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Cattolica Eraclea, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Cattolica Eraclea is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 3,909. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,909 Population 172/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,727 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
$13,727 median income, 15.4% unemployment

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About Cattolica Eraclea

Cattolica Eraclea

Cattolica Eraclea is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Agrigento in the Italian region Sicily, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Palermo and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Agrigento nearby the Platani river valley.

People

Population3,909
Density172/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,727
Unemployment15.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Population3,909
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Coordinates37.4407°, 13.3927°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,727

About Cattolica Eraclea

Cattolica Eraclea is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 3,909. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Cattolica Eraclea is $13,727, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 293 business establishments.

Income: Cattolica Eraclea vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,727
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)293

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cattolica Eraclea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Italy avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates37.4407°N, 13.3927°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

719 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 108 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 114 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 145 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 61 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 116 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 115 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 95 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 127 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 71 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 142 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 126 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 116 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 57 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 118 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 127 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 140 km
Sep 20, 2002 Sicily, Italy M4.5 117 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 115 km
Jun 21, 1998 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.5 127 km
Nov 8, 2009 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.4 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 148 km
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 149 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 75 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 16,000 146 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 72 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 143 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 146 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 174 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 179 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in

Cattolica Eraclea has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Cattolica Eraclea

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Media
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Radio Stations near Cattolica Eraclea

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gemini AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO GATTOPARDO MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vela adult contemporary, agrigento MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cattolica Eraclea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
#MeTe - museo della Memoria e del Territorio
Antiquarium di Eraclea Minoa
Casa natale di Luigi Pirandello e museo
Ex Museo Archeologico e civico
Museo
Museo Archeologico Caltabellotta
Museo Archeologico Regionale Pietro Griffo
Museo della Ceramica di Burgio
Museo delle Mummie
Museo Diocesano
Museo etno-antropologico di Ribera Alta
Museo Lorenzo Reina
Raffaele La Scala Maestro Carradore

Libraries in Cattolica Eraclea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio Storico Diocesano di Agrigento0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale - (Ex Chiesa del Purgatorio)0.0
Biblioteca Comunale (ex archivio notarile)0.0
Biblioteca comunale Piersanti Mattarella0.0
Biblioteca Comunanle0.0
Biblioteca del Polo territoriale universitario di Agrigento0.0
Biblioteca Lucchesiana0.0

Farmers Markets in Cattolica Eraclea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coldiretti
Mercato Coperto
Mercato settimanale
Monday market
Tuesday market

Restaurants in Cattolica Eraclea

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Casale di Magazzu' Giuseppina

Cafes in Cattolica Eraclea

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Moderno

Gas Stations in Cattolica Eraclea

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851842838
IT #5853344617

Stadiums & Teams in Cattolica Eraclea

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Airports Near Cattolica Eraclea

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Falcone–Borsellino AirportPMOLarge Airport
Palermo-Boccadifalco AirportMedium Airport
Albatros AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquila Solitaria AirfieldSmall Airport
AvioSciacca AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AgrigentoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie BovarellaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie TerranovaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro SiciliaSmall Airport
Valbelice AirfieldSmall Airport
Vicari AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cattolica Eraclea

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cattolica Eraclea

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 Cattolica Eraclea

What is the population of Cattolica Eraclea?

Cattolica Eraclea has a population of 3,909 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 22.7 square miles.

Is Cattolica Eraclea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,727, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cattolica Eraclea?

Cattolica Eraclea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cattolica Eraclea?

The job market in Cattolica Eraclea faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 293 business establishments in the area.

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