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Firmo, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Firmo is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 1,982. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,982 Population 226/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,599 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
$14,599 median income, 14.9% unemployment

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About Firmo

Firmo is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy, housing a large community of ethnic Albanians.

People

Population1,982
Density226/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,599
Unemployment14.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population1,982
Population Density226 / sq mi
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Coordinates39.7221°, 16.1634°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.8 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$14,599

About Firmo

Firmo is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 1,982. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Firmo is $14,599, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 149 business establishments.

Income: Firmo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,599
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.9%
314% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)149

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Firmo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 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 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates39.7221°N, 16.1634°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above Italy avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

662 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 113 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 122 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 38 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 105 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 81 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 58 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 22 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 132 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 64 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 101 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 60 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 117 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 62 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 53 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 110 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 40 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 145 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 82 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 67 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 132 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 129 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 132 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 132 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 117 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m - 132 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 132 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m - 132 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m - 132 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m - 132 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 132 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 132 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 132 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 50 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 40 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 107 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 108 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 132 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 153 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 173 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 180 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
February 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Firmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Firmo

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Balla Balla belvedere marittimo, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 kbps
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciroma - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nord Castrovillari castrovillari, news MP3 128 kbps
SMC Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Firmo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Casa Museo
Ecomuseo
Ecomuseo del Pollino
Ecomuseo dell'antica Filanda Filardi
MACA (Museo Civico di Arte Contemporanea Silvio Vigliaturo)
Moliterno - Museo enologico e raccolta demologica
Museo Alessandrino delle Maschere
Museo Civico
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo Civico di Santa Maria della Consolazione di Altomonte
Museo Comunale delle Icone e della Tradizione Bizantina
Museo dei Brettii e del Mare di Cetraro
Museo del "Palio del Principe"
Museo del fungo liofilizzato
museo del lupo
Museo del Santuario di Sant'Umile
Museo del Telaio
Museo della Chiesa Della Ss.Trinità
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della cultura contadina ed artigiana
Museo di arte e della civiltà contadina
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo di Storia dell'Agricoltura e della Pastorizia
Museo Diocesano - Chiuso definitivamente
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Museo Etnico Arbëreshë
Museo Etnografico
Museo Franco Azzinari
Museo Guido Chidichimo
Museo il Nibbio
Museo il Nibbio
Museo Naturalistico e Paleontologico di Rotonda
Museo Permanente Beato Angelo
Museo storico della Salina
Palazzo Bugliari sede del Museo del Costume Albanese
Palazzo Viafora
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana

Libraries in Firmo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alberto Straticò0.0
Biblioteca Bellusci0.0
Biblioteca Civica "Umberto Caldora"0.0
Biblioteca Civica «A. Masci»0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana0.0
Biblioteca vescovile Bonaventura Sculco0.0

Farmers Markets in Firmo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Acri (CS)

Gas Stations in Firmo

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #383990566
IT #5851831336

Stadiums & Teams in Firmo

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Airports Near Firmo

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Enrico Mattei Airfield-Small Airport
Franca Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
Pisticci Flying Field-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport
Scalea Airport-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Firmo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Don Milani Lungro

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 Firmo

What is the population of Firmo?

Firmo has a population of 1,982 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 226 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles.

Is Firmo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,599, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Firmo?

Firmo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Firmo?

The job market in Firmo faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 149 business establishments in the area.

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