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Caraffa di Catanzaro, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Caraffa di Catanzaro is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,452. Elevation: 1,175 ft (358 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,452 Population 62/sq mi density
1,175 ft Elevation 358 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,947 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
$15,947 median income, 13.9% unemployment

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About Caraffa di Catanzaro

Caraffa di Catanzaro is an Arbëreshë town and comune in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

People

Population1,452
Density62/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,947
Unemployment13.9%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Population1,452
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Coordinates38.8819°, 16.4868°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (926 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$15,947

About Caraffa di Catanzaro

Caraffa di Catanzaro is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,452. The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet (358 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Caraffa di Catanzaro is $15,947, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 109 business establishments.

Income: Caraffa di Catanzaro vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,947
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.9%
286% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Caraffa di Catanzaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 322 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 36.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates38.8819°N, 16.4868°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Italy avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

617 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 M5.8 118 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 135 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 126 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 111 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 96 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 118 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 84 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 112 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 104 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 139 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 61 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 130 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 126 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 121 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 136 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 70 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 60 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 70 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 141 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 135 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 1,500 105 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 112 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 111 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 109 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 111 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 143 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 111 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 43 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 111 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 111 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 111 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 111 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 111 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 111 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 111 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 111 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 93 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 48 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 80 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 111 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 126 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 142 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 143 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in

Caraffa di Catanzaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Caraffa di Catanzaro

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gamma Gioiosa local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 kbps
Radio Eco Sud molochio, pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Onda Verde music, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio CRT MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciroma MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Caraffa di Catanzaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Centro Visite A. Garcea - Parco Nazionale della Sila
Complesso Monumentale del San Giovanni
Ecomuseo "Luogo della Memoria"
Emuse - Ecomuseo Sellia
Istituto della cultura arbereshe "Giuseppe Gangale"
Mostra Permanente
MUSEBA - Museo dei Bambini
Museo Archeologico di Scolacium
Museo Archeologico Lametino
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Scolacium
Museo Archeologico Numismattico Provinciale di Catanzaro
Museo Civico
Museo Civico di Taverna
Museo Cultura Arbereshe G. Gangale
Museo d'arte sacra Silvestro Frangipane
Museo del Borgo
Museo del Costume Regionale
Museo del frantoio
Museo del Risorgimento
Museo del Rock
Museo dell'arte della seta
Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. Scalabrini
Museo dell'Olio d'oliva e della civiltà contadina
Museo della Civiltà agrosilvopastorale e delle Arti e delle Tradizioni
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana della Calabria
Museo della lana e del laboratorio tessile
Museo della religiosità
Museo delle arti di Catanzaro
Museo delle arti e dei mestieri
Museo delle Carrozze
Museo didattico della seta
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di Catanzaro
Museo Micologico e delle Scienze Naturali
Museo Naturalistico "Libero Gatti"
Museo Storico Comunale
Museo storico militare Brigata Catanzaro
Raccolta Greco
Raccolta Massara
Raccolta Signorello

Libraries in Caraffa di Catanzaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca arcivescovile Antonio Lombardi0.0
Biblioteca Assessorato regionale beni culturali0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Aldo Moro0.0
Biblioteca comunale Circolo di cultura Antonio Gramsci0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Filippo de Nobili0.0
Biblioteca comunale Fortunato Andrea Cordaro0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giorgio Amendola0.0
Biblioteca comunale popolare G. Amendola0.0
Biblioteca comunale Tommaso Campanella0.0
Biblioteca comunale Vivarium0.0
Biblioteca dei Cappuccini0.0
Biblioteca del Centro studi musica Sud0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Galileo Galilei0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Guarasci0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico statale Luigi Siciliani0.0
Biblioteca del Museo naturalistico Libero Gatti0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro. Sezione di Lamezia Terme0.0
Biblioteca dell'Associazione manifestazioni artistiche Calabria0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo statale0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto culturale Giuseppe Gangale0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto teologico calabro S. Pio X0.0
Biblioteca della Camera di commercio, industria, artigianato e agricoltura - CCIAA0.0
Biblioteca della Corte di appello di Catanzaro0.0
Biblioteca della Facoltà di farmacia dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Biblioteca diocesana0.0
Biblioteca don Bosco0.0
Biblioteca Liceo classico Francesco Fiorentino0.0
Biblioteca Liceo classico P. Galluppi0.0
Biblioteca provinciale Bruno Chimirri0.0
Biblioteca S. Bonaventura0.0
Biblioteca Settore biomedico farmaceutico dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Biblioteca Settore Economico Giuridico Storico Sociale dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Casa del libro antico0.0
Centro di documentazione della Comunità progetto Sud0.0
Centro di ricerca di documentazione di storia della medicina Cassiodoro0.0
Istituto di Studi su Cassiodoro e sul Medioevo in Calabria0.0

Farmers Markets in Caraffa di Catanzaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale Pino Cosentino
Mercato rionale di Casciolino

Restaurants in Caraffa di Catanzaro

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La focacceria
Pizzeria Bar Restaurant La Palma

Cafes in Caraffa di Catanzaro

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Centrale

Gas Stations in Caraffa di Catanzaro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851845185

Stadiums & Teams in Caraffa di Catanzaro

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Airports Near Caraffa di Catanzaro

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Caraffa di Catanzaro

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Villa Rachele

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 Caraffa di Catanzaro

What is the population of Caraffa di Catanzaro?

Caraffa di Catanzaro has a population of 1,452 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 23.5 square miles.

Is Caraffa di Catanzaro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,947, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Caraffa di Catanzaro?

Caraffa di Catanzaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Caraffa di Catanzaro?

The job market in Caraffa di Catanzaro faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 109 business establishments in the area.

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