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Castel di Tusa, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Castel di Tusa is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 850. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
850 Population 99/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
19.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,500 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
$17,500 median income, 14.2% unemployment

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People

Population850
Density99/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,500
Unemployment14.2%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population850
Population Density99 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates38.0089°, 14.2576°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation19.0 inches (483 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,500

About Castel di Tusa

Castel di Tusa is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 850. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Castel di Tusa is $17,500, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 64 business establishments.

Income: Castel di Tusa vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,500
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)64

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castel di Tusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates38.0089°N, 14.2576°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,020 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 64 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 142 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 130 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 74 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 68 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 87 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 120 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 54 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 38 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 4 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 76 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 128 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 68 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 98 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 112 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 110 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 35 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 62 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 37 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 146 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 1,500 123 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 117 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 118 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 120 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 124 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 120 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 76 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 120 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 120 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 120 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 120 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 120 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 120 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 120 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 130 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 120 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 120 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 89 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 130 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 80 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 76 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 80 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 99 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 120 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Castel di Tusa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Castel di Tusa

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 Castel di Tusa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centrale idroelettrica Catarratti
Ecomuseo dei Nebrodi Occidentali
MACSS Museo Arte Contemporanea Sotto Sale
Museo Antiquarium Badia
Museo Archeologico
Museo Civico Antonio Collisani
Museo civico della memoria nel presente
Museo Civico di Castelbuono
Museo Civico Pinacoteca
Museo della ceramica
Museo della montagna siciliana
Museo Della Montagna Siciliana
Museo delle Armi
Museo Etnoantropologico
Museo Etnoantropologico e dell'amicizia fra i popoli
Museo Mandralisca
Museo Naturalistico Francesco Minà Palumbo
Museo Regionale delle Tradizioni silvo-pastorali "Giuseppe Cocchiara"
Pinacoteca Gianbecchina
Villa Sgaderi

Libraries in Castel di Tusa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Lorenza Lombardo Giammaria0.0
Biblioteca Frate Umile Pintorno0.0
Biblioteca Mandralisca0.0

Hotels in Castel di Tusa

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atelier sul mare
Tus'Hotel

Restaurants in Castel di Tusa

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grotta Marina
Le Lampare
Mezzolimone

Castles in Castel di Tusa

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di San Giorgio

Train Stations in Castel di Tusa

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tusa

Stadiums & Teams in Castel di Tusa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castel di Tusa

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sigonella Navy Air BaseMedium Airport
Albatros AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquila Solitaria AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e MedusaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie RamaccaSmall Airport
Camemi AirfieldSmall 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
Vicari AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Castel di Tusa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Castel di Tusa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castel di Tusa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa Santa Maria delle Palate
Chiesa Santa Maria delle Palate
Santuario Maria Santissima della Catena

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 Castel di Tusa

What is the population of Castel di Tusa?

Castel di Tusa has a population of 850 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Castel di Tusa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,500, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castel di Tusa?

Castel di Tusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.

How is the job market in Castel di Tusa?

The job market in Castel di Tusa faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 64 business establishments in the area.

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