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Caronia, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Caronia is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,825. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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1,825 Population 213/sq mi density
997 ft Elevation 304 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,357 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
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$15,357 median income, 14.3% unemployment

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About Caronia

Caronia

Caronia is a town and comune on the north coast of Sicily, in the Metropolitan City of Messina, about halfway between Tyndaris and Cephaloedium. The town has 3,555 inhabitants.

People

Population1,825
Density213/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,357
Unemployment14.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Population1,825
Population Density213 / sq mi
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Coordinates38.0238°, 14.4414°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation20.2 inches (512 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,357

About Caronia

Caronia is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,825. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Caronia is $15,357, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Caronia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,357
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Caronia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Italy avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates38.0238°N, 14.4414°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,044 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 76 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 133 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 119 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 63 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 148 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 80 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 52 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 140 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 76 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 109 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 142 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 20 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 52 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 88 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 99 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 104 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 45 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 92 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 139 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 72 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 1,500 106 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 101 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 111 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 108 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 112 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 108 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 62 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 108 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 108 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 108 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 108 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 108 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 108 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 108 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 119 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 108 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 108 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 138 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 77 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 58 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 62 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 67 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 87 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 108 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
March 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Caronia has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Caronia

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria Comunale
Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Guglielmo Marconi"
Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Guglielmo Marconi"
Edificio Scolastico Marconi
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Radio Stations near Caronia

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Stereo Sant'Agata pop, sant'agata di militello MP3 96 kbps
Dimensione Radio milazzo, pop AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Caronia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomuseo dei Nebrodi Occidentali
Museo Antiquarium Badia
Museo Archeologico
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Pinacoteca
Museo della ceramica
Museo della fotografia di Robert Capa
Museo della montagna siciliana
Museo Della Montagna Siciliana
Museo delle Armi
Museo Etnoantropologico
Museo Regionale delle Tradizioni silvo-pastorali "Giuseppe Cocchiara"
Pinacoteca Gianbecchina

Libraries in Caronia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Lorenza Lombardo Giammaria0.0

Restaurants in Caronia

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Ristorante Le Arcate

Cafes in Caronia

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Canale
Bar Roma

Castles in Caronia

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casina 'i Petratagghiata

Clinics in Caronia

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guardia Medica

Stadiums & Teams in Caronia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Caronia

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Sigonella Navy Air BaseMedium Airport
Albatros AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquila Solitaria AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e MedusaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie RamaccaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)Small Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro SiciliaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'OrlandoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MaranoSmall Airport
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Caronia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Caronia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caronia

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa
Chiesa di San Biagio
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa Matrice

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 Caronia

What is the population of Caronia?

Caronia has a population of 1,825 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 213 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Caronia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,357, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Caronia?

Caronia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.2 inches.

How is the job market in Caronia?

The job market in Caronia faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

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