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Contrada Difesa II, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Contrada Difesa II is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 715. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
715 Population 33/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,678 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
$18,678 median income, 14.3% unemployment

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People

Population715
Density33/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,678
Unemployment14.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population715
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates38.7974°, 16.2180°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (944 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,678

About Contrada Difesa II

Contrada Difesa II is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 715. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Contrada Difesa II is $18,678, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Contrada Difesa II vs Italy

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,678
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Contrada Difesa II enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.2 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates38.7974°N, 16.2180°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

723 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 98 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 139 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 108 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 126 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 122 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 96 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 114 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 93 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 88 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 63 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 114 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 124 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 81 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 121 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 136 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 46 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 97 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 127 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 126 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 118 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 82 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 89 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m — 87 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m — 85 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 87 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m — 117 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 87 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 19 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m — 87 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 87 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m — 87 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m — 87 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m — 87 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 87 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 87 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion — — 87 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — 158 76 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake — — 54 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake — 589 95 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — — 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 87 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 102 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 117 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 118 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
December 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Contrada Difesa II has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Contrada Difesa II

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gamma Gioiosa local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Venere corsano, italian pop MP3
Radio Medua — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gioiosa Marina adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eco Sud molochio, pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Onda Verde music, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mille Cuori longobardi, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciroma — MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Contrada Difesa II

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomuseo "Luogo della Memoria"
Mostra Permanente
MuMar - Museo dei Marmi
Museo Archeologico Lametino
Museo archeologico nazionale Vito Capialbi
Museo Civico
Museo contadino
Museo del Borgo
Museo del Mare
Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. Scalabrini
Museo della Certosa
Museo della civiltà contadina ed artigiana della Calabria
Museo delle arti e dei mestieri
Museo Diocesano
Museo Micologico e delle Scienze Naturali
Museo Statale di Mileto
Museo Storico Comunale
Museo Villaggio Grotte Zungri
Pinacoteca Comunale
Polo Museale Soriano Calabro
Raccolta Massara
Raccolta Signorello
Valentianum

Libraries in Contrada Difesa II

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Calabrese0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale popolare G. Amendola0.0
Biblioteca comunale Tommaso Campanella0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Vibo Valentia0.0
Biblioteca dei Cappuccini0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico Galileo Galilei0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Catanzaro. Sezione di Lamezia Terme0.0
Biblioteca dell'Associazione manifestazioni artistiche Calabria0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto comprensivo statale0.0
Biblioteca diocesana0.0
Biblioteca Liceo classico Francesco Fiorentino0.0
Casa del libro antico0.0
Centro di documentazione della Comunità progetto Sud0.0

Farmers Markets in Contrada Difesa II

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale Pino Cosentino
Mercato Coperto
Mercato tessuti e piante del lunedí
Monday Market

Hotels in Contrada Difesa II

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Futura La Praya Resort
TUI MAGIC LIFE Calabria

Restaurants in Contrada Difesa II

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Restaurant
Event Restaurant
La Conchiglia
La Riviera
Main Restaurant
Pizzo Beach Club

Theatres in Contrada Difesa II

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre

Train Stations in Contrada Difesa II

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Francavilla Angitola-Filadelfia

Gas Stations in Contrada Difesa II

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Energas
Q8 Easy

Stadiums & Teams in Contrada Difesa II

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Contrada Difesa II

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ali Calabria Airfield—Small Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field—Small Airport
Franca Airfield—Small Airport
Il Grifo Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Contrada Difesa II

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Udire Soc.Coop. Sociale
Villa Rachele

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 Contrada Difesa II

What is the population of Contrada Difesa II?

Contrada Difesa II has a population of 715 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.

Is Contrada Difesa II expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,678, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Contrada Difesa II?

Contrada Difesa II enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.

How is the job market in Contrada Difesa II?

The job market in Contrada Difesa II faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

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