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Cerva, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Cerva is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,258. Elevation: 2,625 ft (800 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,258 Population 18/sq mi density
2,625 ft Elevation 800 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$12,792 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
$12,792 median income, 14.4% unemployment

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About Cerva

Cerva is a village and comune in the province of Catanzaro, in the Calabria region of southern Italy.

People

Population1,258
Density18/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$12,792
Unemployment14.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Population1,258
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Coordinates39.0240°, 16.7454°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (926 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$12,792

About Cerva

Cerva is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,258. The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet (800 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Cerva is $12,792, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Cerva vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$12,792
83% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.4%
300% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cerva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 322 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 36.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Area70.5 sq mi (182.5 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates39.0240°N, 16.7454°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Italy avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

509 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 138 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 130 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 144 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 125 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 76 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 114 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 115 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 106 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 136 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 136 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 41 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 131 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 95 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 145 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 89 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 51 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 142 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 62 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 146 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 129 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 1,500 132 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 139 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 135 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 133 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 135 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 135 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 71 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m - 135 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 135 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m - 135 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m - 135 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m - 135 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 135 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 135 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 135 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 158 118 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 49 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 65 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 84 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological - 1 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 135 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 152 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 168 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Cerva has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Cerva

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio CRT - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cerva

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Centro Visite A. Garcea - Parco Nazionale della Sila
Complesso Monumentale del San Giovanni
Emuse - Ecomuseo Sellia
MUSEBA - Museo dei Bambini
Museo Archeologico - Centro Documentazione e Studi Sui Castelli
Museo Archeologico di Scolacium
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Scolacium
Museo Archeologico Numismattico Provinciale di Catanzaro
Museo Civico Archeologico Akerentia
Museo Civico di Taverna
Museo d'arte sacra Silvestro Frangipane
Museo del Costume Regionale
Museo del frantoio
Museo del Risorgimento
Museo del Rock
Museo dell'acqua e dell'energia
Museo dell'arte della seta
Museo dell'Olio d'oliva e della civiltà contadina
Museo della Civiltà agrosilvopastorale e delle Arti e delle Tradizioni
Museo della cultura contadin
Museo della religiosità
Museo delle arti di Catanzaro
Museo delle Carrozze
Museo demoantropologico del brigantaggio
Museo demologico dell'economia, del lavoro e della storia sociale silana
Museo didattico della seta
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di Catanzaro
Museo iconografico della storia postale regionale
Museo Itinerante Arcalabria
Museo storico militare Brigata Catanzaro
Raccolta Greco

Libraries in Cerva

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca arcivescovile Antonio Lombardi0.0
Biblioteca Assessorato regionale beni culturali0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Aldo Moro0.0
Biblioteca comunale Circolo di cultura Antonio Gramsci0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Filippo de Nobili0.0
Biblioteca comunale Fortunato Andrea Cordaro0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giorgio Amendola0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico statale Luigi Siciliani0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto teologico calabro S. Pio X0.0
Biblioteca della Camera di commercio, industria, artigianato e agricoltura - CCIAA0.0
Biblioteca della Corte di appello di Catanzaro0.0
Biblioteca della Facoltà di farmacia dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Biblioteca Liceo classico P. Galluppi0.0
Biblioteca provinciale Bruno Chimirri0.0
Biblioteca S. Bonaventura0.0
Biblioteca Settore biomedico farmaceutico dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Biblioteca Settore Economico Giuridico Storico Sociale dell'Università degli studi di Catanzaro Magna Graecia0.0
Centro di ricerca di documentazione di storia della medicina Cassiodoro0.0
Istituto di Studi su Cassiodoro e sul Medioevo in Calabria0.0

Farmers Markets in Cerva

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato rionale di Casciolino

Restaurants in Cerva

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Locanda - Donaglie

Stadiums & Teams in Cerva

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cerva

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Franca Airfield-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

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 Cerva

What is the population of Cerva?

Cerva has a population of 1,258 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 70.5 square miles.

Is Cerva expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,792, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cerva?

Cerva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cerva?

The job market in Cerva faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

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