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Cava d'Aliga, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Cava d'Aliga is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,663. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

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1,663 Population 29/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,681 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
$16,681 median income, 13.0% unemployment

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About Cava d'Aliga

Cava d'Aliga

Cava d'Aliga is a southern Italian village and marine hamlet (frazione) of Scicli, a municipality part of the Province of Ragusa, Sicily.

People

Population1,663
Density29/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,681
Unemployment13.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population1,663
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates36.7296°, 14.6903°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,681

About Cava d'Aliga

Cava d'Aliga is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,663. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 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 18.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Cava d'Aliga is $16,681, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 125 business establishments.

Income: Cava d'Aliga vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,681
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)125

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cava d'Aliga 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 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Italy avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (149.9 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates36.7296°N, 14.6903°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

316 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 92 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 146 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 132 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 120 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 122 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 123 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 142 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 127 km
Apr 15, 2022 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.6 117 km
Dec 16, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.5 91 km
Feb 3, 1992 80 km E of Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy M4.5 120 km
Dec 15, 1991 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy M4.5 109 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 37 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 55 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 27 km
Nov 8, 2009 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.4 117 km
Oct 27, 2002 2 km ESE of Linguaglossa, Italy M4.4 130 km
Oct 27, 2002 4 km NNW of Brucoli, Italy M4.3 78 km
Jun 23, 2011 1 km WSW of San Salvatore di Fitalia, Italy M4.3 148 km
Dec 19, 2009 10 km NNE of Ragalna, Italy M4.3 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 53 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 92 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 104 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 144 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 16,000 70 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical 115 km
963 SICILY Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 117 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 182 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 188 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Cava d'Aliga has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Cava d'Aliga

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto comprensivo Elio Vittorini - plesso Cava d'Aliga
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Museums in Cava d'Aliga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cavallo d'Ispica
Chiesa rupestre di San Nicolò Inferiore
Civica Raccolta Cappello
Commissariato di Vigata
Museo Archeologico di Kamarina
Museo Archeologico Ibleo
Museo Benedettino
Museo Casa natale Salvatore Quasimodo
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
Museo Civico Franco Libero Belgiorno
Museo Civico Italia in Africa
Museo d'Arte Contemporanea del Carmine - MACC
Museo del Carretto Siciliano
Museo del Costume
Museo del Costume, Museo della Cucina
Museo del Duomo
Museo della Cattedrale
Museo della Cucina Iblea
Museo della Medicina Sifilicomio Tommaso Campailla
Museo Demologico Camarinense
Museo etnografico - La grotta di Don Carmelo
Museo Ibleo Serafino Amabile Guastella

Libraries in Cava d'Aliga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio di Stato0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Modica0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Pozzallo0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Luigi Capuana0.0
Biblioteca Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca La Rocca0.0
Centro Studi "F. Rossitto"0.0

Farmers Markets in Cava d'Aliga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato del Porto
Mercato Generale
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo di Comiso
Mercato Ortofrutticolo di Donnalucata
Mercato Settimanale
Mercato settimanale di Scicli
Ortomercato di Vittoria

Restaurants in Cava d'Aliga

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L'Ancora
Maracaibo
Pizzeria Luan

Cafes in Cava d'Aliga

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Moko
Lo Bartolo

Gas Stations in Cava d'Aliga

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Europetroli
Giap
Petrol Trinacria

Stadiums & Teams in Cava d'Aliga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cava d'Aliga

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air BaseMedium Airport
Aquila Solitaria AirfieldSmall Airport
Avioclub Ereo AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperfice EloroSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AironeSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Aretusa FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Avola-GallinaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie MassarottiSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie RamaccaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie SorvoliamoSmall Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)Small Airport
Camemi AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)Small Airport
Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico GelaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MaranoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MedFlySmall Airport
Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS)Small Airport
Elpifly AirfieldSmall Airport
Eremo della Giubiliana AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi dei Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Priolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Rinaura AirfieldSmall Airport
Trike Team CormoranoSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cava d'Aliga

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Medico Sociale Neuromotulesi
Centro Medico Sociale Neuromotulesi
Centro Medico Sociale Neuromotulesi

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 Cava d'Aliga

What is the population of Cava d'Aliga?

Cava d'Aliga has a population of 1,663 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles.

Is Cava d'Aliga expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,681, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cava d'Aliga?

Cava d'Aliga 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 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Cava d'Aliga?

The job market in Cava d'Aliga faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 125 business establishments in the area.

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