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Castelbuono, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Castelbuono is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 7,458. Elevation: 1,388 ft (423 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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7,458 Population 237/sq mi density
1,388 ft Elevation 423 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
22.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,701 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,701 median income, 13.2% unemployment

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About Castelbuono

Castelbuono

Castelbuono is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily.

People

Population7,458
Density237/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,701
Unemployment13.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain22.3 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Population7,458
Population Density237 / sq mi
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Coordinates37.9253°, 14.0867°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.3 inches (567 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,701

About Castelbuono

Castelbuono is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 7,458. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet (423 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Castelbuono is $16,701, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 559 business establishments.

Income: Castelbuono vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,701
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)559

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castelbuono enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²)
Population Density237/sq mi
Coordinates37.9253°N, 14.0867°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,000 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 61 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 138 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 91 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 66 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 67 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 104 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 137 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 73 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 118 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 14 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 21 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 75 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 24 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 113 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 127 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 128 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 136 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 80 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 47 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 25 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 1,500 139 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 134 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 120 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 137 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 141 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 137 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 93 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 137 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 137 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 137 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 137 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 137 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 137 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 137 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 138 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 137 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 137 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 99 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 147 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 83 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 93 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 97 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 116 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 137 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Castelbuono has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 44°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Castelbuono

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola San Paolo
Scuola Elementare San Leonardo
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Radio Stations near Castelbuono

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rai Radio 1 news, public radio MP3 256 kbps
Rai Radio 3 classical, culture MP3 320 kbps
Rai Radio 2 public radio, rai MP3 256 kbps
Radio Gemini AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio RF101 top 40 AAC+ 256 kbps
RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amore MP3

Museums in Castelbuono

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centrale idroelettrica Catarratti
Centro Ambientale del Parco delle Madonie
Ecomuseo dei Nebrodi Occidentali
MACSS Museo Arte Contemporanea Sotto Sale
Museo Ambientale dell'Abete Nebrodensis
Museo Ambientalistico Madonita
Museo Antiquarium Badia
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Civico Antonio Collisani
Museo civico della memoria nel presente
Museo Civico di Castelbuono
Museo Civico Don Giuseppe Guarnieri
Museo del Giocattolo Antico
Museo delle Armi
Museo Etnoantropologico
Museo Etnoantropologico e dell'amicizia fra i popoli
Museo Mandralisca
Museo Naturalistico di Gratteri
Museo Naturalistico Francesco Minà Palumbo
Museo Targa Florio
Museo Targa Florio
Pinacoteca Gianbecchina
Villa Sgaderi

Libraries in Castelbuono

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Frate Umile Pintorno0.0
Biblioteca Mandralisca0.0

Hotels in Castelbuono

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abbazzia Santa Anastasia
Hotel Milocca
The Wine Room

Restaurants in Castelbuono

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A chiazzetta
A Rametto
A rua fera
Chiaramita
Don Jon
Giardino di Venere
Masseria Rocca di Gonato
Nangalarruni
Pizzeria S. Paolo
ranch ristorante
Ranch San Guglielmo
Ristorante Umberto I
Ristorante Vecchio Palmento
Trattoria la lanterna
Trattoria Nangalarruni
U' Trappitu

Cafes in Castelbuono

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fiasconaro
Naselli

Castles in Castelbuono

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello dei Ventimiglia

Gas Stations in Castelbuono

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agip
Q8

Banks in Castelbuono

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco di Sicilia
San Giuseppe delle Madonie
Sanpaolo

Stadiums & Teams in Castelbuono

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castelbuono

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albatros AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquila Solitaria AirfieldSmall Airport
Avioclub Ereo AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AgrigentoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie MassarottiSmall 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
Vicari AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Castelbuono

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Castelbuono

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castelbuono

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Calvario
Chiesa del Monte di Pietà
Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Assunta - Matrice Vecchia
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa di San Nicasio
Chiesa di San Nicolò
Chiesa di San Vincenzo
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
Chiesa di Sant'Antonino Martire
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Chiesa di Santa Venera
Chiesa Madonna della Catena
Matrice Nuova
Oratorio del Rosario

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 Castelbuono

What is the population of Castelbuono?

Castelbuono has a population of 7,458 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 237 people per square mile, spread across 31.5 square miles.

Is Castelbuono expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,701, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castelbuono?

Castelbuono enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.3 inches.

How is the job market in Castelbuono?

The job market in Castelbuono faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 559 business establishments in the area.

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