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Caltagirone, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Caltagirone is a mid-size city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 38,391. Elevation: 1,995 ft (608 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
38,391 Population 206/sq mi density
1,995 ft Elevation 608 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,821 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
$17,821 median income, 13.9% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population38,391
Density206/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,821
Unemployment13.9%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Population38,391
Population Density206 / sq mi
Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Coordinates37.2379°, 14.5155°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.7 inches (474 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,821

About Caltagirone

Caltagirone is a mid-size city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 38,391. The city sits at an elevation of 1,995 feet (608 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Caltagirone is $17,821, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,879 business establishments.

Income: Caltagirone vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,821
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.9%
286% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)2,879

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Caltagirone

Caltagirone has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 477 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.6°C / 51°F 3.1° / 18.3° 32.8
Feb 11.1°C / 52°F 3° / 18.6° 36.3
Mar 12.4°C / 54°F 5.2° / 21.6° 40.5
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 7.2° / 25.7° 17.0
May 19.5°C / 67°F 11.2° / 29.4° 85.9
Jun 25.3°C / 78°F 16° / 37° 3.4
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 19.8° / 39° 3.9
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 20.6° / 38.2° 9.8
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 17.5° / 34.1° 41.5
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 14° / 29.2° 70.4
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 9.3° / 24.8° 103.0
Dec 13°C / 55°F 6.2° / 20.2° 33.1
Caltagirone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,995 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Italy avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Area186.2 sq mi (482.2 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates37.2379°N, 14.5155°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

606 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 146 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 82 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 144 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 139 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 77 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 88 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 63 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 144 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 139 km
Apr 16, 2025 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy M4.7 148 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 112 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 87 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 67 km
Oct 18, 2001 Sicily, Italy M4.6 150 km
Apr 15, 2022 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.6 111 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 73 km
Sep 7, 1991 8 km SSE of Guidomandri Marina, Italy M4.5 121 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 113 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 40 km
Aug 16, 2010 6 km S of Pianoconte, Italy M4.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

11 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 1,500 147 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 140 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 46 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 135 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 82 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 68 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake - 250 142 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 95 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 16,000 46 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical - - 70 km
963 SICILY Earthquake - - 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 71 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 136 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 144 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 162 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 163 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Caltagirone has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Caltagirone

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto comprensivo Giorgio Arcoleo-Vittorino da Feltre - plesso Fisicara - - - -
Istituto professionale Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Alessio Narbone - plesso Acquanuova - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Alessio Narbone - plesso di via Gela - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Maria Montessori-Piero Gobetti - plesso Lago Ballone - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Maria Montessori-Piero Gobetti - plesso Piero Gobetti - - - -
Istituto di istruzione superiore Francesco Cucuzza-Euclide - - - -
Istituto di istruzione superiore Francesco Cucuzza-Euclide - plesso di via Balatazze - - - -
Istituto di istruzione superiore Francesco Cucuzza-Euclide - plesso Euclide - - - -
Istituto di istruzione superiore Ettore Majorana-Giorgio Arcoleo - plesso Ettore Majorana - - - -
Istituto di istruzione superiore Ettore Majorana-Giorgio Arcoleo - plesso Giorgio Arcoleo - - - -
Liceo Bonaventura Secusio - - - -
Liceo Bonaventura Secusio - plesso Luigi Sturzo - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Maria Montessori-Piero Gobetti - plesso San Domenico Savio - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Alessio Narbone - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Maria Montessori-Piero Gobetti - plesso Ex Onmi - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Maria Montessori-Piero Gobetti - plesso Autonomia - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Maria Montessori-Piero Gobetti - plesso Giovanni Verga - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Giorgio Arcoleo-Vittorino da Feltre - plesso Vittorino da Feltre - - - -
Istituto Sacro Cuore di Gesù - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Alessio Narbone - plesso Semini - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Maria Montessori-Piero Gobetti - plesso Romana - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Giorgio Arcoleo-Vittorino da Feltre - plesso Giorgio Arcoleo - - - -
Istituto Giovanni Gentile - - - -
Istituto professionale Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Alessio Narbone - plesso Sant'Orsola - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Alessio Narbone - plesso Carmine - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Alessio Narbone - plesso Ex Padri Crociferi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Caltagirone

