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Castanea delle Furie, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Castanea delle Furie is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,888. Elevation: 1,253 ft (382 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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1,888 Population 13/sq mi density
1,253 ft Elevation 382 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$22,661 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$22,661 median income, 13.5% unemployment

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About Castanea delle Furie

Castanea delle Furie is a frazione of the comune of Messina in the Province of Messina, Sicily, southern Italy. It stands at an elevation of 400 m (1,300 ft) above sea level. At the time of the Istat census of 2001 it had 2,103 inhabitants.

People

Population1,888
Density13/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,661
Unemployment13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)
Population1,888
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)
Coordinates38.2617°, 15.5218°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (800 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,661

About Castanea delle Furie

Castanea delle Furie is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,888. The city sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet (382 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Castanea delle Furie is $22,661, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 142 business establishments.

Income: Castanea delle Furie vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$22,661
70% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.5%
275% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)142

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Castanea delle Furie

Castanea delle Furie has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Feb (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 950 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.5°C / 55°F 10.2° / 14.8° 117.8
Feb 12.4°C / 54°F 9.8° / 15° 91.1
Mar 14.1°C / 57°F 11.3° / 16.9° 94.7
Apr 16.3°C / 61°F 13.3° / 19.3° 65.4
May 20.2°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.5° 36.2
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 21.1° / 27.8° 31.3
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 30.9° 17.6
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.7° / 31.4° 30.2
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 21.5° / 27.8° 95.2
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 18.3° / 24° 110.9
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.5° / 19.8° 128.3
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 11.5° / 16.2° 131.2
Castanea delle Furie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Italy avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)
Area147.4 sq mi (381.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates38.2617°N, 15.5218°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

776 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 97 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 107 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 116 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 68 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 122 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 66 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 77 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 62 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 131 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 102 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 118 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 148 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 135 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 66 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 132 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 92 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 99 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 91 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 62 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 137 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 11 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 11 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 133 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 65 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 67 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 65 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 51 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 65 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 66 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 65 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 65 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 65 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 65 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 65 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 65 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 107 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 65 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 65 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 46 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 51 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 57 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 58 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 65 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 73 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in

Castanea delle Furie has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Castanea delle Furie

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola primaria di Castanea
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Radio Stations near Castanea delle Furie

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Italia Anni 60 - Trentino Alto Adige 60s, 70s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Italia Anni 60 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Taormina classic hits, hits MP3 128 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
Radio Venere corsano, italian pop MP3
Radio Medua MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gioiosa Marina adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Mille Cuori longobardi, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castanea delle Furie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Farmacia
LAB forma - Museo dell'argilla
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria
Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani
Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani
Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina
Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina
Museo del presepe
Museo dell'artigianato tessile,della seta,costume e moda calabrese
MUSEO DELLE ATTIVITA’ CONTADINE
Museo dello Strumento Musicale
Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia
Museo di Storia della Medicina “Dott. Ottavio Badessa”
Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina
Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina
Museo Diocesano
Museo Nazionale dei Bergamotto
Museo Regionale di Messina
Museo Regionale di Messina
Museo San Paolo
Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria
Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina
Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria
Planetario

Libraries in Castanea delle Furie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Carmelo Santalco di Villafranca Tirrena - Ex Comune0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale "C. Condipodero"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio"0.0
Biblioteca Pietro De Nava0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0
Stefano Tuccio0.0

Farmers Markets in Castanea delle Furie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato di Sant'Orsola
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato rionale di Giostra
Mercato Sant'Orsola
Mercato Sant'Orsola
Mercato Vascone
Mercato Zaera
Piazza del Popolo

Restaurants in Castanea delle Furie

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Focacceria rosticceria "la piazza"

Cafes in Castanea delle Furie

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar San Giorgio
Ritrovo Portella

Stadiums & Teams in Castanea delle Furie

TeamLeagueDivision
Palazzetto dello Sport "Vittorio Tracuzzi"
Palazzetto dello Sport Giuseppe Rescifina
Stadio Primo Nebiolo
Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio

Airports Near Castanea delle Furie

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)Small Airport
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Castanea delle Furie

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Castanea delle Furie
Massa San Giorgio

Treatment Centers in Castanea delle Furie

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AUSL 5 - Laboratorio di sanità pubblica
C.R.U. - Centro Riproduzione Umana
Casa di cura Villa Igea
Centro Dialisi Omega S.R.L.
Cittadella della salute "Lorenzo Mandalari"
Studio Pietro Colosi
Villa Salus

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castanea delle Furie

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dei Santi Cosimo e Damiano
Chiesa del Santissimo Rosario
Chiesa della Madonna del Tonnaro
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di Santa Caterina
Chiesa di Santa Rosalia

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 Castanea delle Furie

What is the population of Castanea delle Furie?

Castanea delle Furie has a population of 1,888 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 147.4 square miles.

Is Castanea delle Furie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,661, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castanea delle Furie?

Castanea delle Furie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in Castanea delle Furie?

The job market in Castanea delle Furie faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 142 business establishments in the area.

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