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Falerna Scalo, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Falerna Scalo is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,645. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

1.9 /5.0
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1,645 Population 688/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,856 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
$15,856 median income, 13.5% unemployment

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People

Population1,645
Density688/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,856
Unemployment13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population1,645
Population Density688 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates38.9729°, 16.1529°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (926 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,856

About Falerna Scalo

Falerna Scalo is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,645. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 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 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Falerna Scalo is $15,856, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 123 business establishments.

Income: Falerna Scalo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,856
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.5%
275% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)123

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Falerna Scalo 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 270 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 city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density688/sq mi
Coordinates38.9729°N, 16.1529°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

708 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 88 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 119 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 127 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 95 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 100 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 102 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 80 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 75 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 54 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 85 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 M5.1 105 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 70 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 101 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 108 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 39 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 95 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 44 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 107 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 131 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 95 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 102 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m — 84 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m — 82 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 84 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m — 121 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 84 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 34 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m — 84 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 84 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m — 84 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m — 84 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m — 84 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 84 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 84 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion — — 84 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — 158 94 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake — — 36 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake — 589 80 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — — 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 84 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 101 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 119 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 121 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in

Falerna Scalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Falerna Scalo

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gamma Gioiosa local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 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
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciroma — MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Falerna Scalo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium archeologico comunale
Biblioteca Museo A.Longo
Ecomuseo "Luogo della Memoria"
Museo all'aperto-Ass. Culturale Progetto Paterno
Museo Archeologico Lametino
Museo Archeologico Temesa
Museo Civico
Museo del Mare
Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. Scalabrini
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina del Savuto
Museo della lana e del laboratorio tessile
Museo di arte sacra San Giuseppe
Museo Diocesano
Museo etnografico
Museo KOLBE della comunicazione
Museo Micologico e delle Scienze Naturali
Museo Storico Comunale
Piccolo Museo della civiltà contadina Tenuta Bocchineri
Raccolta di materiali sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana

Libraries in Falerna Scalo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Tommaso Campanella0.0
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 Falerna Scalo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale Pino Cosentino
Mercato

Hotels in Falerna Scalo

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cridda
Hotel delle Sirene
La Lampara

Restaurants in Falerna Scalo

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Charly 2
Da Palmerino
il Galileo
il Pirata
Mc Pino
Pizzeria Stazione
Riviera

Castles in Falerna Scalo

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello diruto, Castiglione Marittimo

Gas Stations in Falerna Scalo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Q8 Easy
Tamoil

Stadiums & Teams in Falerna Scalo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Falerna Scalo

5 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Falerna Scalo

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Borgo dei Mastri
Villa Rachele

Churches & Religious Organizations in Falerna Scalo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate

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 Falerna Scalo

What is the population of Falerna Scalo?

Falerna Scalo has a population of 1,645 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 688 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

Is Falerna Scalo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,856, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Falerna Scalo?

Falerna Scalo 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 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.

How is the job market in Falerna Scalo?

The job market in Falerna Scalo faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 123 business establishments in the area.

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