia
Museo Auto Storiche
Museo Civico Belliniano
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
Museo civico di Adrano
Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali Angelo Priolo
Museo Civico Gaetano Savasta
Museo civico Prospero Grasso
Museo civico Salvo Nibali
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo dei Saperi e delle Mirabilia Siciliane
Museo del carretto siciliano
Museo del Cinema
Museo dell'Etna
Museo dell'Etna
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Conoscenza delle Tradizioni dei Nebrodi
Museo della Fabbrica
Museo della Memoria
Museo dello Zolfo
Museo di Archeologia
Museo di Mineralogia, Petrografia e Vulcanologia
Museo di Scultura all'Aperto
Museo di Zoologia
Museo Diocesano
Museo Emilio Greco
Museo Eredità Immateriale
Museo Paleontologico
Museo storico dello sbarco in Sicilia 1943
Museo Strumenti di Scrittura
Museo Vulcanologico dell'Etna
Palazzo Biscari
Spazio espositivo rotabili storici

Libraries in Biancavilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale "Abate Ferrara"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Concetto Marchesi"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Domenico Rizzo0.0
Biblioteca comunale Francesco Virzì0.0
Biblioteca comunale Francesco Virzì0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giuseppe Calabrò0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Roberto Sava0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Comes0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Comes0.0
Biblioteca Cristoforo Cuscunà0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Agrarie0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Agrarie0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche ed Ambientali0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche ed Ambientali0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Chimiche e del Farmaco0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Chimiche e del Farmaco0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze dell'Antichità, Filologico-letterarie e Storico-artistiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze dell'Antichità, Filologico-letterarie e Storico-artistiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Fisiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Fisiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Giuridiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Giuridiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Matematiche ed Informatiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Matematiche ed Informatiche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Mediche0.0
Biblioteca delle Scienze Mediche0.0
Biblioteca delle scienze politiche e sociali0.0
Biblioteca delle scienze politiche e sociali0.0
Biblioteca INAF - Osservatorio astrofisico di Catania0.0
Biblioteca INAF - Osservatorio astrofisico di Catania0.0
Biblioteca Metropolitana dei libri editi fuori commercio e Pinacoteca degli autoritratti e dei ritratti Nunzio Sciavarrello0.0
Biblioteca Navarria-Crifò0.0
Biblioteca Navarria-Crifò0.0
Biblioteca regionale universitaria Giambattista Caruso0.0
Biblioteca regionale universitaria Giambattista Caruso0.0
Biblioteca Rosario Livatino0.0
Biblioteca Rosario Livatino0.0
Biblioteca Salvatore Quasimodo0.0
Biblioteca Vincenzo Bellini0.0
Biblioteca Vincenzo Bellini0.0
Biblioteche riunite Civica e Antonio Ursino Recupero0.0
Emeroteca0.0
Emeroteca0.0
Facoltà di Lettere0.0
Facoltà di Lettere0.0
Mediateca Vincenzo Bellini0.0
Mediateca Vincenzo Bellini0.0

Farmers Markets in Biancavilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fiera di Catania
La Pescheria
La Pescheria
Mercati Agro Alimentari Sicilia
Mercato del Contadino
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato Semiaperto Bronte
Mercato settiimanale di Adrano
Mercato Settimanale del Mercoledi
Mercato settimanale di Belpasso
Mercato settimanale di Lineri
Mercato settimanale di Lineri
Mercato settimanale di Maletto
Mercato settimanale di Mascalucia
Mercato settimanale di Mascalucia
Mercato settimanale di Misterbianco
Mercato settimanale di Misterbianco
Mercato settimanale di San Gregorio di Catania
Mercato settimanale di San Gregorio di Catania
Piazza Scammacca
Piazza Scammacca

Hotels in Biancavilla

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrihotel Croce Vallone
Casale Dei Greci
Le Cisterne Turismo Rurale

Restaurants in Biancavilla

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bagamoio
Casale Dei Greci
La Casa di Coco
La Fenice

Cafes in Biancavilla

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Tabacchi Aurora
Bar Tabacchi Smile
Bar Tuccio
Chiosco Giamor
Chiosco Leocata
Chiosco Sgriccio
Chiosco Zeus
Koribonu Cafè
Small Bar
White Drink

Theatres in Biancavilla

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Comunale La Fenice

Castles in Biancavilla

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello Solicchiata

Train Stations in Biancavilla

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biancavilla-Poggio Rosso
Biancavilla-Pozzillo

Gas Stations in Biancavilla

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Giap
Q8
SB Gas Auto
Tamoil Pienok

Banks in Biancavilla

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Credito Emiliano
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Sicilbanca
Unicredit

Stadiums & Teams in Biancavilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Biancavilla

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air Base-Medium Airport
Ala Jonica Airfield-Small Airport
Avioclub Ereo Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Airone-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Avola-Gallina-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Massarotti-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Ramacca-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo-Small Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)-Small Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)-Small Airport
Camemi Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando-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
Eagles Airfield-Small Airport
Priolo Airfield-Small Airport
Rinaura Airfield-Small Airport
Trike Team Cormorano-Small Airport

Post Offices in Biancavilla

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Biancavilla

Treatment Centers in Biancavilla

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Casa di cura Lucina
Comunità terapeutica riabilitativa Major
Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato
H Clinic
Kure
Metamedica Cutelli
Villa Chiara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Biancavilla

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica di Santa Maria dell'Elemosina
Chiesa del Cristo Re
Chiesa del Purgatorio
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Chiesa della Madonna della Salute
Chiesa di Maria Santissima dell'Idria
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa di San Gaetano
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di San Salvatore
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova
Chiesa di Sant'Orsola
Chiesa di Santa Chiara
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Rosario
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Mercede
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Tutte le Grazie
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Vallelato
Chiesa Gesù e Maria

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 Biancavilla

What is the population of Biancavilla?

Biancavilla has a population of 23,188 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 323 people per square mile, spread across 71.7 square miles.

Is Biancavilla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,836, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Biancavilla?

Biancavilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.

How is the job market in Biancavilla?

The job market in Biancavilla faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,739 business establishments in the area.

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