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Cropani, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Cropani is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,456. Elevation: 1,138 ft (347 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,456 Population 21/sq mi density
1,138 ft Elevation 347 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,077 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,077 median income, 13.1% unemployment

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About Cropani

Cropani

Cropani is a comune and town in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region of Italy.
The comune is located 10 km (6.2 mi) from the sea and 13 km (8.1 mi) from the Sila. Two frazioni are part of the municipal territory: Cropani Marina and Cuturella di Cropani. According to tradition, on 831 AD the ship carrying the relics of Mark the Evangelist from Alexandria to Venice found refuge on the coasts of Cropani. In gratitude, the captain gave the city a relic preserved in its Romanesque Collegiate.

People

Population1,456
Density21/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,077
Unemployment13.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Population1,456
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Coordinates38.9669°, 16.7802°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (857 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,077

About Cropani

Cropani is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,456. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet (347 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Cropani is $16,077, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 109 business establishments.

Income: Cropani vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,077
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cropani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Italy avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Area70.5 sq mi (182.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates38.9669°N, 16.7802°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 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 M5.8 142 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 137 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 148 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 121 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 82 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 130 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 138 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 121 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 108 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 48 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 143 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 137 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 148 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 46 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 148 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 92 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 68 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 96 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 130 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 144 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 1,500 130 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 137 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 137 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 135 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 137 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 137 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 70 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
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 137 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 137 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 158 114 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 55 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 72 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 80 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological - 1 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 137 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 153 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 169 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in

Cropani has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Cropani

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola secondaria di primo grado - Alfonso Dolce - - - -
Scuola primaria - Alfonso Dolce - - - -
Scuola dell'infanzia - Alfonso Dolce - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cropani

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Valentina adult contemporary, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio CRT - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Cropani

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
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 di Taverna
Museo d'arte sacra Silvestro Frangipane
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 delle arti di Catanzaro
Museo delle Carrozze
Museo demoantropologico del brigantaggio
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra di Catanzaro
Museo Naturalistico "Libero Gatti"
Museo storico militare Brigata Catanzaro
Raccolta Greco
Vites- Museo vinicolo Librandi

Libraries in Cropani

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca arcivescovile Antonio Lombardi0.0
Biblioteca Assessorato regionale beni culturali0.0
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 Giorgio Amendola0.0
Biblioteca comunale Vivarium0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo scientifico statale Luigi Siciliani0.0
Biblioteca del Museo naturalistico Libero Gatti0.0
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 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

Farmers Markets in Cropani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato rionale di Casciolino

Cafes in Cropani

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Ruffo

Gas Stations in Cropani

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Cropani

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cropani

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cropani

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta

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 Cropani

What is the population of Cropani?

Cropani has a population of 1,456 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 70.5 square miles.

Is Cropani expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,077, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Cropani?

Cropani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.

How is the job market in Cropani?

The job market in Cropani faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 109 business establishments in the area.

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