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Cariati, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Cariati is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 8,255. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
8,255 Population 519/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,250 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
$15,250 median income, 14.0% unemployment

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People

Population8,255
Density519/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,250
Unemployment14.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population8,255
Population Density519 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates39.4963°, 16.9550°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (726 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,250

About Cariati

Cariati is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 8,255. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Cariati is $15,250, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 619 business establishments.

Income: Cariati vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,250
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.0%
289% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)619

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cariati enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²)
Population Density519/sq mi
Coordinates39.4963°N, 16.9550°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

458 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 18, 2025.

Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 103 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 138 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 91 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 25 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 124 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 137 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 21 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 131 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 124 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 134 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 145 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 116 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 83 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 69 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 138 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 96 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 35 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 82 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 127 km
Apr 15, 2015 53 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 120 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 63 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 33 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 140 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 99 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 170 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in

Cariati has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Cariati

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio CRT - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Cariati

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo arte contadina
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo Civico Archeologico Akerentia
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della cultura contadin
Museo delle attività contadine tra presente e passato
Museo iconografico della storia postale regionale
Museo Itinerante Arcalabria
Museo Melissa Palopoli
Muzé

Libraries in Cariati

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Palazzo Ducale - Sala Biblioteca0.0

Hotels in Cariati

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Corte dei Greci Giunone - Resort & Spa
Corte dei Greci Zeus - Resort & Spa
Gattopardo
Nettuno
Vascellero

Cafes in Cariati

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gelateria Fortino

Theatres in Cariati

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Comunale

Train Stations in Cariati

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cariati

Gas Stations in Cariati

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Energas
IT #2696142333
Q8
TEXAS petroli

Banks in Cariati

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bcc

Airports Near Cariati

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Franca Airfield-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cariati

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cariati

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Concattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo
Santa Maria delle Grazie

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 Cariati

What is the population of Cariati?

Cariati has a population of 8,255 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 519 people per square mile, spread across 15.9 square miles.

Is Cariati expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,250, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cariati?

Cariati enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cariati?

The job market in Cariati faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 619 business establishments in the area.

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