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Bovalino, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Bovalino is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 7,514. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
7,514 Population 778/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,578 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
$15,578 median income, 12.0% unemployment

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About Bovalino

Bovalino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 46 kilometres (29 mi) east of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,406 and an area of 18.0 square kilometres (6.9 mi2).

People

Population7,514
Density778/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,578
Unemployment12.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population7,514
Population Density778 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates38.1538°, 16.1723°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,171 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$15,578

About Bovalino

Bovalino is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 7,514. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Bovalino is $15,578, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 564 business establishments.

Income: Bovalino vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,578
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)564

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bovalino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 329 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 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density778/sq mi
Coordinates38.1538°N, 16.1723°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above Italy avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

710 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 137 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 115 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 125 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 106 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 118 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 111 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 147 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 109 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 134 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 118 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 115 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 84 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 141 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 109 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 137 km
Mar 12, 2024 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M4.7 124 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 87 km
Jul 4, 2012 78 km SE of Weather Station, Italy M4.7 91 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 141 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 96 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 48 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 52 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 109 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 110 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 109 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 109 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 109 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 58 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m - 109 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 109 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m - 109 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m - 109 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m - 109 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 109 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 115 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 109 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 109 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 158 14 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 126 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 109 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 109 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 111 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 112 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
March 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in

Bovalino has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Bovalino

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Star 2000 - AAC+ 128 kbps
Promoradio Network adult contemporary, reggio calabria MP3 192 kbps
Radio Venere corsano, italian pop MP3
Radio Medua - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gioiosa Marina adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eco Sud molochio, pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Onda Verde music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bovalino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa di Corrado Alvaro
MuSaBa
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Locri Epizefiri
Museo Civico di Paleontologia e Scienze Naturali dell’Aspromonte
Museo Civico Gemelli
Museo del mare
Museo del Territorio
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della lingua Greco Calabra Gerhard Rohlfs
Museo della sinagoga di Bova Marina
Museo delle Varette della Settimana Santa
Museo di storia naturale di Cittanova
Museo didattico della civiltà contadina e artigiana
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano Oppido Mamertina
MUSMIR Museo Multimediale Immersivo di Roccella Jonica

Libraries in Bovalino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Armando La Torre"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Renda0.0
Palazzo Amaduri0.0

Restaurants in Bovalino

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Papà Mesiti "La Fabbrica"
Ristorante La Vecchia Macina

Train Stations in Bovalino

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bovalino

Gas Stations in Bovalino

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
IT #2696247708
Q8

Shopping Malls in Bovalino

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

I Gelsomini

Stadiums & Teams in Bovalino

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bovalino

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ali Calabria Airfield-Small Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field-Small Airport
Il Grifo Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bovalino

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Ce.J.Ri.
Riabilia di Luigi Barillaro & C. Srl

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 Bovalino

What is the population of Bovalino?

Bovalino has a population of 7,514 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 778 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

Is Bovalino expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,578, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bovalino?

Bovalino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bovalino?

The job market in Bovalino faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 564 business establishments in the area.

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