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Bronte, Italy
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Bronte is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 19,074. Elevation: 2,493 ft (760 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
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About Bronte
Bronte is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania, in Sicily, southern Italy. The town is situated approximately 16 kilometres (10 mi) west-northwest from Mount Etna, on the side of the valley of the Simeto river, and about 32 kilometres (20 mi) west from Giarre and Sicily's eastern coast. Bronte's economy relies mostly on farming, particularly of pistachio nuts. The town was settled and historically inhabited by the Arbëreshë community.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 19,074 |
| Population Density | 114 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,493 ft (760 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7886°, 14.8338° |
| 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 | $15,235 |
About Bronte
Bronte is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 19,074. The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet (760 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: Bronte vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $15,235 |
| 80% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.2% |
| 267% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,431 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Bronte
Bronte has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.9°C), the coldest is Jan (9.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 458 mm.
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 | 2,493 ft (760 m) |
| Area | 167.0 sq mi (432.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7886°N, 14.8338°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 | 85 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 78 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 75 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 116 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 116 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 116 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 146 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 116 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 116 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 116 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 116 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 116 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 76 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 116 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 116 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 111 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 34 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 15 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 69 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 79 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Bronte has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Bronte
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istituto comprensivo Nicola Spedalieri-Luigi Castiglione - plesso di Via Lombardia | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore Venerabile Ignazio Capizzi | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Giuseppe Mazzini-Luigi Castiglione - plesso Luigi Castiglione | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Nicola Spedalieri-Luigi Castiglione - plesso Luigi Castiglione | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Nicola Spedalieri-Luigi Castiglione - plesso Gianni Rodari | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Giuseppe Mazzini-Luigi Castiglione - plesso Giuseppe Mazzini | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore Benedetto Radice | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Giuseppe Mazzini-Luigi Castiglione | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Nicola Spedalieri-Luigi Castiglione - plesso Guglielmo Marconi | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Giuseppe Mazzini-Luigi Castiglione - plesso Giovanni Falcone e Paolo Borsellino | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore Venerabile Ignazio Capizzi - plesso Nunzio Sciavarrello | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore Venerabile Ignazio Capizzi - plesso Enrico Cimbali | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore Venerabile Ignazio Capizzi - plesso Piersanti Mattarella | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Nicola Spedalieri-Luigi Castiglione - plesso Nicola Spedalieri | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bronte
14 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 | |
| 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 Bronte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domus Caritatis - Casa Faro | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Paolo Vagliasindi | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Regionale di Centuripe | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo civico di Adrano | ||||
| Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali Angelo Priolo | ||||
| Museo Civico Gaetano Savasta | ||||
| Museo civico Salvo Nibali | ||||
| Museo Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo del carretto siciliano | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo della Conoscenza delle Tradizioni dei Nebrodi | ||||
| Museo della fotografia di Robert Capa | ||||
| Museo di Scultura all'Aperto | ||||
| Museo Etno-fotografico "Franchina Letizia" | ||||
| Museo La Petagna | ||||
| Museo Vulcanologico dell'Etna | ||||
| Spazio espositivo rotabili storici |
Libraries in Bronte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale "Abate Ferrara" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Domenico Rizzo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Francesco Virzì | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Francesco Virzì | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Roberto Sava | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Comes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Comes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Cristoforo Cuscunà | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bronte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Semiaperto Bronte | |||||
| Mercato settiimanale di Adrano | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Belpasso | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Maletto | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Mascalucia | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Mascalucia |
Restaurants in Bronte
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bronte
14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bronte
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bronte
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bronte
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bronte
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bronte
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bronte
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Airone | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Massarotti | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | — | 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 |
| Trike Team Cormorano | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bronte
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bronte |
Treatment Centers in Bronte
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Comunità terapeutica riabilitativa Major | ||
| Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato | ||
| H Clinic | ||
| Villa Chiara |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bronte
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | |
| Chiesa della Madonna del Riparo | |
| Chiesa della Madonna del Soccorso | |
| Chiesa della Santissima Trinità | |
| Chiesa di San Blandano | |
| Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo | |
| Chiesa di San Felice da Cantalice | |
| Chiesa di San Giovanni | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe | |
| Chiesa di San Nicola | |
| Chiesa di San Sebastiano | |
| Chiesa di San Silvestro | |
| Chiesa di San Vito | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Agata | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova | |
| Chiesa di Santa Caterina da Siena | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria del Rosario | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria della Catena | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie | |
| Santuario di Maria Santissima Annunziata |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bronte
What is the population of Bronte?
Bronte has a population of 19,074 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 167.0 square miles.
Is Bronte expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,235, 80% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Bronte?
Bronte 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 Bronte?
The job market in Bronte faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,431 business establishments in the area.