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Comunità Nuova pop MP3

Museums in Caltagirone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca-Museo Luigi Capuana
Casa Museo del Contadino
Foresteria
Galleria civica d'arte contemporanea
Galleria Luigi Sturzo
Mostra Permanente della Civiltà Mineraria
Museo Archeologico di Aidone
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Antonino Di Vita
Museo Civico di Niscemi
Museo Civico Luigi Sturzo al Carcere Borbonico
Museo del Tombolo
Museo dell'Olio
Museo della ceramica contemporanea
Museo di Palazzo Trigona della Floresta
Museo Diocesano di Piazza Armerina
Museo Etnografico Padre Matteo Angelo Coniglione
Museo Etnologico Siciliano
Museo Hoffmann
Museo Regionale della Ceramica di Caltagirone
Museo Tematico di Arte Contemporanea

Libraries in Caltagirone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Mario Gori0.0
Biblioteca comunale Nitto Indovino0.0
Biblioteca Emanuele Taranto0.0
Fondazione Marida Correnti0.0

Farmers Markets in Caltagirone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marcato settimanale
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato settimanale di Palagonia

Hotels in Caltagirone

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel NH Caltagirone Villa San Mauro
Hotel Villa Sturzo
Villa Tasca Farmhouse

Restaurants in Caltagirone

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Da Sà
Il Locandiere
Il Vicolo
L'Arco Antico
L'Incanto
Mamadina
Nuova Pescheria
Oxygen
Pizzeria O Luong

Cafes in Caltagirone

23 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

'A Loggia
Al Bignè
Art Cafè
Baby Bar
Bacco & Tabacco
Bar 2F
Bar da Francesca
Bar Escalier
Bar Forte
Bar Forte Junior
Bar Pour Toi
Bar Tabacchi Annaro
Bar Tabacchi Catena
Bar Tabacchi Criscione
Bar Tabacchi La Stazione
Caffè Raniolo
Cayo Coco
Gusto e arte
Judica & Trieste
Metropolis
Pop Art Cafè
Raniolo
Sicilia Caffè

Cinemas in Caltagirone

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Artanis
Multisala Politeama

Theatres in Caltagirone

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Museo-teatro stabile dei pupi siciliani
Teatro Semini

Monuments in Caltagirone

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tondo Vecchio

Train Stations in Caltagirone

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltagirone

Bus Stations in Caltagirone

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autostazione

Gas Stations in Caltagirone

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Enilive
Enilive
Enilive
Enilive
Esso
Esso
Giap
Nd Petroli
Nobile
Nobile
Petrol Company
Q8
Sagimar
Sepa

Banks in Caltagirone

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia
Crédit Agricole
Intesa Sanpaolo
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Sicilbanca
Unicredit

Gyms in Caltagirone

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EMS Crio
Iron Fitness Club

Stadiums & Teams in Caltagirone

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Caltagirone

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air Base-Medium Airport
Albatros Airfield-Small Airport
Aquila Solitaria Airfield-Small Airport
Avioclub Ereo Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperfice Eloro-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 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 AvioClub Centro Sicilia-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
Elpifly Airfield-Small Airport
Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi dei Re Airfield-Small Airport
Priolo Airfield-Small Airport
Rinaura Airfield-Small Airport
Trike Team Cormorano-Small Airport

Post Offices in Caltagirone

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Caltagirone
Caltagirone 1

Treatment Centers in Caltagirone

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Istituto Regina Virginum

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caltagirone

41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cattedrale di San Giuliano
Chiesa degli Angeli Custodi
Chiesa del Carmine
Chiesa del Crocifisso
Chiesa del Gesù
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore di Gesù
Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
Chiesa della Madonna dei Miracoli
Chiesa della Madonna della Stella
Chiesa della Madonna della Via
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Ponte
Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Rosario
Chiesa di Maria Santissima della Neve
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Odigitria
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo
Chiesa di San Bonaventura
Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi
Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola
Chiesa di San Giacomo
Chiesa di San Giorgio
Chiesa di San Giovanni Bosco
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di San Nicolò
Chiesa di San Pietro
Chiesa di San Vincenzo de Paoli
Chiesa di San Vincenzo de' Paoli
Chiesa di Sant'Agata
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea
Chiesa di Sant'Anna
Chiesa di Sant'Orsola
Chiesa di Santa Chiara
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Monte
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù
Chiesa di Santa Sofia
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova
Santuario del Soccorso
Santuario di Maria Santissima del Ponte

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 Caltagirone

What is the population of Caltagirone?

Caltagirone has a population of 38,391 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 206 people per square mile, spread across 186.2 square miles.

Is Caltagirone expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,821, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Caltagirone?

Caltagirone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches.

How is the job market in Caltagirone?

The job market in Caltagirone faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,879 business establishments in the area.

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